I have been caring for children since a very young age and like to think I’ve perfected the balance between being fun and firm. I am a classical singer, composer and musical theatre performer. I am in the process of studying for a music degree at Durham University as well as writing as musical. I am co-musical director of a university choir and take care of music admin for my university college. Outside of music I enjoy swimming, walking and crocheting (any children I do look after will most likely end up with a blanket, doll, cardigan or similar if the family don’t mind!)

I have 9 years of experience babysitting for family but this was not payed or professional so I’ve only listed it as official experience once past the age of 16- I firmly believe in clear communication and making the everyday into an adventure in order to hold the attention of young children and encourage curiosity. I am studying music and am a performing arts practitioner- I like to bring my music and acting to the forefront when caring for children as imaginative play and musical play are so important for development and enjoyment of childhood. When it comes to the tasks children don’t want to do, the Mary Poppins approach of turning it into a song or adventure really does come in handy to get those mundane (but important) tasks done.