Alison Reeve
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in partnership collaboration and parent/caregiver relations, personnel supervision, and safeguarding procedures. Holds a first aid certification and demonstrates a child-centred approach with comprehensive knowledge of child development. Proficient in SEND strategies with Level 2 SEND, sensory activity planning, and play-based learning facilitation. Possesses a strong understanding of the early years curriculum and employs a creative approach to problem-solving with excellent analytical skills. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports the growth and development of all children.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior practitioner
Bitterne Park Primary School Nursery
Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire
2025.09 - Current
- Oversee team of practitioners providing enriching play-based activities tailored to children's interests.
- Develop spaces that enhance play-based learning opportunities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
- Ensure comprehensive record keeping of progress through written, online, and photographic observations.
- Managed two-year checks and prepared comprehensive end-of-year reports.
Worked alongside SENCO to develop tailored care plans for children.
Supplied necessary documentation for ECHP applications, enhancing support processes. - Champion play-based learning and foster cooperative child-centred practices
Early years practitioner
Riverside Pre-School CIO
Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire
2017.07 - 2025.09
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
- Established robust relationships with parents and external agencies, to promote the well being of the child.
- Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children and Young Adults within the setting.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
Homeopathy practitioner
Self Employed
Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire
2012.07 - 2017.07
- Followed ethical guidelines whilst treating patients to maintain professionalism and integrity.
- Recorded and secured concise, meticulous, confidential medical notes.
- Administered potentised medicines to alleviate chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.
- Improved overall client health, utilising holistic medical approaches.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Showcase Training Ltd.
Fareham, Hampshire 2022.09 - 2023.03
Degree equivalent - Homeopathy
Homeopathy Apprenticeship
Leeds 2008.09 - 2012.07
Master of Arts - Surface Design
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
Birlingham, Worcestershire 1997.09 - 1998.09
PGdip - Post Graduate Diploma In Fashion, Textiles & Surface Design
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
Birmingham 1996.09 - 1997.07
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
Birlingham, Worcestershire 1992.09 - 1995.07
Skills
- Partnership collaboration and parent/caregiver relations
- Personnel supervision
- Safeguarding procedures and processes
- First aid certification
- Child-centred approach
- Child development knowledge
- SEND strategies with Level 2 SEND
- Sensory activity planning
- Play-based learning facilitation
- Early years curriculum knowledge
- Creative approach to problem solving with excellent analytical skills
Timeline
Senior practitioner
Bitterne Park Primary School Nursery
2025.09 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Showcase Training Ltd.
2022.09 - 2023.03
Early years practitioner
Riverside Pre-School CIO
2017.07 - 2025.09
Homeopathy practitioner
Self Employed
2012.07 - 2017.07
Degree equivalent - Homeopathy
Homeopathy Apprenticeship
2008.09 - 2012.07
Master of Arts - Surface Design
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
1997.09 - 1998.09
PGdip - Post Graduate Diploma In Fashion, Textiles & Surface Design
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
1996.09 - 1997.07
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Central England (in Birmingham)
1992.09 - 1995.07