Meet Our tribe
Our Family
Me - Rosie
Looking after children has always been a heart felt career, I changed comprehensive schools so I could take child development as an option, I went on to study a childcare diploma in college and have been a childminder ever since. I have done a diploma I home base childcare. I absolutely adore my job and feel so lucky to have all the little ones in my life. I do training every year. I love the outdoors, walking and adventuring. I enjoy drawing and getting creative in my spare time, I love DIY and working with wood, sanding, painting etc. I also love dancing and singing (although not sure others feel the same) and as a hobby have been a presenter as a DJ on our radio station which I love but currently don't have the time to do.
Barrie
Barrie is my partner, he is a fun and loving person. a person once said to be if you cut Barrie in half, he would have the words "lovely" written right through him. He has a heart of gold, He adores spending time with all the children and is always there to wind them or the dog up. He's super playful and is a little bit crazy.
He has a huge passion for music and has launched a radio station called SW20 Radio which we both work at in our spare time. He is a quantity surveyor by trade. He works from home some days but half the week he travels to Malvern to his office. He loves having a busy house like me. He has been my biggest support, he's always saying how proud he is of me. I love that he just trusts me to do what I want in life and supports me in any decisions I make. He enjoys walking, a passion we share along with music. Barrie is originally from Blackwood so its nice to be back living in his home town.
Chloe - My Assistant
Chloe's Nearly 18, She's a well organised, joyful individual, she's always so smiley and is a real people pleaser, she's a sociable butterfly and loves spending time with family and friends. She attends collage. she works at a local soft play centre on the weekends along with a youth club during the school holidays. She is very well experience with children and is hoping to attend university to become a primary school teacher. She's super helpful with the children and has a lovely bond with lots of them. I have been childminding since Chloe was two years old so being around them is second nature to her. She loves making them laugh or singing nursery rhymes to keep them entertained.
Lucy - Soon to be Assistant
Lucy is Going to be 16 in July. She's such a lovely girl, she's funny with her dry sense of humour, creative, smart and skilful, she's developed her own nail art business during lockdown and loves to earn money, she's so creative the designs are amazing, she's skilful and can do any DIY, she's built, sheds, climbing frames and put up shelves and so on. She enjoys being around the kids and is a great entertainer, but she is also comfortable in her own company. She loves playing with the little ones, making them giggle or generally having fun with them. She a bit of a brain box doing super well in her GCSEs. she also loves to be involved in her drama productions at school.
Ioan
Ioan is the eldest of the boys. He's 14.
Hes' the quietest of the four boys, he's a cool laid kid who is football obsessed, if he's not playing on the pitch he loves to play with the mates on Fifa. He's is super grown up and like to try keep his brother in check - bonus of being the biggest right? He enjoys going out with his friends locally and inhales a cooked dinner. He loves his grub but he's a growing boy - talker than his dad may I add. He's always the first to pick up on anyone being upset which I feel is s great trait to have. He also is a super hard worker in school and on the pitch. He would love to become a professional football player.
Cameron
Cameron is 11, he's clever and helpful, and a bit of a people pleaser, he's sensitive and kind. Cameron is always happy to help out if its needed. He loves playing football, and has played in goals for the majority of his footballing life. He enjoys watching S.W.A.T with his dad, he wants to be one of the guys from it when he's older. He's interested in rugby too and loves to go out with his friends for a kick about. He works hard in school and is a great at giving good cuddles.
Alfie
Alfie's 9 and the cheeky chappy of the family, but at the same time a sensitive soul. He's so empathetic and has been amazing with his role of becoming a big brother to a foster child. He is gentle and kind with the babies and toddlers and so understanding for his age. He loves nothing more than to be sat with a pile of maths worksheets. He also loves making dens, playing board games, playing football and being with Marley.
Luca
Luca is the youngest of the boys, he's 7 and is super polite, he always uses his manners which just fills our hearts, he's become so independent the last few years and loves to help out and make us proud. He loves football like his brothers and plays for a team on the weekend. He also loves playing with his brothers or teasing Lucy with a tickles.
IC
IC is our foster daughter, she is 6 years old but the size of a 3 year old. She's funny, tactile, happy and loves cuddles, she likes to bang things and make loud sounds as she has brain damage and very low senses. She loves a busy house and enjoys music and dancing. She has been with our family for over 3 years and is totally settled. She uses a wheelchair when out and about as she cant walk far. she's non-verbal but gives lots of smiles.
Marley
Marley is a Poochon (cross breed between a poodle and a bision frise) a long awaited pet that we done extensive research over. we couldn't imagine life without him now. He's brilliant with the children, being around them since day one of coming home. He loves to show off his tricks and is great at catching a ball, but most of all enjoys a cuddle.