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Claire Turner

Claire Turner

Taunton,Somerset

Summary

Conscientious Nursery Nurse experienced in supporting fun, safe learning environments for babies and children. Knowledgeable in early years curriculum for good activity planning. Team player with can-do attitude for positive, valuable nursery assistance. Committed Nursery Nurse skilled in building strong relationships with children and families for positive educational experiences. Observes social, emotional and educational progress to support early years growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Nursery Nurse/HLTA

Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Taunton, Somerset
02.2017 - Current
  • Claire regularly shows flexibility from being Furloughed, to being a Keyworker, to standing in for a number of months as Acting Lead of the Pre-school.
  • Positive and cheerful childcare provider with 30 years experience in a variety of childcare settings.
  • Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
  • Supported individual needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
  • Work and support colleagues to provide comprehensive activities for children to learn and develop in a stimulating environment.
  • Provided advice, support and interventions to children and families, maintaining positive relationships.
  • Identified and responded to child health needs quickly.
  • Coordinated meetings with parents and guardians to discuss child development and behavioural issues as required, maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.

Maternity Cover Play-centre Assistant

Go Wild
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Organised and set up the Play centre daily.
  • Supervised unstructured play and encouraged children to explore their creativity.
  • Led individual play activities such as Music and art groups
  • Improved customer service standards by managing reception area efficiently.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to facilitate a welcoming environment.
  • Maintained clean and safe facilities for improved user experience.

Self-employed Childminder

Self-employed
Hatfield, , Hertfordshire
01.2007 - 11.2012
  • Promoted healthy eating and lifestyle habits through teaching activities, games and exercises.
  • Used the Early Years Inspection handbook to complete self-evaluations as set out by Ofsted.
  • Planned, provided and took part in fun play activities that stimulated children's overall development.
  • Implemented policies and procedures in line with Ofsted and PACEY guidance.
  • Ensured child safety by supervising activities and providing a clean environment.
  • Assisted with homework to enhance academic performance.
  • Provided physical care for infants, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
  • Accompanied children on outings to ensure their safety.

Education

Numeracy entry test - Pass -

HLTA National Assessment Partnership

Level 2 Understanding specific learning difficulty -

Cache

Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid -

FABT

BCS Level 2 ECDL in IT User Skills (QCF) -

ECDL

BSC Level 1 ECDL Award in IT User Skills (QCF) -

ECDL

Early Years Practise -

Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK

NNEB -

Oakland's College

GCSEs -

University of London

Skills

  • Confidentiality
  • Early years curriculum knowledge
  • Child development
  • Training and development
  • Parent communication
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Emotional and social development support
  • Play-based learning
  • Activity planning
  • Childhood development knowledge
  • Safeguarding training
  • First aid certified
  • Special needs care experience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursery Nurse/HLTA

Norton Fitzwarren Church School
02.2017 - Current

Maternity Cover Play-centre Assistant

Go Wild
11.2015 - 05.2016

Self-employed Childminder

Self-employed
01.2007 - 11.2012

Numeracy entry test - Pass -

HLTA National Assessment Partnership

Level 2 Understanding specific learning difficulty -

Cache

Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid -

FABT

BCS Level 2 ECDL in IT User Skills (QCF) -

ECDL

BSC Level 1 ECDL Award in IT User Skills (QCF) -

ECDL

Early Years Practise -

Open University

NNEB -

Oakland's College

GCSEs -

University of London

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