Nanny
An Imperial Nanny will
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…
- Keep the children active by devising creative and educational play
- Teach independence such as dressing oneself, tidying toys, tying laces, telling the time, etc.
- Encourage development in skills such as reading, writing, arithmetic, drawing and singing/music
- Socialise the children by arranging playdates and social activities
- Organise the childrens’ birthday parties including sending invitations, booking party venue, baking/ordering the cake
- Help design cards and create homemade gifts for family birthdays
- Reinforce good manners and etiquette
Plan interesting activities and games outside the home…
- Organise safe and fun outdoor activities and games such as football, tennis, swimming
- Organise age-appropriate museum and theatre trips
When it comes to food…
- Plan and prepare nutritious food taking into account likes/dislikes, allergies and the families’ cultural diet/any cultural restrictions
- Order the children’s food online or go food shopping
- Plan and shop for age-appropriate baking activities
And for school…
- Take the children to and from nursery/school
- Order school uniform ensuring they are fully kitted out and in the right size! Sew/iron-on name tags!
- Ensure children are ready for the next day with uniform/clothing laid out
- Have school bags ready with homework and any completed forms and any sports kit by the door
- Supervise homework to include reading and spelling tests
- Keep abreast of all school emails and notifications
Build trust with the parents by communicating and observing confidentiality…
- Follow your current timetable or develop a practical timetable for all the daily activities
- Use a Nanny diary to record the children’s daily lives to include sending parents regular photos if desired
- Keep parents informed of their children’s developments and milestones
- Babysit according to the parents’ requirements
- Recommend age-appropriate educational toys and games to parents
- Work alongside the parents and their wishes regarding the subject of childrens’ discipline and household rules
- Not post anything online about your family or put any images of your children on any media platform
Oh and the chores…
- Take responsibility for the childrens’ bedrooms, bathrooms, playroom and play areas
- Launder the children’s clothing, bed, bath and table linen
- Put dry laundry away neatly and in good order
- Tidy up after herself and the children in the kitchen
And let’s not forget the practicalities…
- Accompany the family on their holiday or take the children to the family’s second home
- Keep the childrens’ clothing neat in their wardrobe/chest of drawers and maintain good repair
- Ensure sports kits are always ready and clean including muddy football boots/footwear
- Order and label any weekend clothing and footwear or take the children clothes/shoe shopping
- In case of any loss or outgrowing of clothing, order/buy further pieces
- Shop and pack for any residential school trips labelling non-uniform items
- Order or buy the childrens’ toiletries
- Book and take the children to dentist/doctor/hairdressing appointments
And if she can squeeze in more to her day, she could possibly run errands…
- Collect and drop off parcels/mail to/from the post office
- Drop off and collect the dry cleaning
- Fill car with fuel as required to ensure tank is full for the weekend
- Pick up items to supplement the weekly shop as required when items run out
- Coordinate tradespeople (by pre-arranging appointments, providing access and being present as necessary during works)
Phew! What doesn’t an Imperial Nanny do you may ask?
Bottom line, she doesn’t do the housework, the family laundry or the family cooking.
