Elaine Dann

• Managed team of 46 staff members within nursery setting.
• Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
• Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.

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• Delivered on the job guidance, training and support to all staff.
• Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
• Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
• Owned timely completion of daily administration activities within nursery.
• Recruited and trained staff to boost attainment with learning through play approach.
• Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.

• As a new purpose built 94 place nursery , I was tasked with all aspects of starting a nursery from purchasing resources ,interviewing and training all staff as well as established new connections with Farm Park , Local Early Years Team as well as parents and community
• Plan and deliver effective daily management of the nursery, in accordance with Company policy, all relevant legislation, plus local authority and OFSTED requirements
• To ensure the provision is of the highest quality; providing a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs
• To ensure that all agreed quality and safety standards are maintained in the nursery at all times
• Responsibility for the recruitment and overall management of all childcare and other staff
• To liaise closely with parents/carers to ensure high levels of involvement and customer satisfaction at all times
• Documents all of the above to produce a reference manual for induction training and on-going reference by all staff
• Recruits additional members of staff and develops/leads their initial team building programme Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Leads and manages a team, motivating them with a shared sense of direction, pride and energy
• Monitors all nursery staff and student placements, to ensure the effectiveness of service delivery in line with the nursery's policies, procedures and core values
• Identifies staff training and developmental needs
• Develops and manages the operational framework and standards to ensure the smooth running of the nursery at all times

• Managed the smooth running of the preschool in particular within the 3-5 age 76 place preschool
• Ensured the high standard of childcare provided by the preschool was maintained
• Managed and lead an enthusiastic and motivated team of 12 people
• Responsible for the organisation of the team, including staff rotas, effective mentoring, delegation, communication and promoting positive attitudes