This is my second season as a nanny in France! As well as being a ski nanny, I have worked at the YMCA in various childcare schemes for over three years. These have included Crèche, After School Club, Holiday Club and Short Breaks (disability childcare). This range of schemes has allowed me to work one to one with children and in group settings with children aged from 3 months to 18 year olds with severe disabilities.

I have also been a PA to a young boy for the past two and a half years, which I adored as I have been able to see him grow and develop. Because this was in a home setting I took care of bed time, bath time, meals, toileting, physio etc.

Some of my favourite things to do with children include baking, crafts, outdoor play and messy play/ sensory play because children have the chance to experiment, use their imagination, learn and express themselves. For me, that is one of the main reasons I love working with children; being able to see and support their development is a genuinely rewarding experience.

I am Paediatric First Aid Trained and CPD trained in safeguarding children, communication with SEND, risk assessment, fire awareness, behaviour which challenges, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, effective conversations with young people, and with PDA and Level 2 Food and Hygiene Safety.

“Kate is reliable, professional and hard working. She is always very resourceful, thinking of fun activities and flexible. Her time keeping is excellent. Kate is always willing to help, very polite, and knowledgeable. Kate cared for my son, who is 6 and has profound, multiple disabilities. We trust her completely with his care. She engages him and helps him with his physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and has really helped him progress. He adores her, as so my other children (ages 3yrs and 11 months).”

“Kate is hardworking, very capable of working independently and adaptable and we only have good things to say. While working with us she looked after children from 8 months through to 7 years. I would definitely recommend her to you.”