Danielle Westmacott

• Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment to enhance the Nursery environment - with the children at the forefront and centre.
• Facilitated open communication channels throughout the nursery- parents, staff and external agencies.
• Ensured compliance with Ofsted and Early Years regulations that are required when running a nursery environment. Promoting business integrity and trustworthiness.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favourable terms and conditions for the company.
• Liaised with external agencies, creating meetings and appointments to help every child reach their potential
• Conducted regular staff meetings/supervision meetings for effective communication, staff cohesion and resolution of issues.
• Coordinated with parents regularly to discuss progress and concerns about their children.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents, boosting trust in the nursery's care.
• Took on safeguarding lead and developed staff awareness and internal initiatives. I ensured accurate referrals while adhering to established protocols, engaging with social services, TAC meetings and where appropriate supporting looked after children and adopted children and families while attending all other relevant meetings and maintaining excellent documentation.
• Maintain documentation, policies and procedures to high standard with regular reviews.

Lead at Kindergarten department within Farleigh School, offering exceptional Early Years provision for 3 and 4 year olds.

Lead a team of Early Years professionals, delivering staff meetings and supervisions

Collaborating with external agencies as required, ensuring all children and staff received appropriate safeguarding and necessary additional support