Keeping the children safe, keeping contact numbers at hand, alerting the parents immediately if there are any issues at home, then documenting any incident
Responding to injuries, emergencies and recognising situations where parents should be contacted versus when to call 999, 111 or 101
Picking up children from school, taking them home and accompanying them to appointments, sports activities or school events
Preparing food, providing snacks, assisting with eating, monitoring sleep and taking care of hygiene, as instructed by parents
Selecting fun activities and entertainment such as games, reading and outdoor activities, helping the children with homework and other school projects
Supervising TV watching, video games and internet usage