Classic Book of the Week – Postman Bear
Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.
Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week. This week’s classic book is Postman Bear (Tales from Acorn wood)
Nanny job ref: PD/N5
Sole charge Nanny/House manager needed for girls aged 7 and 10 who go to school very near by. This family would like someone who is happy to come in before the girls finish school, around lunch-time to do children’s washing, hoover the house, tidy children’s rooms and keep on top of any errands that may need doing such as going to the post office and picking up any bits of shopping needed, making sure there is food for packed lunches etc. The children then get picked up from school and may have activities after school. You will required to help them get their homework done then take them to activities, practice music and arrange playdates.
This role would be suited to someone who likes to be organised and who genuinely loves and engages with children of these ages. Previous experience in a similar role is essential. The hours are 12.30pm-7.30 pm and there is a generous holiday allowance where you will be paid. The family are very down to earth and have a great nanny record. The salary £400 net per week (after tax). The family are also prepared to be flexible on times for the right person.
Nanny job ref: PLI/Housekeeper/Amersham
Very lovely down to earth family are looking for a kind and loving career housekeeper who loves cooking. There is an overlap day with a part-time housekeeper to keep on top of changing beds, on her days off you will be responsible for laundry (not bedding) cooking, bathrooms and living areas.
This is a live-in role with a cottage a short distance from the family home. The family have a cat and a dog and if they are away you will also be responsible for them. There is a small element of childcare, a bit of babysitting and a couple of school pick- ups for 2 school aged children who go to the same school, a safe and confident driver is essential. Looking for someone warm and reliable who likes to be busy and get on with her job. Looking for someone 4-5 days a week with some flexible weekend work if needed. Generous pay for the right candidate. This is an amazing role and comes very highly recommended from previous nannies and housekeepers. £negotiable. Flexible start.
Science Museum – Wonderland, The Statoil Gallery
Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the newest and most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.
Spread across seven different zones, there’s loads of opportunity to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Order live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars. You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations and shows, led by our talented team of Explainers.
With 50 mind-blowing marvels of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.
It’s located on the third floor. It’s not free. Day passes are £6.00 or you pay £10 and you get to come back as many times as you like over a 12 month period, which we think is really good value. Wonderlab is really incredible, there is so much to do and even more hands on activities and puzzles. They also have slides that teach the kids about friction and live and interactive experiment shows.
Classic book of the week
Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.
Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week. This week’s classic book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Nanny job ref: PTD/Manor House, N4
Sole charge temporary part-time daily nanny is needed Tue, Wed, Thu from May 15th – mid/end Sep (includes a 1 week handover).
You will be responsible for an 11 month old and a 5 ½ year old (at full-time school a 5 min walk from home). Hours are 8-6, sole charge. Nursery duties only, including preparation of meals for the children, organising playdates, their laundry and the nursery drop off and pick up. A driver is not essential. The ideal candidate must have experience with similar ages children. The family have a cleaner and have no pets in the home. A driver is not essential. £12nph.
Applicants will be required to provide written references, a current 1st aid certificate and DBS.
Nanny job ref: PD/Ealing, W5
Sole charge daily Nanny/Nanny share is needed Monday to Friday of which part of the week is shared between two professional families. Of the week only 1.5 days are shared, the rest of the week you will only be working for either one of the families.
You are predominantly based at one families’ home in Ealing and will be responsible for looking after 3 children, two boys aged 1 and a girl aged 4 years (at full time nursery until 3.30pm).
Duties will include a nursery drop off/pick up just at the end of the road, organising activities and play dates for the 1 year olds, preparing meals and children’s laundry. Looking for someone who is responsible and reliable, organised and who can communicate well.
The ideal candidate must be a non-smoker and have experience working with multiple children. Both families have cleaners. They have no pets in the home. A driver is preferable but not essential. Starts ASAP. £520npw (based on a 47 hour week).
Candidate will be required to provide written references, current 1st aid, a DBS and certificates of any qualifications they hold.
Classic book of the week – The Tickle Book
Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.
Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week. This week’s classic book is The Tickle Book (board book).
Need to find something to do with the kids this week? Download this great new app, Hoop, on your phone and have everything that’s on in London and other major UK cities at your fingertips.
We have been using hoop for a few weeks now and we think it’s pretty cool. It has lots of listings of things going on in your area all based around kids. From newborn to teen you will be able to find something to do in your area. The app is well designed and simple to use as well.
An absolute must have for families.
The cost of a holiday nanny starts at £450 a week, on top of which the family has to pay for travel and accommodation and provide meals. While large hotels and resorts at home and abroad can supply babysitters, and very often a children’s club, a holiday nanny makes perfect sense if you’re staying in a farmhouse, villa or gîte.
As many parents know, there are few more frustrating feelings than aching to go to that amazing restaurant down the road but being unable to because the baby is overtired, the older one turns his/her nose up at haute cuisine and the maître d’ turns up his nose at both of them.
A holiday nanny spares you all that. Plus, if you get the right person – and part of the service is carefully matching families and staff – your children will adore spending time with him/her. And, as every parent knows, if the children are happy, the grown-ups can slope off for a lovely middle-aged nap.
To book your holiday nanny or make an enquiry, get in touch with Corrina or Ronel on 020 7935 3515 or email us on info@nannyservice.co.uk