Alison

My Summary

My Experience

I have 16 years of experience working with children aged 0–11, with a particular passion for babies and toddlers. I began my career in primary education, working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and wellbeing practitioner, before moving into family support work.

Throughout my career I have run a wide range of baby and toddler groups, including speech and language sessions, early number and reading groups, cook-along parent sessions, and a variety of play-based family engagement groups. I am also Forest School trained and have led outdoor learning sessions focused on exploration, sensory play and confidence-building in young children.

My background means I bring together childcare, education and emotional development experience. I’m confident supporting routines, bottles, naps, sleep cues, weaning, toileting and early learning. I naturally build warm, secure bonds with little ones and use a calm, responsive approach to help them feel safe and supported.

I have extensive safeguarding knowledge, experience supporting children with a range of needs, and a strong understanding of child development. I’m used to working independently in family homes and maintaining high standards of professionalism, communication and trust.

I’m now moving back into hands-on childcare because that’s where I feel happiest — supporting little ones to grow, thrive and feel secure.

My Qualifications

CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education

10 GCSEs (grades A*–B)

Enhanced DBS (2025)

Paediatric First Aid – Practical course booked for January 2026

Safeguarding Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3)

Speech and Language Development Training

Teaching Talking trained – supporting early communication and language

Roots of Empathy trained – supporting children’s emotional development

Family Engagement Lead – delivering parent/child sessions and supporting families

Professional Boundaries & Lone Working Training

Forest School Trained – experienced in leading outdoor learning sessions

CIW Voluntary Nanny Approval – in progress pending first aid practical in January

16 years of childcare and early years experience (0–11 years)

Experienced in delivering baby/toddler groups including:

Speech & language groups

Early numeracy

Early reading

Cook-alongs

Sensory and play-based family sessions


Excellent understanding of child development, routines, attachment and emotional wellbeing.

My Availability

I am available for nanny roles from mid January 2026 and can offer up to 22 hours per week, shared between one or two long-term families. My preferred hours are school hours or full days, and I specialise in caring for babies and toddlers.

I’m also able to offer occasional weekday evening babysitting, but I do not work weekends as I’m a solo parent.

My Fees

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

Nannying: £18 per hour
Babysitting: £15 per hour (weekday evenings)

These rates reflect the type of role I’m looking for and the experience I bring from my background in early years, childcare and family support. I aim to offer calm, consistent and reliable care for little ones during school hours or full days.

Bank Holidays: Time-and-a-half
Weekends: Not available
Evenings: Weekday evenings only (no late-night or overnight care)

Nanny roles are on an employed basis, and most families use a simple nanny payroll service. Babysitting can be booked casually.