22/11/2021
Hi Everyone 🥰
So thought I’d reintroduce myself 🤷🏼♀️
As I’m sure you all know my name is Sammi, I’m 30 and live in Tiverton 🏡
I work in Children’s Services for DCC and was previously Nursery Deputy Manager 👶🏼 (for an OFSTED Outstanding Nursery), Student Teacher 👩🏼🏫 , SEND Specialist 🤟🏼 and run this Babysitting, RESPITE (Enabling) and Parent Support Business 👥
I’ve worked in Childcare and Education since 2007 and started this business in 2009 📅
I work very closely with local services, the council and of course local families to provide ad hoc and regular care for children of all backgrounds, abilities and needs ♥️ from evening babysitting, to week RESPITE to family support on days out.
So a little bit of personal stuff about me before we get into all the “professional” stuff. I’m a HUGE animal lover and have two cats and a dog of my own, I love being outdoors in any weather, I’m a keen baker, I love singing and being crafty (and messy). I’m very influenced by child led learning and holistic play 💕
My Qualifications / Certificates;
📝 Early Childhood Studies Hons Degree (Currently studying)
📖 Level 3 Diploma in Early Years
📝 Level 4 Diploma in SEND Teaching Support
📖 Level 3 in Mental Health Awareness
📝 Level 3 in British Sign Language
📖 Makaton Sign Language (Baby Sign)
📝 Advanced Autism Awareness
📖 Full First Aid Certificate
📝 Food Hygiene
📖 Fire Safety
📝 Safeguarding Level 3
📖 Manual Handling
📝 Intimate Care
📖 THRIVE
📝 Communication and Language Support
📖 Communication with Toddlers
📝 Supporting Potty Training
📖 Sleep Training
📝 Learning Through Play
📖 Behaviour Management in Children
📝 LEAP into Life
📖 Working with Disadvantaged Family and Families in Need
📝 Dummies, Bottles and Cups
📖 Food and Nutrition
📝 Baby Yoga
📖 Child Psychology
📝 Baby Massage
📖 Teaching Children with Dyslexia
📝 Introducing Speech Therapy / Lets Talk More
📖 Teaching Life Skills to Children and Young Adults
📝 Understanding Attachment in Children
📖 Restorative Justice
📝 Team Teach
📖 Training in Assistive Technology
📝 Enhanced DBS Checked Yearly
Services I provide;
👩🏼🏫 Babysitting For Children 0-11 years
👶🏼 RESPITE / Enabling Care For Children 0-18 years
👩🏼🏫 Overnight / Weekend Care
👶🏼 Family Support for Day Trips, Holidays, Events
👩🏼🏫 Independent in School Support + Outreach
👶🏼 SEND Extra Tuition
👩🏼🏫 1-1 SEND Swimming
👶🏼 Wedding Childcare
I can work in your home or my own (which is fully insured, checked by both the Local Authorities and Council, and fully safety checked. I have 2 spare bedrooms for children and my partner is also DBS checked and registered.
I’m also happy to support with planning / resources, home schooling and help around the home.
Please get in touch any time with questions and queries ♥️
