I have worked within childcare for the past 18 years - this has included work as a children and families worker, mother and toddler group leader, baby group leader, nursery supply worker and teaching assistant as well as the last 13yrs working as a nanny. I also have a wide experience of children who have specialist needs. I have worked with children who have Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy and who are non-verbal as well as other medical conditions. I have a good knowledge of Makaton as well as good experience using PECS. I am able to accept "direct payments" (what was "short breaks") for any time which doesn't cover a time you are working (i.e. respite care, evening babysitting etc). I also have a good experience of working with all children from newborn to teenagers, this includes weaning, toilet training, early years development, preparation for school and homework I enjoy being out and about and taking children to mums and toddler groups, swimming, library sessions, soft play etc and I have a good knowledge of the local groups and facilities. When at home I enjoy singing nursery rhymes, doing baking, crafts and sensory play. I have experience of working with multiple children at once.