Nanny Sharz | BNT Nannies | NannyCON
Shada Lambert also known as Nanny Sharz is the founder of NannyCON and BNT Nannies . She is an Award Winning International Travel Nanny, Childcare Expert, Speaker, Parent Coach, Sleep Consultant, Potty Training Specialist, Entrepreneur and Nanny Mentor with over 19+ years childcare experience. Her nanny career has seen her Nanny for High Profile Families, Celebrities and Public figures in the UK and internationally.
Presentation - Contract Clauses: Everything you should include
Workshop - Rep your Flag: Soca Movement for Stress Relief
Candi Vajana, the globe-trotting, adventurous, child-adoring 2017 Nanny of the Year (International Nanny Association), and founder of The Experienced Nanny and The Nanny MBA Course.
After three decades of research, experience and proven success helping numerous families navigate almost every childcare-related challenge under the sun and working with children and babies for thirty years, Candi decided to hang up her nappy bag, to bring her expertise and experience to families and nannies everywhere. Through 1:1 consultancy and specialised training, The Experienced Nanny equips families and nannies with all the childcare tools and know-how they need to help their children blossom into well-rounded individuals.
Working with High Profile Families
Sarah Seaman is a teacher-influencer, trainer, consultant, podcaster and author specializing in outdoor learning. She created a specific approach to teaching outdoors that follows the three Muddy M's ethos - Mother Nature, More Kids Moving and Mental Health.
Plan in Nature/Outdoor Play
Dr Shaddai Tembo is a lecturer in early childhood studies (UK and China) at Bath Spa University and an associate lecturer at the Open University. He is a trustee for the Fatherhood Institute. Shaddai is an independent speaker and consultant through Critical Early Years.
Anti-racism in the Early Years
Carrie Kaczmarek Bland is a Certified Professional Nanny of 12+ years, nanny mom, nanny community leader, and water safety advocate. As a former swimmer, lifeguard, and coach, she has always worked with the children in her care on their skills in and around water, either personally or by enrolling them in lessons. After she became a mom in 2020, she had some very unexpected and surprising anxiety with her own son around the water. She has since taken to sharing water safety tips on several podcasts and on her social media platforms.
Diving into Water Safety: How to Protect the Children in your Care
Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 30 years. He has appeared on television several times working on a variety of children’s projects and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences have made his training invaluable for anyone working with children. His game-changing book about play, “A Very Unusual Journey into Play.” is now available from bookshops.
Play and Neuroscience: A Very Unusual Journey into Play
Angie Jay, A Safeguarding and School Nurse has joined Mini First Aid and their ‘Diverse Perspectives’ campaign. Angie is passionate about making sure first aid is inclusive. She teaches how conditions may present on black and brown skin, as well as for white skin and outlines the importance of knowing all signs and symptoms in a range of first aid situations.
Improving health outcomes for all communities through first aid - "As seen on Dragons' Den"
Kimberley Bhagat, a global award winning businesses owner, accomplished entrepreneur and visionary, After taking a number of start-ups to 6 figures she has embarked on an inspiring new journey as she launches her coaching business aimed at empowering and guiding fellow entrepreneurs to chase after their aspirations.
With a proven track record of turning dreams into reality, Kimberley is poised to make a lasting impact in the world of business coaching. From a young age, Kimberley Bhagat exhibited an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship and an innate drive to create something meaningful. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a small venture that grew into a thriving business. Through a combination of innovative thinking, strategic planning, and sheer determination, Kimberley transformed her initial startup into a thriving business.
Having navigated the challenges and triumphs of a number of like challenges she went on to building a successful business from the ground up, Kimberley recognized the invaluable lessons she had learned along the way. This realisation sparked a new mission – to share her expertise and insights with aspiring entrepreneurs who are eager to turn their dreams into tangible achievements. Fast track your mindset and business strategy to live the life you always dreamed of.
Channel your inner childcare CEO
Panel Host
Greg is a childhood advocate and author of the bestselling 'Can I Go And Play Now?', 'School and the Magic of Children' and 'Love Letters To Play'. He is also the creator of Drawing Club, The Message Centre, Play Projects and Adventure Island, all of which are centred around the joy of imagination, story and Time Together. Greg believes that all children should have a rich childhood in the companionship of loving, play-full adults, those he calls the Play People. His work explores how we can 'turn up the dial' of our own child-likeness, something that he considers to be key in shaping even more effective bonds with the children we have the privilege of working with.
Tea of Therapy (UK)
Nicole Henry is a Child Therapist who supports children and young people in a range of settings. Nicole is the founder of Tea of Therapy which advocates for children’s mental health and making therapy accessible to all. Nicole’s passion and number one desire is to see a shift in the mental health industry and build a reliable service that children and young people can lean on, to live mentally healthy lives
SeaLight Life (UK)
Pamila Shanti is the co-founder of Sea Light and co-author & illustrator of the award-winning book, Nature Flow. Pamila is passionate about kid's wellbeing practices and empowering educators, families and caregivers to integrate this into everyday life.
Sea Light - a vision to create nature-infused children's wellbeing resources, inspired by the ancient arts of Yoga, Qigong, and Mindfulness, for educators and families. They have also created and delivered kids mindful workshops to families across London libraries and at festivals (including Happy Place and Barnes Kids Literature Festival).
The Experienced Nanny (UK)
Candi Vajana, the globe-trotting, adventurous, child-adoring 2017 Nanny of the Year (International Nanny Association), and founder of The Experienced Nanny and The Nanny MBA Course.
After three decades of research, experience and proven success helping numerous families navigate almost every childcare-related challenge under the sun and working with children and babies for thirty years, Candi decided to hang up her nappy bag, to bring her expertise and experience to families and nannies everywhere. Through 1:1 consultancy and specialised training, The Experienced Nanny equips families and nannies with all the childcare tools and know-how they need to help their children blossom into well-rounded individuals.
The Bilingual London Nanny (Greece/London)
Veatriki, a professional who studied childcare back in her hometown (Greece) and moved in London in 2013. In the last 10 years she have worked in different roles as a nanny, but thrives in positions with babies and toddlers. She was the co-founder of Tsaf Tsouf – a Greek speaking playgroup for under 5s – and later the founder of the bilingual London nanny agency. Halfway through her career she realized that she loved working with children and not around them so rebranded herself as the Bilingual London nanny. She offers advice on being bi/multilingualism and any topics relating to babies and children. She loves reading, journaling, traveling, yoga and swimming, baking and the great outdoors and strongly believes that all the above help her and other Child carer’s mental health.
Can I Go Play Now (UK)
Panel Host
Greg is a childhood advocate and author of the bestselling 'Can I Go And Play Now?', 'School and the Magic of Children' and 'Love Letters To Play'. He is also the creator of Drawing Club, The Message Centre, Play Projects and Adventure Island, all of which are centred around the joy of imagination, story and Time Together. Greg believes that all children should have a rich childhood in the companionship of loving, play-full adults, those he calls the Play People. His work explores how we can 'turn up the dial' of our own child-likeness, something that he considers to be key in shaping even more effective bonds with the children we have the privilege of working with.
SEN Mamas (UK)
Marsha Martin is a Behavioural Therapist, Founder & CEO of Black SEN Mamas which is a support group that aids in sourcing adequate mental health support, for mothers of neurodivergent/disabled children. We also advocate for the mothers, in spaces whereby they feel their children aren't receiving effective Special Educational Needs provision.
I Teach Sen (UK)
Melissa’s career started in South Africa, where she worked alongside therapists at a Specialist Therapy Center, after completing her PGCE, specializing in SEND in the UK. She jumped at the opportunity to teach at an outstanding Specialist school for Neurodivergent and Disabled children.
She is passionate about play, respecting ND and disabled play, understanding early communication as well as activity ensuring her classroom is Anti-racist and Inclusive for all young children. As a SEND educator, she writes annual EHCPs' (Education and Health Care Plans) with a strong focus on ensuring the language used for ECHPs' celebrate young children, moving away from a Pathology paradigm to and towards a strength-based Neuro-affirming paradigm.
As well as working in specialist settings she also works in mainstream settings and due to her own neurodivergence have found the latter more suitable. She shares current teaching practices in Early years and Primary for ND and Disabled children at @Iteachsen on her professional platforms.
The Magic of Early Years (UK)
Katie is from Liverpool, UK and a proud mummy of two young boisterous boys. She is an Early Years Specialist and Special Educational needs primary teacher with 16 years’ experience in both sectors.
She is very passionate about enriching the experiences that young children have to support their holistic learning and development. She loves everything about early years development and as her Instagram handle @themagicofearlyyears states. She believes it is just a magical time in the human life cycle!
Her interests in both early years and send developmental learning focuses more specifically on multi-sensory learning; communication & language development; the neuroscience of learning & development; and the power of play in its many forms.
Summary of keynote speakers
Sunday 28th April 2024
by China Jordan (ArtistAnd)
Welcome to Artist And. We believe art should not only be about learning a new skill, but also about improving your wellbeing through laughter, good company, and doing something with your hands. We host all kinds of workshops and love to see people impress themselves! We believe anyone can learn to draw realistically; you just need a good teacher to help you! We've been running for nearly 4 years and helped so many people to build their confidence using art.
Come and join this art & wellbeing workshop where you'll learn some new skills, make some new friends, and come away with something you're proud of. Beginner-friendly, Aritst And will show you that you can draw, you just didn't know it! All materials will be provided so you just need to rock up and relax.
Saturday 27th April 2024
by Cinzia Cavedon (Creative Wellness)
In this Yoga workshop you will learn on how present in your body and mind utilizing stretching, deep breathing to practice relaxation. Yoga is a journey towards reconnecting with your inner beauty and truth. Cinzia makes Yoga and wellbeing accessible to everybody.
This Mindfulness Breathing workshop will offer you a space of pause, tranquility, and creative exploration. You will learn how to be present in the moment, how to understand the interplay of mind and body, and how to allow access to inner resources for coping with the challenges of contemporary life.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 2024
by Martin Lacey (Mini First Aid)
In this 2-part 1 hour each Baby & Child First Aid workshop you will cover CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness. Mini First Aid partner with the First Aid Industry Body, Children’s Burns Trust, Meningitis Research Foundation & Sepsis Trust for the latest in medical research updates to support our teaching. A award winning organisation and 5-star first aid classes. The practical classes cover first aid techniques suitable for newborns and throughout childhood.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 2024
by Pamila Shanti (Sea Light)
Pamila Shanti is the co-founder of Sea Light and co-author & illustrator of the award-winning book, Nature Flow. Pamila is passionate about kid's wellbeing practices and empowering educators, families and caregivers to integrate this into everyday life.
Sea Light - a vision to create nature-infused children's wellbeing resources, inspired by the ancient arts of Yoga, Qigong, and Mindfulness, for educators and families. They have also created and delivered kids mindful workshops to families across London libraries and at festivals (including Happy Place and Barnes Kids Literature Festival).
Sunday 28th April 2024
by Louise Adams
Zumba
If you want to shake a leg and dance like no one is watching…then you must try Zumba with LouLou. This 30 minute Zumba workshop will have dancing to different types of rhythm such as salsa, merengue, afrobeats, soca amongst others. So put your dancing shoes on and let's feel the vibes’ with Zumba.
Pilates
Louise will introduce you to the fundamentals of Pilates and get your body moving using breath, alignment,control and good techniques to the exercise.This session is designed to help you improve your posture, strengthen your muscles so that you can stand taller, walk and move with confidence.
Saturday 27th April 2024
by Nanny Sharz
Did you know before Shada was a Nanny she was trained as a Dancer and Teacher? In this workshop she will be going back to her 1st love of Dance and Music combing the two to bring you Soca Movement for Stress Relief. You do not need to be able to dance to do this workshop as it is a workshop for ALL. Join Nanny Sharz in this Soca Workshop where she teaches the foundation of Caribbean dance while enjoying the high vibrations of Soca music.
Music is good for the soul and has many health benefits that help release endorphins in the brain which helps calming anxiety, ease pain and stabilize the immune system. In this workshop you will learn to move your body freely, “free up yourself” whilst reducing stress and practising stamina, flexibility, coordination, and improvement memory. Music has positive effects on your mood and this workshop will definitely leave you happy and joyful.
NannyCON is a CPD Childcare & Wellness Conference with a difference focusing on high quality professional development, Childcare, Self-Care, andWellness. NannyCON is an international inclusive and diverse space which we pride on being safe, supportive, positive, and uplifting.
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