Gwigo

My Summary

My Experience

Career Experience
Bright Horizons Active learning Southgate, formally known as- Active Learning Nursery - December 2014- Present:
Since being promoted to 3rd in charge, this role required me to still perform the tasks required of a Senior Mentor, as well as more responsibilities, for example. I support, communicate, open and close the nursery solely with my Manager and Deputy. When I am solely in charge of the nursery I have to make sure the nursery is running effectively and efficiently.
I take pride when showing the nursery to its best advantage during the personal tours that I do.
I mention ROSPA, Growing Leaders, healthy eating, fees, settling in, introduce all staff members and their qualifications.
I have the knowledge of all areas of the nursery and am able to explain in every detail to Perspective parents which they may ask or want to be informed about
I always have new ideas and passion to grow the nursery through new activities and extending children’s learning to promote their development.
I am a good role model to my team members supporting and helping them develop in their roles every day.
I input in making sure we are following the guidelines for our Health and Safety Audit and planning Audit are in place throughout all areas of the environment.

Active Learning Nursery - November 2012- December 2014:
I was responsible for the under twos, where I am a Senior Mentor. I have to manage my team. I do planning according to the EYFS and make sure we cover all 7 Learning areas throughout each day. I respect confidentiality and privacy. I make sure children’s needs are met throughout each day. Have a great partnership with all my parents, children and staff. I have good communication skills. I also work under my manger helping to file documents of confidence, sit in on interviews and note take given my opinion and open or locked the nursery making sure morning and evening duties are complete. Twice a year I complete development reports for my key children for parents evening. I have at least one enriching open ended activity going on in the room every day, at all times. Arrange outings for the under tows, weather be small groups or the whole class, ensuring the necessary documents are complete e.g. risk assessments, outing forms, permission slips, etc. Reason for wanted to leave, is to further my career and step up to the next level in this sector.

Kids Unlimited formally known Kiddi Kids Nursery - September 09 – November 2012:
I have worked in the pre-school room, with children aged between 2-4 years old, where I am room leader. I have to ensure my team are working and deal with any issues that may arise. I have to make sure the room is set up according to our planning every day. I also prepared breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea and milk feeds. I always make sure the children’s needs are met every day. Also had two children in my care who were being diagnose with autism, where I to do IEP for the children and hold regular meetings, with parents and other officials who may have been needed. I feel that I work as a good team member throughout my workplace. I have good communication skills with staff, parents and children. I have been Enhanced CRB checked. I also do profile books for my key children and monthly observations to show their parents the developmental stage their child is at, and so I can see that the children are developing. I also do all the planning for my room according to the new EYFS. I love to do different messy activities and promote lots of sensory development in my room. I also do most of the displays boards in my room. We also do parents meetings every 3 months for my key children.

Little People Nursery - February 09- June 09:
I have worked at Little People Nursery. I was a nursery nurse working with babies and toddlers. I did profile books for my key children, that I presented to their parents, so they could see their child’s developmental stage.

Goldstar Nursery Enfield - November 08- January 09:
I worked at Goldstar nursery in the baby section. I completed evidence sheets which covered the 6 areas of the foundation stage. This was completed on my key children every week; these reports were then sent home to their parents at the end of each month.

Cedar Park Nursery Wolverton - July 07 - November 08:
My employment commenced at Cedar Park Nursery within the baby section. I worked with various children aged 4 to 18 months during my time at Cedar Park. My daily duties included setting up our baby room in the morning with activities for the children to do during the day. Preparing their breakfast, snacks, lunch and tea through the day for the children. I prepared the equipment we need for when we go out on a walk twice a day. I made sure all the children’s needs are met throughout the day. I feel I work as a good team member throughout my work place. I have good communication skills with staff, parents and children. I have also had an Enhanced CRB check.

My Qualifications

Education

Open University
BA Honours in childhood and youth studies- open university- October 2015 (Part-time) - Ongoing

Bright Horizons
Room leader training
Sales training
Red-fish
Advanced first aid- 2018
Advanced child protection
World class welcome
DSL training- 2018
Advanced Safeguarding and Child Protection- 2018

Active Learning
Introduction to Forest School- March 2016
Evidencing children's progress in Early Years Foundation Stage- December 2015
Advanced child protection- February 2015
Fire marshal- January- 2015
Leadership and Management- January 2015
Safeguarding children- August 2014
Promoting positive behaviour- June 2014
First Aid at work course (3 days)- August 2013
New EYFS Training according to PLOD- August 2013
Fierce conversations- December 2012

KU Training
Introduction to Autism in Practice- February 2012
Basic Awareness in Child Protection- September 2011
Safeguarding & Protecting Children Introduction- October 2010


Enfield College- September-2007-2009
-NVQ in Childcare Learning and Development level 3

Enfield College- September 2006-2007
-Btec 1st Diploma in Health and Social care level 2- Distinction

Enfield College- September 2002-2004
-CACHE level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education
-The physical care and development of the child- Distinction
-Work with babies 0-1 year- Distinction
-Working with young children- Pass

Enfield county- September 1999 – 2002
G C S E’s – 7 A – C grades.

My Availability

Mon- Fri, Full time
From mid September

My Fees

• Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
• Nannying from £12.00 per hour (net)

£11- For evening babysitting, per hour.
£12-15 per hour for nanny jobs.