Snuggles Childcare

09/09/2022

** New Job to be filled ASAP **

Job Ref: AD3220
Area: Wapping / Tower Hill
Job Type: Full-Time Nanny
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm (+ some possible extra babysitting)
Start Date: Asap
End Date: Jan 2023, with possible extension to June 2023
Salary: £3,000 gross pm / £36,000 gross pa
Children: 6month old boy
Driver: Preferred but not essential
Nanny: Pro-active, fun & creative, loving and caring, warm and friendly, solid experience with age group, ideally experience in a HNW or VIP household, discreet and professional, aware of family space and boundaries, ideally a Spanish speaker but not essential

A VIP family living near Wapping requires a friendly and down-to-earth nanny to take care of their 6monmth old son. They are from Argentina and value a warm, loving approach to childcare. Duties will include a mix of sole and shared care, taking their son to classes and out and about as well as arranging activities at home. Some light household errands may be required but no housekeeping.

The area is very close to Central London with several public transport options as well as interesting activities in the area.

They have a property in Malaga that they visit a few times a year and the candidate may be required to join them on occasion, all expenses paid.

Nanny Qualities:
-Good level of spoken English and ideally Spanish
-Solid experience with age group
-Warm, friendly and kind
-Enthusiastic & pro-active
-Creative with lots of arts and crafts and activity ideas

Duties will Include:
-Supporting learning and development
-Helping reach milestones, weaning etc
-Playing age appropriate games and arranging fun activities
-Going to local classes an playgroups
-Keeping toys tidy and usual nursery duties

To apply please quote job ref and send an up-to-date CV to hello@ snuggleschildcare.co.uk

31/03/2022

How To Tackle Sibling Rivalry |

As siblings get older it’s likely that at some point you will experience sibling rivalry. Sometimes it can be an ongoing struggle, sometimes something that comes and goes. Either way, it can be helpful to have some tools to tackle it.

With a few tactics up your sleeve, you can help prevent some of the squabbling and facilitate a more harmonious sibling relationship.

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Head to the blog for some practical tips and tricks on how to tackle sibling rivalry!

Link in the bio 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 💫

24/03/2022

How To Settle A New Sibling Into The Family |

A new arrival to the family is an exciting time but can also feel overwhelming, particularly when you already have young children. If you’re expecting your second, the first sibling in particular can experience a range of emotions and display a variety of emotions because of the shift from one to two.

With such a big adjustment for the first born, it’s helpful to remember that changes in behaviour are to be expected. Depending on age, they will be picking up on conversations, your hormonal changes and physical changes around the home and your body.

Head to the blog to read the rest of the post!

23/02/2022

Applications are now open for the 8th series of Junior Bake Off; a Channel 4 programme that celebrates the culinary talent and ambition of the younger generation!

They are looking for young budding bakers between 9-12 years old.

Filming would take place from July 2022, but applications close on Sunday 13th March 2022.

24/08/2021

https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2020/05/25/why-children-misbehave-at-home-after-a-day-at-school/amp/

I am often contacted by desperate parents in September or October who say “Help! My child has turned into a demon at home, but school say they are brilliant all day and behave really well, what hav…

06/07/2021

Working with baby and child sleep is like doing a jigsaw puzzle that has some missing pieces, some placed in the wrong position and a handful of extra pieces from another puzzle that …

15/06/2021

All you need to know if you have a tween!

If you have a tweenager, the name given to children aged between 8 and 13 years of age, you will likely have experienced many new parenting dilemmas. These years bring unique challenges, not just l…

01/06/2021

Let me introduce you to Emma Amoscato, author of 2 books about food allergy. She gives her tips to help children to live with food allergies.

18/05/2021

Children love dirt! Gardening is a perfect excuse to get dirty! Read our easy step-by-step guide to creating a nourishing vegetable garden with your children.

13/05/2021

AD191
Area: West Dulwich
Job Type: Full Time Nanny
Hours: 8am-5.30pm Mon-Fri
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £12 net per hour
Children: 1yr old boy
Driver: Not essential
Nanny: Pro-active in arranging activities, fun and energetic, someone with EYFS knowledge would be a bonus

A family in West Dulwich are looking for a fun, friendly and active nanny to take care of their son and possible future sibling full time. The ideal candidate will be able to arrange activities in the local area, go to classes and organise playdates to support his social and emotional wellbeing. Someone who can also prepare him for entry to a private school nursery in a couple of years with knowledge of EYFS would be fantastic.

This would be an ideal role for someone with previous experience in a nursery setting and then recent experience working as a nanny with this age group.

Nanny Qualities:
-Good level of spoken English
-Pro-active, energetic and enthusiastic
-Kind, loving and nurturing
-Good knowledge of child development and EYFS

Duties will Include:
-Arranging activities and going to classes, playdates and local parks
-Supporting learning and development through EYFS
-Cooking simple but healthy meals
-Playing age appropriate games
-Keeping toys tidy and usual nursery duties

04/05/2021

‘transition will likely be smoother for the child if play remains and continues as the main vehicle for their early learning in Primary 1 and beyond’ (Scottish Government 2020). The problem in England is that too many of those who are in positions of responsibility in our primary schools regard play as trivial and a distraction from the real business of schooling.'

Transition from the EYFS to Key Stage1 remains shrouded by conflicting messages and expectations. Julie Fisher calls for policymakers and school leaders to recognise the importance of play-based pedagogy in ensuring the best start to primary school

27/04/2021

A Montessori approach to encouraging children to clean up after themselves.

Do your children willingly and enthusiastically clean up spills and breakages at home or do they need a little prompting? To encourage our young children to clean up spills and breakages at home we start with good role modeling and continue will a lot of patience and a few child-size tools. We consi...