A Governess is responsible for the education of the children in her care. A Governess duties may include but are not restricted to:

• School entrance exam preparation
• Exam support
• Daily homework supervision
• Accompany the children on the school run
• Ensure correct etiquette is adhered to at all times 
• Take care of the educational needs of children
• Tailor an adapted curriculum to meet the children’s educational needs
• Provide activities that support your children’s social and cultural development
• Focus on the educational needs and intellectual development of the children
• Provide a completely flexible and personalised education
• Teach special skills such as languages, sports or musical instruments
• Educate children thoroughly in all areas
• Ensure the children are fully able to conduct themselves well and behave appropriately
• General table manners
• Ensure that formal table setting is understood
• Teach Conversational skills and How to greet people appropriately
• Instil confidence to children
• Give the children the required tools to communicate well and make an excellent impression