Dionne Rutty

• Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations diligently.
• Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
• Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in nursery.
• Administered first aid when required, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
• Managed food preparation areas for adherence to proper hygiene standards in meals served to children.
• Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
• Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at nursery.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
• Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
• Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within nursery setting.
• Maintained clean and hygienic facilities, prioritising health of children under care.
• Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
• Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
• Reinforced positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
• Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
• Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
• Secured resources such as toys or teaching materials that promote early childhood education within budget constraints.
• Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
• Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
• Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
• Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
• Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
• Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
• Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
• Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
• Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
• Owned timely completion of daily administration activities within nursery.
• Recruited and trained staff to boost attainment with learning through play approach.
• Delivered on the job guidance, training and support to educators.
• Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
• Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
• Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
• Reviewed staff performance regularly to maintain safe, compliant care.
• Recruited enthusiastic staff to maintain positive care environments.
• Planned budgets to meet staffing and resource requirements within cost allocations.
• Assessed buildings and resources for compliance with risk and safety standards.
• Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
• Supported wider community initiatives for enhanced integration.
• Maximised government funding opportunities for increased care capabilities.
• Demonstrated intercultural awareness for inclusive care provisions.
• Provided social services support to children and families from diverse backgrounds.

• Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting and training, hard-working employees over past 11 years.
• Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
• Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
• Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
• Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
• Resolved complex disputes with families effectively, maintaining professionalism, offering practical solutions and supporting families and children.
  Conducted staff appraisals and promoted ongoing professional development and training.
  Completed Health and safety opening and closing daily procedures.
  Organised and ran Open Days and events for nursery.
  Delivered stimulating indoor and outdoor learning activities for children aged 0- 5 years.
  Established strong relationships with children and their parents, hosting workshops and events throughout the year.
  Created safe environment for staff and children, continually adhering to health and hygiene requirements, whilst continually risk assessing areas.
  Maintained tidy, organised environment to facilitate optimal learning outcomes.
  Enabled smooth nursery operations by preparing and maintaining learning and play resources.
  Facilitated child progress tracking by maintaining accurate records using Famly software.
  Prepared 70 + healthy, nutritious meals and snacks daily, following safe food handling procedures.
  Discussed behavioral issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development in one to one meetings and preparing individual behaviour plans.
  Developed policies for safeguarding children, reviewed annually and adapted to meet any change in policy.
• DSL Lead.

Created and Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
Served as Key Person for high numbers of children.
Established excellent rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritizing child safety and well-being.
Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Birth to five framework and knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
Created own curriculum for children in our setting.
Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Organised classroom spaces to align with lessons and support children's learning, continually revisiting this regularly to ensure the aims are still being met.
Role-modeled desired behaviors, habits and actions.
Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviors at home.
Upheld reliable routines to minimize children's stress and anxiety.
Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
Celebrate and share in different festivals and celebrations throughout the year.

* Organised and coordinated all Early Years Stay and Play sessions throughout the Smethwick locality.

* Planned, organised and delivered sessions in varying establishments - library's, community halls, churches, schools etc.

* Focused sessions on early learning from birth to five using Birth to three curriculum.

* Planned and carried out various events throughout the year to celebrate the diverse community within our locality, thee included different festivals and celebrations.

* 1;1 work with Family support for intense Early Years and family support, tailor made sessions to meet individual needs.

*Qualified Infant massage Teacher who classes ran for groups and home visits for 1:1 cases.

* Working alongside partner agencies like Albion Foundation.

• Promoted and followed school guidelines to support children in managing own feelings and behaviours.
• Observed and assessed children's behaviour frequently, providing detailed reports to parents and guardians to address issues promptly.
• Prepared and tidied playrooms, meal areas and outdoor areas, ensuring clean, safe environments.
• Provided continuous supervision for children during meals, relaxation, toileting and play.
• Assisted with planning and delivery of engaging learning opportunities and exceptional care to promote child development.
• Oversaw learning through play and encouraged positive interactions between children and peers.
• Maintained strict compliance with school policies and legislation to ensure student and staff safety and wellbeing.
• Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
• Established constructive relationships with parents, carers and guardians.
• Used expert organisational skills to manage time and resources efficiently.
• Developed constructive relationships with children and interacted according to individual needs.
• Monitored and managed school resource stocks and supplies.
• Created and maintained purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.

* Ensuring staffing and ratios were maintained at all times.

* Maintaining Statutory Guidance and Ofsted Regulations at al times.

* Completing rotas for the staff and authorizing annual leave and training.

* Ensuring all mandatory training is up to date and booking staff onto training courses.

*Maintaining all CRB checks are up to date.

* Regular staff meetings

* Safeguarding all children within my care.

* Attending LAC reviews and safeguarding reviews.