What is an English governor?

Infancy is the time of nannies, moms and grandmas but as time passes the child begins to need a friend and mentor. It is good when a mentor develops a child in all directions — teaches foreign languages to the child, goes in for sports, inspires creativity and teaches manners.

Among professional child carers, male nannies are rarely found compared to the number of female nannies. However, starting from the age of 3-4, many parents hire a governor to enhance the development of their child.

A British governor will prepare your child to enroll in an English school. He will teach him how to pass interviews, write essays in English, and help your child with preparing for cognitive tests

Why do parents choose to hire governors for their boys?

The main reason for hiring a governor is his strong emphasis on sports coaching, teaching independence and decision-making. It often happens that boys are surrounded by women only - mothers, grandmothers, teachers at school, among whom they can’t find a father or brother figure.

A teacher from England is a expert in the field of child development. He understands that to grow up into healthy, well-rounded men, boys need careful and considerate teaching and training. A tutor from England will become an older brother for your child, will always listen and help him find a way out of any situation. If your child trusts and respects someone, he will strive to follow his example.

English governors love playing sports: football, basketball, tennis, and other outdoor activities. By setting a good example, they pass healthy habits to your children. A governor from England knows how to gently push your child to step out of his comfort zone and always celebrates his victories, big and small. At the same time, male childcarers are physically strong and can ensure your child is safe and protected at all times.

In the UK, young people study to be tutors or teachers, since it is a prestigious and highly paid job. They receive a linguistic, psychological or pedagogical education in prestigious universities and colleges - Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, Durham, and St Andrew’s.

What can your child learn from a British governor?

A native English tutor is invited to a child primarily for the purpose of teaching the language. Children from birth to adolescence are able to learn several languages if they interact with native speakers. At the same time, they do not need to learn grammar rules to master foreign languages like adults do.

Hiring an English teacher is a great investment into your child’s future. Parents who wish for their child to study at the international school in Moscow or any educational institution in the UK should prepare the child for school admission and further study in English. A qualified tutor from England can easily accomplish this task.

In addition to professional qualities an English governor represents self-control, intelligence, dignity, sportsmanship, modesty, respect for himself and others, supportiveness and willingness to further his Employer’s interests.

English governors teach different age groups. Some work with preschoolers and younger students. They prepare the child for school admission or support your child’s learning at home. Others are invited to educate teenagers and young people. Their main task is to prepare them for a University admission interview.

What responsibilities will your child’s governor have?

Responsibilities may change depending on the employer's wishes. They are written in the contract. Here you can find a standard contract for hiring a qualified nanny and see resumes of qualified nannies from the UK.

LIST OF MOST COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You can read the standard contract for the employment of a qualified tutor.
• You can see examples of resumes of our qualified Tutors from the UK.

A TUTOR FROM ENGLAND PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Thorough care of the child, overseeing his educational development;
• Planning and implementing different educational activities during the day, choosing activities according to the child’s age (sports, creative games, music classes, etc.);
• Ensuring the child is safe at all times;
• Planning and management of the child’s timetable — swimming, planning birthdays, family holidays, etc.;
• Development of social skills according to the child’s age group;
• Teaching etiquette, manners, moral values;
• Development of English language skills (writing, reading, speaking) - communication with the child and his parents in English, according to the Employer’s requirements;
• Daily fresh air if the weather is good;
• Assistance in planning a healthy menu for the child;
• Liaising with the child’s school to ensure he’s able to achieve high academic results;