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Duties of a Governess

Home Clients Working With Imperial The Role of a Governess Duties of a Governess

Duties of  
A Governess

Supervise and care for their charges at all times

Look after the children’s needs, welfare, development and health and safety

Provide basic first-aid, as required 

 

 

When At Home…

  • Organise your children’s timetable to study, take activities and sensible rest periods
  • Teach your children a musical instrument, a language or a sport
  • Prepare your children for school assessments/exams
  • Make suggestions for your childrens’ reading list
  • Teach the curriculum such as English, Math, Science, History and Geography*
  • Teach manners and social etiquette
  • Prepare meals and attend to household errands relating to the children only*
  • Purchase the childrens’ clothing including their school uniform
  • Recruit specialist Tutors where necessary

 

Plan interesting activities and games outside the home…

  • Organise safe and fun activities and games such as football, tennis, swimming
  • Organise and take your children to educational outings, museums, art galleries, the theatre and sporting activities

 

 

And for School…

  • Take your children to and from nursery/school
  • Liaise with your childrens’ teachers at school
  • Work with your wishes, work with any tutors, and the family Nanny regarding objectives, progress and development

 

Build a trusting relationship with you by communicating and observing confidentiality

  • Accompany your children on family holidays or travel alone with them to other homes
  • Keep you up-to-date with your childrens’ progress and milestones
  • Recommend age appropriate educational toys and games
  • Not post anything online about your family or put any images of the children on any media platform

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