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Caitlin Flanagan

Hull,Kingston upon Hull

Summary

I have a strong background working as both a nursery nurse and a room leader, giving me well-rounded experience in supporting children’s development and leading high-quality practice within an early years setting. As a nursery nurse, I provided consistent, nurturing care for babies and preschool children, supported learning through planned activities, and maintained a safe and stimulating environment. In my role as room leader, I developed confident leadership skills, guiding my team, organising routines, overseeing observations and planning, and ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. These combined experiences have equipped me with the communication, leadership, and organisational skills needed to effectively support staff, uphold high standards, and contribute positively to the smooth running of my room.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Room Leader

Kids Planet
Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2024 - Current

In this leadership role that I currently possess, I have to be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the room and ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the children. I oversee planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework, support and mentor team members, and maintain high standards of safeguarding and health and safety. I have built strong relationships with parents through effective communication and I ensure all children’s developmental progress is up to date and their milestones are documented. I also enjoy contributing to a positive, collaborative nursery environment.

Nursery nurse

Kids Planet
Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire
06.2021 - 08.2024

In my role as a nursery nurse, I supported the learning, development, and overall well-being of the children. My role involved creating a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where each child could explore, play, and grow. I helped with daily routines such as feeding, changing, and settling the children, while also leading engaging activities that support the different ranges of development. I supported the room leader by following their direction, contributing to planning and observations, and helped to ensure the room was clean, organised and ran smoothly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull
09.2018 - 07.2021

GCSEs - English Language

Hymers College
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
09.2012 - 07.2016

GCSEs - English Literature

Hymers College
Hull
09.2011 - 07.2016

GCSEs - Mathematics

Hymers College
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
09.2011 - 07.2016

Skills

    As a Room Leader, I have strong childcare knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment My key skills include supporting children’s development through engaging, age-appropriate activities, carrying out accurate observations, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care I pride myself on my teamwork skills, whilst also thriving equally as an individual, and I am organized and adaptable I am an excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to motivate staff, and a calm, professional approach to creating a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment for children and colleagues These skills are essential to ensure smooth, high-quality practice in the room and nursery as a whole I approach every day, whether challenging or not, with a forward thinking approach and make sure to keep aware of safeguarding legislations and risk assessment conducts I pride myself on making a proactive learning environment daily via the use of my creative curriculum planning and early childhood development knowledge

Timeline

Room Leader

Kids Planet
09.2024 - Current

Nursery nurse

Kids Planet
06.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

University of Hull
09.2018 - 07.2021

GCSEs - English Language

Hymers College
09.2012 - 07.2016

GCSEs - English Literature

Hymers College
09.2011 - 07.2016

GCSEs - Mathematics

Hymers College
09.2011 - 07.2016
Caitlin Flanagan