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Work history
Education
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Caroline Feasey

Yealmpton,Devon

Summary

Dedicated early years education professional with extensive early years education knowledge, experience of special education needs, and student engagement. Proven expertise in managing challenging behaviour, developing EHC plans, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. Strong communication skills facilitate effective parent communication and collaboration with colleagues. Committed to child protection policies and understanding of autism spectrum and child development. Utilises visual timetables, play therapy techniques, and pastoral care to support student growth. Known for a positive attitude, patience, empathy, tolerance, and understanding. Aims to foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes the well-being and development of all students.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Early Years Practitioner

Yealmpton Pre-School
Yealmpton, Devon
05.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality educational programmes.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment for optimal child growth and development.
  • Implemented strategies to meet the emotional needs of children in the early years setting.
  • Adopted a child-centred approach for fostering independence in learners from an early age.
  • Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Developed curiosity and independence, encouraging children to actively play and explore.
  • Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.

Volunteer support worker

Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled
Bittaford, Devon
09.2024 - Current
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
  • Maintained sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing a safe environment for clients to access services.
  • Led recreational group sessions in arts and crafts, board games and creative writing.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.

Early years practitioner

Ermington Pre-School
Ermington, Devon
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.

Early Years Practitioner

Yealmpton Pre-School
Yealmpton, Devon
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.

Naval Logistics Officer

Royal Navy
06.2004 - 02.2016

On completion of basic and specialist training which lasted for approximately 24 months, I was employed as a logistics officer in a variety of roles, including shore appointments and deployments at sea and overseas. In each role I was required to be a motivated self-starter, capable of working autonomously and as part of a team. Coping with and responding to change, managing professional challenges, and problem solving skills were an essential part of each position I held.

Another important aspect of each position I held was the pastoral and professional responsibility for those working in my team.

My final two roles appointments in the Royal Navy were in HMS Raleigh, the training establishment for new recruits. During this time my primary function was the responsibility for the training and wellbeing of all trainees. This included trainees who were experiencing significant personal/family difficulties, physical and medical issues, and those who were struggling with their training for any other reason. This required a close working relationship with the trainees, training and medical staff, as well as other key external stakeholders.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
Plymouth
01/2020 - 11/2020

NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young People's Workforce

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
Plymouth
09/2018 - 11/2019

NVQ Level 2 - Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Children and Young People's Settings

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
Plymouth
09/2018 - 11/2019

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - History

Vale of Level Academy
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire
08/2002 - 08/2003

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - English

Vale of Leven Academy
Alexandria
08/1994 - 07/1995

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - Management and Information Studies

Vale of Leven Academy
Alexandria
08/1994 - 07/1995

Bachelor of Science - Psychotherapy and Counselling

University of St Mark and St John
Plymouth
09/2021 - 06/2024

Skills

  • Early years education knowledge
  • Special Education
  • Student engagement
  • Record-keeping
  • EHC plans
  • Strong communication
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Parent communication
  • Collaboration
  • Child protection policies
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Child development understanding
  • Visual timetables
  • Positive attitude
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Pastoral care
  • Patient and empathetic attitude
  • Tolerance and understanding

Affiliations

  • A passion for the outdoors, I love spending time enjoying the countryside whilst walking my dog.
  • Spending time at the beach with my family, in and on the water, especially exploring the local estuaries and waterways on our paddle boards.
  • I also enjoy keeping fit through time at the gym and regular runs with friends.
  • This year I have set myself the goal of re-learning how to play the bagpipes, which I first learned to play as a teenager.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Years Practitioner

Yealmpton Pre-School
05.2025 - Current

Volunteer support worker

Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled
09.2024 - Current

Early years practitioner

Ermington Pre-School
01.2020 - 07.2021

Early Years Practitioner

Yealmpton Pre-School
09.2018 - 01.2020

Naval Logistics Officer

Royal Navy
06.2004 - 02.2016

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
01/2020 - 11/2020

NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young People's Workforce

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
09/2018 - 11/2019

NVQ Level 2 - Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Children and Young People's Settings

NCFE CACHE via Achievement Training
09/2018 - 11/2019

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - History

Vale of Level Academy
08/2002 - 08/2003

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - English

Vale of Leven Academy
08/1994 - 07/1995

Scottish Qualifications Certificate (A-Level) - Management and Information Studies

Vale of Leven Academy
08/1994 - 07/1995

Bachelor of Science - Psychotherapy and Counselling

University of St Mark and St John
09/2021 - 06/2024
Caroline Feasey