I started off my childcare journey through an apprenticeship, this experience provided me with essential hands on skills. I found my passion and never-ending enthusiasm for providing holistic care for children and integrating parents into their nursery routine. More recently, I’ve become more enthusiastic in nannying and providing a more individualised approach to care and developing children’s skills as they build a solid foundation for their future. I have a total of 8 years experience in childcare, 1 of them most recently providing 1:1 care in a home setting. I have gained confidence in the way I approach and adapt myself to children. This includes the experience I have had with children who had some special educational needs. I learnt tolerance, compassion and expanded on my innate empathy. Moreover, the time across 3 nurseries equipped me with different ways of approaching care and being open to adapt to parent’s wishes on how they want their children supported and cared for. Since April 2024 I have been working as an Au pair to two children, I have sole charge 3 days a week. I plan engaging activities to facilitate learning and exploration, along with general support in day to day life and life skills