Clare Selleck
Milton Keynes ,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Experienced professional demonstrating strengths in child safeguarding, family engagement, and team collaboration. Adapts to the diverse needs of children, implementing inclusive practices that support individual development. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and education, fostering strong relationships with families and external professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Nursery Manager
Little Explorers Day Nursery
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
02.2017 - 04.2026
- Assisted in managing daily operations, promoting a nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Developed and implemented educational programmes aligned with early years foundation stage requirements.
- Mentored and supported nursery staff in professional development, enhancing team performance and cohesion.
- Communicated effectively with parents and caregivers, addressing concerns and fostering strong relationships.
- Collaborated with external agencies to support children with additional needs, ensuring inclusive practices.
- Participated in staff training sessions and professional development courses to stay updated on best practices in early years education.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to children and their families, upholding professional standards and trust.
- Engaged in additional training to gain more knowledge and amplify skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, offering guidance on child development and addressing any concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Submitted written reports to parents to provide progress and development details of children.
- Kept up to date on the latest child childcare regulations and curriculum developments.
- Monitored children's progress, maintaining detailed records and communicating developments to parents and guardians during scheduled meetings.
- Coordinated with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children's development effectively.
- Sustained positive changes for families through outstanding relationship-building and care management.
- Presented employees with professional development opportunities, resulting in highly skilled, talented workforce.
- Led recruitment and induction processes for new nursery staff members.
- Developed and implemented educational programmes tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Managed nursery budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial stability.
Room Leader
Little Explorers Day Nursery
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula, promoting holistic child development through engaging activities.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's individual needs and developmental milestones.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss strategies for enhancing learning experiences and addressing challenges.
- Monitored children's progress, conducting assessments to tailor activities that meet diverse learning styles.
- Created and maintained a safe, clean, and organised space that promotes exploration and creativity among children.
- Maintained stringent health and safety standards, safeguarding children and staff alike.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and refine teaching strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, ensuring open and effective communication.
- Reviewed and updated policies and procedures in line with Ofsted guidelines.
Nursery Practitioner
Leapfrog Day nursery
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
06.2003 - 03.2008
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities for children.
- Supervised children's playtime to promote social interaction and safety.
- Maintained clean and safe nursery environment to support health standards.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Administered first aid and responded to emergencies with confidence.
- Ensured company policies, procedures and operational practices were followed.
- Participated in staff training sessions and professional development courses to stay updated on best practices in early years education.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to children and their families, upholding professional standards and trust.
- Supported children with additional needs through tailored care plans, working closely with SENCOs to ensure inclusive education practices.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early years care and education
City and Guilds
London institute 01-2004
Skills
- Child safeguarding and welfare
- Safeguarding certification
- Family engagement
- Team collaboration
- Inclusion practices
- Building trusting relationships
- Early years curriculum knowledge
- Efficient time management
- IT proficiency for administration
- Patient and caring
- Active listening
- Observant and focused
Certification
- Blended Paediatric First Aid certified - Milton Keynes Play Association March 2025
- Designated Safeguarding Lead - Knowledge and Skills update - Acorn Training May 2024
- Basic Safeguarding Children responding to concerns - Tammie Redman April 2022
- Designated Safeguarding Lead - Acorn Training March 2022
- Autism Education Trust - Good Autism practice - December 2017
- Focus on SEND - Early Years - June 2017
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Regular PREVENT training
- Conferences attended on FGM and Forced marriage
- SENDco training
Timeline
Deputy Nursery Manager
Little Explorers Day Nursery
02.2017 - 04.2026
Room Leader
Little Explorers Day Nursery
01.2009 - 02.2017
Nursery Practitioner
Leapfrog Day nursery
06.2003 - 03.2008
NVQ Level 3 - Early years care and education
City and Guilds