Claire Lutton
Bishop Auckland,Durham
Summary
Committed nursery professional with extensive experience in early years care. Promotes educational and emotional development through considered, compassionate learning support. Highly collaborative maintaining positive environments for staff and pupils. Seeks opportunity to build on early years care experience with increased responsibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Level 3 nursery practitioner/SENCo
York House Nursery
Bishop Auckland, Durham
10.2010 - Current
- Observe and assess each child's growth and development using EYFS guidelines and raise any developmental concerns with parents.
- Ensure compliance with all nursery policies and procedures, providing quality care for and safeguarding the children.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, promoting open communication about their child's needs and progress.
- Implement nursery policies and procedures, including risk assessing and safeguarding to monitor children and keep them safe.
- Create safe and stimulating learning opportunities through planned activities and in the moment planning.
- Use the plan, do, review model to inform SEN plans for children needing additional support or those on the SEND register.
- Liaise with professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to inform best SEND practice and ensure information is shared effectively.
Administrative assistant
W.M Morrisons Supermarket PLC
Bishop Auckland, Durham
03.2004 - 10.2010
- Facilitated internal and external communication via phone and email.
- Inputted orders and stock levels using the in-house system.
- Provided customer service by handling complaints.
- Handling and routing of business mail.
- Displaying of promotional signage and labels throughout the store.
- Maintained positive relationships with staff, management and customers.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years SENCo
Best Practice Network
Online 08.2025 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Special Needs
Learning Curve Group
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care and Education
Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland 09.2008 - 07.2010
GCSEs - English literature, English language, Maths, History, Media studies, Science, ICT, French, Art
Bishop Barrington School
Bishop Auckland, Durham 09.1998 - 05.2003
Skills
- Paediatric first aid trained
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Full DBS on the update service
- Safeguarding training
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years SENCo
Best Practice Network
08.2025 -
Level 3 nursery practitioner/SENCo
York House Nursery
10.2010 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care and Education
Bishop Auckland College
09.2008 - 07.2010
Administrative assistant
W.M Morrisons Supermarket PLC
03.2004 - 10.2010
GCSEs - English literature, English language, Maths, History, Media studies, Science, ICT, French, Art
Bishop Barrington School
09.1998 - 05.2003
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Special Needs
Learning Curve Group
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