Childcare With a Twist: Special Needs, First Aid and a Whole Lot of Building Blocks in Potch - 17 August

It’s not every day you come across a workshop that covers the full A to Z of caring for children with special needs, and throws in CPR, choking and first aid to boot. But that’s exactly what’s on offer this August in Potchefstroom, courtesy of The Nanny Movement and the ever-energetic Chirisma.

Whether you're a seasoned caregiver, new nanny or simply someone who’s ended up being the go-to person for the neighbourhood’s little humans, this workshop might just be worth pencilling in.

What’s Actually Covered?

This isn’t just another sit-and-listen lecture. The workshop dives into real-deal topics that anyone dealing with special needs children should have a handle on:

• What exactly a special needs caregiver does (no, it’s not just about patience and Lego)

• The actual skills you need to survive and thrive in the role

• Responsibilities that come with the gig

• Understanding different types of special needs (because it’s not one-size-fits-all)

• Speech and language development, including how to interpret "blargh" as a full sentence

• The variety of therapists involved (and figuring out who does what)

• Fine and gross motor skills, basically how to help them hold a pencil and not knock over the juice at the same time

• Techniques to enhance communication with kids who don't always say what they mean

• Helping a child thrive, not just cope

• And of course, how to play with a special needs child (hint: it involves more than plonking down Play-Doh)

Add CPR, Choking & First Aid – Because Life Happens

Let’s be honest, having all the theory in the world won’t help when a grape goes down the wrong pipe. That’s why The Nanny Movement is bundling in a solid crash course in CPR, choking and basic first aid. It’s practical, hands-on, and frankly something that should be standard in any job involving kids.

The Venue, the Cost, and the Deal

• Date: 17 August 2025

• Time: 09:00 to 16:00

• City: Potchefstroom

• Tickets:

  • Workshop only: R1 300.00

  • Workshop + CPR/First Aid: R1 600.00

  • CPR/First Aid only: R300.00

And because everyone loves a deal, there’s a mega sale running for August only. That’s right, it’s not just the kids who’ll be having a good day.

Getting in Touch

Chirisma’s not hard to find. She’s got all her digital ducks in a row:

• Facebook: @thenannymovement

• Email: chirisma@thenannymovement.co.za

• Phone/WhatsApp: 083-273-5743

And if you’re keen to skip straight to the booking part, here’s the direct link:

Book here

It’s one day, one town, one excellent opportunity to learn some serious skills while also figuring out how to play better with the kids who need it most. And if you walk out knowing how to stop a choking incident and communicate better with a non-verbal child, we’d say that’s a solid Saturday well spent.