Charlotte Leeder
United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated early years professional with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a proven ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside effective behaviour management techniques. Skilled in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities while maintaining health and safety awareness within an early years setting. Knowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a patient, caring, and compassionate approach to childcare. Reliable and organised, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, complemented by good time management and attention to detail. Proficient in basic IT skills for maintaining children's records.
Compassionate individual with extensive experience working with children in early years setting. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring of children. Committed to making positive impact on young people's lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Bright Horizons
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
06.2023 - Current
- Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Worked within the pre school, toddlers and babies rooms.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Key Person for eight children, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
- Support children through transitions into new rooms and school.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide cover in other nursery rooms when required.
- Promote safeguarding, inclusion and children's individual development.
Early Years Apprentice
Sacred Heart Primary School
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked across the 2–3 and 3–4-year-old rooms.
- Provided one-to-one support for a child with SEND, developing positive relationships with both the child and their family.
- Assisted with school trips and wider school events.
- Worked within Breakfast Club and After School Club, supporting older children.
- Developed communication, teamwork and time management skills.
- Developed confidence, independence and strong teamwork skills.
Education
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Furness College
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 06.2021 - 06.2023
Early Years Educator
Furness College
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSE
St Bernards Catholic High School
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria 09.2015 - 08.2021
Skills
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Observing, assessing, and recording children's development
- Patient, caring, and compassionate approach to childcare
- Effective behaviour management techniques
- Reliable, organised, and able to work well under pressure
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Health and safety awareness within an early years setting
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Basic IT skills for maintaining children's records
Training
Paediatric First Aid
Respectful Handling
Food Safety and Mealtime policy
Honour Based Violence and Abuse
Grooming and child sexual exploitation
Fire Safety
The Prevent Duty and British values
Allergy Awareness
Level 2 Food Safety in catering
Safer Sleeping
Safeguarding
References
Alison Peel
Nursery Manager
Alson.Peel@brighthorizons.com
Tracy Holden
holdentracy3@gmail.com
Timeline
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Bright Horizons
06.2023 - Current
Early Years Apprentice
Sacred Heart Primary School
06.2021 - 06.2023
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Furness College
06.2021 - 06.2023
Early Years Educator
Furness College
09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSE
St Bernards Catholic High School
09.2015 - 08.2021