Sue
Nanny in Coleford (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Sue — a nurse-qualified, NNEB-trained nanny and babysitter based near Coleford in the Forest of Dean.
I bring two careers together. I trained as a nursery nurse (NNEB) and then spent 25 years as a registered nurse in the NHS. That means alongside everyday childcare, I stay calm and capable if a child is unwell or anxious — and I'm equally happy with little ones or a houseful of children of different ages. Most recently I supported a family through the end of pregnancy and the first weeks with their new baby as a mother's help.
Parents tell me their children settle with me quickly — I'm patient with the quieter ones and happy to keep up with the lively ones.
My Experience
I'm fully set up for professional childcare: enhanced DBS, current paediatric first aid, and my own car with business insurance for childcare.
I love the outdoors. In my spare time I walk in the Forest and take nature photographs, so days with me usually mean fresh air and adventures rather than screens.
My Qualifications
1993 – 1995. National Nursery Examination Board Diploma in Nursery Nursing
2002 – 2005. Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) with Honours
16 August 2025 Paediatric First Aid Training Course (OFSTED) Qualification
24th September 2025 London School of Childcare Studies Common Core Skills and Knowledge Level 2
My Availability
I'm available for regular nanny work, after-school care, evening and weekend babysitting, and one-off events such as weddings
I am have availability summer holidays
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
Babysitting and Nanny from £15/hr
Event & wedding care from £20/hr
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 31/08/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid (added 31/08/2025)
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5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder receives consistent praise for being warm, trustworthy and excellent with children of all ages. Families highlight her ability to manage multiple children calmly, her thoughtful approach to activities, and her flexibility. Children quickly feel comfortable in her care and often request her return.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sue. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Sue has been an amazing help to our little family. We have one 2 year old boy who was comfortable with her straight away. Sue is friendly, engaging and clearly loves caring for children. She interacts with our boy in a fair and fun way and he is happy in her care.
Having to find a babysitter for the first time was a little daunting for us but Sue has quickly put us at ease. She visited our home and spent some time with us as a family before childminding our boy. She is flexible, trustworthy, and a genuinely nice lady.
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Kristy
on 14/07/2026
Sue was immediately warm, friendly and playful with the kids. Had an activity she pre-planned with me, so they would be happily distracted about us going out, Sue also suggested arriving a bit earlier, to get more time with the kids to build rapport before doing bedtime with them, which worked so well! The kids really enjoyed their time with her, and said they even preferred her to our regular babysitter back home 🧡 my son was quite tricky at bedtime, but Sue handled it well, and got them to sleep 😴
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Jess
on 16/06/2026
Sue looked after 4 children for us during a wedding. They are 1, 2, 3 and 4 so no mean feat, but she was utterly in control the whole time.
They had a fantastic time, even asking before bed if Sue was coming back tomorrow!
I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.
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Alice
on 28/05/2026
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