Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Caron Davies

Early Years Officer
Falkirk,Stirling

Summary

Dynamic and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving, communication skills, and team building. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities, complemented by expertise in inventory management. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organisational success and foster collaborative environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Long term sick

Long term sick
09.2016 - 05.2025

Due to ill health i have been out of work since 2016

Registered Childminder

Owner / Playdays Childminding Servies
Bonnybridge, stirlingshire
05.2007 - 09.2016

My responsibilities were to look after children from 6 months to 12 years. The children were dropped off at my house in the morning where i childminded. I dropped off / picked up from school and nursery.

We went on outings to fun and educational places, playgroups and playareas. With the input from the children and 'Setting the table' book we made up snack menus. I made Yearly, Monthly, Weekly activities planners, with the childrens input.

I kept my Policies and Procedures folder up to date, i completed Self Assessements and Care Inspectorate Inspections. The children also had Daily Diaries to take home everyday, and i had frequent meetings with any parents to keep parents updated on their childs progress. I kept up my training by going on various training courses eg First Aid. I have experience with childrens food allergies, intolerances, athsmatic and on oxygen.





Creche assistant

Calleys Creche
Falkirk, Stirling
04.2006 - 05.2007

My responsibilities were to sign children in on the computer, activities, snack, Personal care, cleaning the equipment / toys, toy rotation and we hosted childrens parties.

Nursery Nurse

First Steps Nursery
Falkirk, Stirling
07.2003 - 04.2006

My responsibilities were to look after children in the 3-5 year room, activities, snack, ordering craft materials, ordering books from the lending library, observations for the childrens folders, going on training then training staff on the current thinking. I was registered with the SSSC.

Nursery Nurse

Beehive Nursery
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
02.2003 - 07.2003

I was responsible for activities, snack and personal care.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave
Falkirk, Stirling
09.2002 - 02.2003

I was on Maternity leave.

Nursery nurse

Falkirk Council all departments
Falkirk, Stirling
06.2001 - 09.2002

I was a supply nursery nurse , my role was to help where ever i was needed e.g help children with their lunches.


Play Leader

Banton Playgroup
Banton, Kilsyth
09.2001 - 12.2001

I was responsible for the setting up of the Playgroup room, providing activities, interacting with the children and parents. Tidying the toys away.

Education

HNC - Childcare and Education

Falkirk College
Falkirk
06.2000 - 08.2001

NC - Childcare and Education

Falkirk College
Falkirk
08.1999 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Long term sick

Long term sick
09.2016 - 05.2025

Registered Childminder

Owner / Playdays Childminding Servies
05.2007 - 09.2016

Creche assistant

Calleys Creche
04.2006 - 05.2007

Nursery Nurse

First Steps Nursery
07.2003 - 04.2006

Nursery Nurse

Beehive Nursery
02.2003 - 07.2003

Maternity leave

Maternity leave
09.2002 - 02.2003

Play Leader

Banton Playgroup
09.2001 - 12.2001

Nursery nurse

Falkirk Council all departments
06.2001 - 09.2002

HNC - Childcare and Education

Falkirk College
06.2000 - 08.2001

NC - Childcare and Education

Falkirk College
08.1999 - 06.2000
Caron DaviesEarly Years Officer