The Role of A Governess
A Governess can be an ideal solution for families who want to educate at home or who want to supplement school learning and the curriculum and families who travel a great deal and wish to maintain continuity of education. We often find families also want to give their young children an excellent start to learning about the world, regarding languages & culture and the all-important social & personal development skills.
As a brief overview, employing a Governess offers:
- A personalised, tailormade & flexible educational programme
- Individual & focused academic support
- Opportunities for learning key additional skills such as manners & social interactions
- Holistic & personal development
- Emotional stability through a supportive & consistent approach
- Cultural enrichment & global insight using language and cultural traditions
- Flexible and adaptable educational approach that supports the family’s lifestyle
- Peace of mind that your child’s needs are being met by a trained professional
Detailed description of what a Governess can undertake and provide for your child’s development:
Educational & Academic:
- Focused learning: A Governess will provide your child with specific individually tailored learning programmes that focus on their academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Educational continuity: For international families, a Governess will ensure delivery of a consistent curriculum, regardless of location.
- Exam Preparation: A Governess is ideal for preparing a child for important school admissions/common entrance exams and older children for public exams such as GCSE’s & A Levels.
- Supplemental skills development: A Governess can undertake teaching new subjects such as a foreign language or perhaps a musical instrument.
Personal Development:
- Social skills:
A Governess can help steer a child through social interactions in order to enhance and develop their confidence and understanding and by showing them appropriate ways to behave in a variety settings.
- Emotional stability:
A Governess provides an excellent basis for the emotional development of a child by being a stable and consistent presence.
- Life skills and etiquette:
Alongside parents, a Governess will undertake responsibility for teaching and demonstrating good manners & proper etiquette in order to help shape the child into a balanced & well-rounded individual.
Cultural Enrichment:
- The Broader Outlook:
A multilingual Governess can for example teach a foreign language and also share cultural traditions. Helping expand a child’s appreciation of the world will engender their understanding of the need for tolerance, acceptance and the beauty of global diversity.
Flexibility & Convenience:
- Flexibility: A Governess is the perfect solution when a flexible education is required such as for very busy parents and families with complex schedules.
- Travel support:
A Governess will travel with a family providing continuous consistent educational care
Peace of Mind:
- Reliable professional care: A qualified and professional Governess can provide suitable care of a child’s basic needs and their overall well-being, leaving parents time to focus on work or other commitments.
- Regular Progress Reports: A Governess can provide on-going and regular communication with parents to keep them fully informed and updated on their child’s educational and developmental progress.
A Governess will undoubtedly be a great asset to any busy family, underpinning the parental role and supporting key developmental stages of a child’s life.
For further advice and information concerning employing a Governess please speak to a member of the Eden Private Staff Team on 020 7471 6000
