My Summary
About Me
Hi there, my name is Libby, I am qualified as an occupational therapist and have 14 years experience with children. My experience with children spans from creches, after school groups, nursery, school, and home environments.
Background:
Although a qualified occupational therapist, due to health reasons and lifestyle factors, I find that nannying has been a positive move for my wellbeing.
I have found this also to be a valuable area to use interpersonal, therapeutic, and, enablement skills.
Values:
Play - I believe free child-led play is incredibly important for all children to enable discovery of the world and development.
Emotions - I believe recognition of all emotions is incredibly valuable, enabling children to learn to express and understand themselves more fully.
Boundaries - I believe boundaries that protect a childs safety and provide a level of security, are an asset to each individual family.
Nanny work:
I have recently left my two lovely nanny families due to getting married and moving city. I worked with one of these families for 21 months, and the other for 13 months.
The ages of the children ranged from 9 months to 5 years old. I experienced developmental stages of 9 months - 22 months, and, 15 months - 3 years. As well as 4 years - 5 years.
The days were structured around the children's needs. We would often start and finish the day playing and reading at their home, however, in between, we would go out to various groups, the library or outdoor locations to provide a variety of fun and stimulating experiences.
* I am level 3 pediatric first aid trained, valid until September 2027.
* I am happy to register with Ofsted if required.
* I am not a driver, however find that walking and taking the bus are both fun and reliable ways to travel when I am nannying, providing an activity in themselves. I also cycle for personal travel e.g. to and from work. This means that I am looking for jobs within or very close to the city of Gloucester, or Stroud.
My Experience
2010-2014 Volunteer at crèche and children's groups whilst in further and higher education.
2015-2016 Nursery assistant
Babies and toddlers, attending to basic needs and using EYFS framework to enable development.
2016-2018 Primary school teaching assistant
Aged 4-11 years, 1:1 SEN, small groups, larger classes.
2018-2023 Volunteer at children's groups alongside OT training and subsequent related jobs.
2023-2025 Live out Nanny for two families with infants and a child between 4 and 5 years old.
My Qualifications
Occupational therapy Bsc honours degree
First class.
A levels:
Sociology B
Psychology C
English language C
10 GCSE'S A-C including:
Child development A
English B
Maths C
Science C
My Availability
I am ideally looking for 3-4 full days per week.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Nannying from £14.00 per hour (gross)
£14 per hour, paid via a PAYE system such as 'Nanny PAYE' or 'Nanny Tax'
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 17/06/2025)
- UK Passport (added 05/02/2024)
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Latest reviews
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We wholeheartedly recommend Libby, who worked with our family as a nanny from 2024 to May 2025. During this time, Libby cared primarily for our son, who was younger than one when she began, and also looked after our young daughter during after school hours and school holidays.
Libby worked with us three days a week. She was consistently punctual and always communicative, and kept us updated on ETAs from public transport. Her reliability and professionalism were evident from the start. As a nanny, Libby is kind, gentle, and fun—qualities that made her a beloved figure in our household. Our son adored spending time with her, and she always ensured his needs were met with great attention to detail. When preparing for outings, Libby packed thoughtfully with all essentials, including nappies, sun cream, snacks, water, toys etc. She also took initiative in finding engaging groups and activities for the children to attend. She worked
with the natural interests of the children, allowing them to take the lead in choosing some of the activities, whether baking a cake or going to a nearby construction site to see diggers!
Beyond childcare, Libby contributed meaningfully to our household during quieter moments, such as folding laundry and walking our dog while the baby napped. Her ability to balance childcare with household support was invaluable. During school holidays, Libby seamlessly managed both children, tailoring age-appropriate
activities and ensuring each child received individual attention throughout the day. Her ability to set clear boundaries and maintain a nurturing environment was something we deeply appreciated.
Libby has moved on to a new chapter in her life, and while we are thrilled for her, we are genuinely sad to see her go. She has been an incredible support to our family, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Libby will be an asset to any family fortunate enough to work with her.
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on 09/08/2025
I can STRONGLY recommend Libby to any family seeking a loving and nurturing nanny for their children. She has been looking after our one-year-old son Patrick since 2023 and he adores her!
Libby picked up Patrick’s routines and preferences quickly and is proactive when planning Patrick’s schedule. She is endlessly patient with him and fills their days together with fun, stimulating activities. He responds really well to her gentle approach. She has supported our approach to baby-led weaning and makes sure he is safe and closely supervised at mealtimes. She is also really flexible and always adapted to our busy schedules. Her kind and caring nature shines through all aspects of her work.
We are very lucky to have her in our lives!
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Bex_Andy
on 07/02/2024
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