Courtney Dedman
Cheshunt,Hertfordshire
Summary
Compassionate early years worker with knowledge of the EYFS framework and 'Birth to Five Matters'. Skilled in child-led learning and creating age-appropriate activities that are based on children's interests. proficient in safeguarding, health and safety, and first aid, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all children and adults. Excellent communication skills, calmness when under pressure, and a strong work ethic. A reliable team player committed to punctuality and fostering a nurturing educational atmosphere for all. Always happy to help when asked. Always happy and friendly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery worker
Partou
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
2020.02 - Current
- Supported emotional wellbeing by creating a nurturing and inclusive environment in the nursery.
- Provided age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art and crafts, music and physical play, messy play, fine motor and gross motor skills, mathematics, social and emotional development.
- Enhanced children's social skills by arranging group activities.
- Assisted children with daily routines to self independence.
- Ensure children's engagement by participating in singing and storytelling during circle time.
- Maintained hygiene standards for children by performing face cleaning, nappy changes, and facilitating toileting and hand washing.
- Maintained cleanliness, providing a hygienic environment for the nursery.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Performed daily evaluations of indoor and garden areas to ensure safety.
- Renewed DBS annually to ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations.
- First aid training every three years.
- Completed annual staff training to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Engaged in regular flick training throughout the year to maintain knowledge.
- Weekly observations on key children, plus monthly next step sheets.
- Role-modelled good and positive behaviours, habits and actions.
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Worked closely with parents to share progress reports with regular parents evening.
Apprentice nursery nurse
Rafles Nursery and Pre-school
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
2017.09 - 2019.12
- Applied understanding of early years foundation stage framework in daily activities.
- Developed engaging environment to stimulate children's learning and creativity.
- Encouraged positive behaviour to support emotional and social development.
- Provided basic care needs such as feeding, dressing, changing nappies for infants.
- Assisted with nap times ensuring all children were comfortable.
- Maintained clean, hazard-free environment to uphold child safety standards.
- Completed first aid training to respond effectively to emergencies.
Education
GCSEs -
Goffs Secondary School
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire 2011.09 - 2016.06
level 3 Apprenticeship - Childcare
Hertford Regional College
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire 2017.09 - 2019.12
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare course
Hertford Regional College
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire 2016.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- EYFS framework and birth to five matters knowledge
- Nappy changing
- First Aid trained
- Health and safety knowledge
- Child-led learning
- Age-appropriate activities based on children's interest
- Safeguarding
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
- Work ethic
- Always punctual
Timeline
Nursery worker
Partou
2020.02 - Current
Apprentice nursery nurse
Rafles Nursery and Pre-school
2017.09 - 2019.12
level 3 Apprenticeship - Childcare
Hertford Regional College
2017.09 - 2019.12
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare course
Hertford Regional College
2016.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs -
Goffs Secondary School
2011.09 - 2016.06