Robin Vance
Senior Professional Nanny | Early Childhood Care & Household Partnership
Bristol
Professional Summary
Dedicated and calm senior nanny with a solid vocational background in early years child development and over three decades of private household care experience across Bristol.
Skilled in nurturing secure attachments, establishing gentle and consistent routines, and partnering collaboratively with parents to support each child's emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
Professional Experience
Canynge Private Household
Bristol, United Kingdom
Senior Sole-Charge Nanny
Sept 2020 – Present
- Provide sole-charge care for two children aged 2 and 5, balancing early-years developmental milestones with school runs and extracurricular commitments.
- Implement positive behavioural frameworks and consistent sleep and meal schedules tailored to both children's evolving needs.
- Prepare balanced, allergy-aware daily meals and snacks from scratch following seasonal nutritional guidelines.
- Coordinate weekly educational outings to local botanic gardens, libraries, and sensory playgroups to encourage curiosity and socialisation.
Windsor-Oakley Residence
Bristol, United Kingdom
Early Years Nanny
Apr 2016 – Aug 2020
- Managed daily care, weaning progression, and developmental stimulation for an infant from 4 months through toddlerhood.
- Established gentle, age-appropriate sleep routines that helped the infant transition reliably to independent daytime naps and overnight settling.
- Maintained open daily communication and recorded milestone logs covering feeding volumes, nap lengths, and developmental observations.
- Collaborated closely with parents during home-working periods to preserve clear boundaries and predictable routines for the child.
The Berkeley-Cole Family
Bristol, United Kingdom
Professional Nanny
Sept 2012 – Mar 2016
- Supported a busy household with three school-aged children (ages 4, 7, and 9) with morning routines, after-school pickups, and educational play.
- Supported early literacy and numeracy development through tailored phonics activities and assisted with daily homework tasks.
- Organised active holiday schedules including museum visits, craft workshops, and sports sessions, minimising screen time.
Education & Qualifications
South Bristol Technical College
NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing · Nursery Nursing · Bristol, United Kingdom · Pass · Sept 1983 – Jun 1985
Comprehensive two-year vocational qualification covering child development from birth to seven years, pediatric health and nutrition, early years education, and practical household placement training.
Key Initiatives
Early Years Sensory and Household Handover Manual
Oct 2023 – Feb 2024
- Designed and compiled a bespoke family handbook documenting dietary requirements, weekly routines, emergency procedures, and pediatric medical contacts for domestic cover staff.
- Introduced sensory and nature-based sensory bins using recycled domestic materials to promote independent tactile exploration during wet-weather indoor play.
Core Competencies
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Infant Weaning & Nutrition
Sleep Routine Implementation
Sole-Charge Childcare
Positive Behaviour Support
Pediatric First Aid
Developmental Milestone Tracking
Activity & Excursion Planning
Homework Support & Phonics
Household Coordination
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications & Clearances
12-Hour Paediatric First Aid (Ofsted Compliant)
St John Ambulance UK · May 2024
Enhanced DBS Certificate (Update Service)
Disclosure and Barring Service · Sept 2025
Level 4 Sleep Consultant Accreditation
Maternity and Childcare Academy · Mar 2021
Voluntary Service
Redland Community Playgroup
Bristol, United Kingdom · Jan 2018 – Present
- Volunteer Storytime Facilitator
- Facilitate weekly singing, story, and tactile play sessions for local families, toddlers, and infants under three years old.
- Welcome new parents and caregivers, offering supportive peer conversation around early parenting adjustments and community resources.