Giuseppina, baby-sitter : Bath and North East Somerset

I am Italian born in Belgium, therefore I can speak French and Italian fluently and of course English. I have lived in England since 1974.

I have four children (3 boys and 1 girl) who have grown up into well rounded young adults, working for a NGO, Adult Social Care, NHS and at University.

I am looking for part-time childcare work - Tuesday to Thursday. I was a childminder for two years when my eldest boy was born as I believed that it was great for a child to grow up with other children.

I helped at my children's nursery and school when they were growing up. In addition, I taught French for 5 years to children from 5 to 18 because I believed that it was very important for a child to be exposed to another language in natural surroundings. Sadly, at that time I needed to go to work and earn some money and had to stop. I worked in Banking, Education and NHS since. I am CELTA qualified and taught English in two International Schools teaching English to German, French, Spanish, Italian and Arabic Students.

I believe that children learn rapidly from the moment of birth. They grow and learn best when responsive and caring parents and other caregivers give them affection, attention and stimulation in addition to good nutrition, proper health care and protection. Children need to be in a loving safe environment. Learning through play is very important. When I taught French and English I would make sure that my lessons were creative and fun, because we learn best in an stimulated environment and more memorable.

As an Italian mother I know how important talking to your child is and dinner time is an important part of that day; when children discuss their day and you can learn about their well being.

Children who feel secure and loved usually do better in school, are more self-confident, have good self-esteem and are able to cope more easily with life's challenges.

I have nieces, nephews and friends who have babies/children and enjoy being part of their lives as much as I can.

When my children were growing up we met with friends, go to music/playgroup for the children to mix in a safe environment. Later they joined after school clubs. We read books, listened to stories, watched educational children TV programmes, cooked - my children today love food and cooking because of that time spent together cooking.

I believe that I would be a great mother's help. I am a kind, caring person with a lot to give to make sure that any children with any needs including special needs can thrive and be most of all happy.