Laura

My Summary

My Experience

I have over a decade of experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings. My career began in teaching, where I supported children in the classroom and helped them build confidence in their learning. I then spent many years as a youth worker and programme manager, leading education and wellbeing programmes for children and teenagers, often with a focus on resilience, creativity, and emotional development.

Alongside this, I have worked extensively with children who have additional needs or require high levels of support, adapting activities to suit each child’s abilities and ensuring they feel safe, included, and understood. My professional background has given me strong skills in behaviour management, child safeguarding, and supporting children through challenges with patience and care.

Now, as I train in child psychotherapy, I bring an added depth to my childcare offering not only supervision and fun but also a therapeutic awareness of children’s emotional and developmental needs.

My Qualifications

- Currently studying Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents in London
- Over 10 years’ experience as a youth worker and programme manager, supporting children and young people in schools and community settings
- Teaching background, including classroom support and one-to-one learning
- Extensive experience working with children with additional needs and higher levels of support
- Skilled in behaviour management, emotional intelligence development, and child-centred play
- Licensed kids yoga and meditation teacher
- Fluent in both English and French, with the ability to integrate bilingual learning into childcare

My Availability

I am free Tuesday-Friday, mornings to late afternoon/early evening.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
• Nannying from £18.00 per hour (net)

My fees reflect my extensive background in childcare and education. I am currently training in child psychotherapy and have over 10 years’ experience as a youth worker, programme manager, and teacher, including supporting children with additional needs. I am also bilingual in French and English, and can integrate language learning into childcare if desired.

I do not rely on screens or television — instead, I create engaging activities tailored to each child’s needs and interests, with a focus on supporting their development and wellbeing. As a licensed children’s yoga teacher, I also bring mindfulness, movement, and relaxation techniques into my sessions, helping children build confidence, resilience, and body awareness in a fun and age-appropriate way. My rate reflects this specialist skillset and the high level of care and enrichment I provide.