Sue

My Summary

My Experience

I have 30 years of teaching experience across special needs - working with children with Autism and complex communication needs, children with cerebral palsy and and physical challenges, as well as children with epilepsy and high medical needs. I founded a school in South Africa 20 years ago and a mum insisted take her 22 month CP baby so he wouldn’t lose a place! I have extensive experience working with children who have Autism, sensory processing disorder, ARFID, anxiety, pathological demand avoidance, and communication complexities. I have a basic level of training in Makaton, and use PECS and other visual communication techniques in my everyday practice.

I am also a mum to two beautiful girls, aged 20 and 21, and have a special interest in brain development through physical activity… so alongside my degree in Physical Education, I worked with a child and infant physio, both at her private practice and at a baby orphanage, supporting the little ones in reaching their physical milestones in a safe, nurturing and supportive way. That experience was invaluable in raising my own children, preparing their bodies, minds and nervous systems for optimal development and ultimately school readiness.

Over the years, I have worked with children of all ages and with various physical impairments and emotional regulation challenges alongside physios and OTs within many school and private practice multidisciplinary teams.

My Qualifications

I have a degree in Physical Education from South Africa, QTS, NPQ in Senior Leadership, TacPac, Attention Autism, TEACCH, PECS, ARFID - Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, SPD - Sensory Processing Disorder, SI - Safety Intervention, PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance.

My Availability

I’m am available for full or part time nannying positions.

My Fees

• Nannying from £25.00 per hour (gross)