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Claire Sloan

London

Summary

Experienced and creative Early Years education professional with a specialist background in developing inclusive and accessible learning programmes for diverse audiences. Highly skilled in relationship building and community engagement, with strengths in creative problem solving and collaboration across services. Proven expertise in nurturing and promoting the development of communication, social and emotional skills through creative, interactive and multi-sensory experiences. Passionate about empowering young learners to thrive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Years Teacher

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed delivery of Early Years provision within an inclusive education setting, including leading a team.
  • Designed and developed an engaging and accessible programme of creative activities tailored for a diverse range of learning needs.
  • Collaborated closely with a range of professionals and community partners to ensure a high quality learning experience for children.

Early Years Teacher

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
09.2019 - 08.2024
  • Transformed the Early Years programme to promote inclusivity and accessibility for all learners.
  • Organised and coordinated weekly educational visits and workshops to broaden children's creative and cultural experiences.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying training needs.

Early Years Teacher

Elmfield School for Deaf Children
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Planned and delivered an engaging programme of interactive activities designed to improve language, communication and social skills of young children.
  • Continuously evaluated impact of learning activities through data collection, analysis and report writing.

Outreach Officer

National Deaf Children's Society
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed outreach programmes to enhance community engagement.
  • Established partnerships with schools, community groups and Early Years settings.
  • Coordinated workshops and training sessions for a wide and diverse range of audiences.

Technical Officer

Centre for Deaf People
10.2015 - 03.2016

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (Early Years And Primary) - Education

E-Qualitas Teacher Training
London
09-2022

PGCE With Early Years Teacher Status - Early Childhood Education

Bath Spa University
Bath
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication (2:1)

Loughborough University School of Art And Design
Loughborough
07-2010

A2 Levels - Art / Design / English Literature -

Stoke Park School
Coventry
06-2005

Skills

  • Expertise in Early Years education and programme development
  • Collaborative working and relationship-building
  • Creative and innovative thinker
  • Strong commitment to inclusive and accessible practice
  • Bilingual in English and British Sign Language

Timeline

Early Years Teacher

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children
09.2024 - Current

Early Years Teacher

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
09.2019 - 08.2024

Early Years Teacher

Elmfield School for Deaf Children
09.2017 - 08.2019

Outreach Officer

National Deaf Children's Society
03.2016 - 08.2016

Technical Officer

Centre for Deaf People
10.2015 - 03.2016

Qualified Teacher Status (Early Years And Primary) - Education

E-Qualitas Teacher Training

PGCE With Early Years Teacher Status - Early Childhood Education

Bath Spa University

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication (2:1)

Loughborough University School of Art And Design

A2 Levels - Art / Design / English Literature -

Stoke Park School

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