Alexandra Craney-Barnie
Stockport
Summary
An energetic but patient nursery practitioner with seven years experience in creating a safe, nurturing and thrilling environment for young children. Throughout my seven years, I have been lucky enough to have gained a very broad knowledge of the learning and development of children aged six months to four years, working closely with each age group. Progressing from an apprentice to a toddler room leader, I am very confident in my ability to adapt to the needs of individual children of all ages in the early years.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Toddler Room Leader
Nina's Nursery Great Moor
Great Moor, Stockport
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured the safety of all children under care whilst maintaining a stimulating environment.
- Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.
- Managed a team of staff to ensure the effective running of the room.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Interacted positively with children at all times, fostering trust and respect.
- Monitored children's progress closely, tailoring plans to meet individual needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents for improved communication and understanding.
- Supported apprentices in their learning journey and adapted my teaching to their learning styles
Senior Nursery Nurse
Orchards Day Nursery
Heaton Chapel, Stockport
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborating with a preschool room leader and have previously partnered with a toddler room leader to guide a team of nursery nurses in delivering high-quality care and education to children aged 18 months to 4 years.
- Mentoring and supporting apprentices and new staff in their professional development, and role modelling good practice to all staff.
- Knowledgeable and proactive in identifying signs of potential abuse and neglect, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed swiftly and effectively.
- Conducting daily risk assessments to ensure the safety of both the children and staff.
- Proactive in promoting parent partnerships by actively engaging with families and fostering open communication and trust.
- Identifying children who may have SEN and assessing their specific needs, collaborating with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to develop tailored support plans.
- Reviewing and updating files, ensuring children's information is available.
- Administering first aid and medication, adhering to policies at all times.
Nursery Nurse
Orchards Day Nursery
Heaton Chapel, Stockport
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Gained extensive experience working across all three age groups, specifically with children aged 6 months to 4 years.
- Supported children and encouraged their social interactions, whilst tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Planned and delivered play activities with structure and enthusiasm, encouraging group participation.
- Monitored children's progress through regular observations and assessments, providing feedback to parents and caregivers.
- Worked alongside many different staff members, collaborating ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies- Level 6
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2025 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree- Level 5
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2024 - 05.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree- Level 4
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 01.2023 - 01.2024
A-Levels - Early Years Practitioner Diploma- Level 3
Cheadle College
Stockport 01.2020 - 01.2021
A-Levels - Early Years Practitioner Diploma- Level 2
Cheadle College
Stockport 01.2019 - 01.2020
GCSEs - GCSE subjects
Bramhall High School
Stockport 01.2014 - 01.2019
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing needs of the children
- Strong creative skills in providing engaging and stimulating experiences that cater to the children's interests and developmental stages
- Effective open communication with children, parents and other professionals both internally and externally
- Knowledgeable of the EYFS Framework and confident in supporting others to learn this
- Constantly maintaining a child-centred approach
- Effective decision-maker, with a strong commitment to keeping the children and staff safe at all times
- Strong organizational skills for planning and implementing daily routines and activities
- Ability to work well in a team, collaborating ideas and role modelling good practice
- Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment at all times
Certification
- Level 1 Makaton (September 2023)
- First Aid Training (2025)
- DBS updated system
All about me
I am a fun-loving and spontaneous character best known for being reliable and hardworking. My current passion for the gym drives me to challenge myself mentally and physically, and has also led me to start boxing recently. In my workplace, I thrive from a structured and organised routine; however,at the weekend, I embrace the excitement of spontaneity through travel and day trips. If I'm not away on a trip, I'm planning my next one! I think it's important to have a good balance between work and family life.
References
- References are available upon request
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies- Level 6
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2025 -
Toddler Room Leader
Nina's Nursery Great Moor
01.2025 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree- Level 5
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Nursery Nurse
Orchards Day Nursery
06.2023 - 12.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree- Level 4
Sheffield Hallam University
01.2023 - 01.2024
A-Levels - Early Years Practitioner Diploma- Level 3
Cheadle College
01.2020 - 01.2021
Nursery Nurse
Orchards Day Nursery
08.2019 - 06.2023
A-Levels - Early Years Practitioner Diploma- Level 2
Cheadle College
01.2019 - 01.2020
GCSEs - GCSE subjects
Bramhall High School
01.2014 - 01.2019