HELEN HUNTER
LEEDS,West Berkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in early years foundation stage (EYFS) and safeguarding children training. Demonstrates exceptional patience and endurance, coupled with a talent for creative thinking and planning engaging early learning activities. Committed to fostering a safe and stimulating environment for young learners, with a focus on nurturing their development through innovative educational strategies. Aspires to contribute to the advancement of child education by leveraging skills in creative activity planning and safeguarding practices.
Caring Registered Childminder adept at creating safe, nurturing environments for children. Skilled in planning educational activities that promote growth and development. Consistently received positive feedback from parents for fostering strong, supportive relationships with children.
Experienced childcare provider with focus on fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Creates engaging educational activities and maintains open communication with parents to support children's development. Utilises strong organisational skills and compassionate approach to meet each child's unique needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
Leeds
2015.05 - 2026.02
- Assisted with toilet training initiatives supporting transition from nappies.
- Communicated with external agencies regarding safeguarding concerns to ensure child welfare.
- Worked alongside parents to identify and address specific needs of each child.
- Organised resources that encouraged imaginative play to develop creativity skills.
- Created activities that fostered children's cognitive development through play-based approaches.
- Ensured clean and safe environment by adhering to hygiene standards to minimise illness and injury.
- Provided personalised care for infants including feeding, changing nappies, and scheduling sleep.
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to encourage respectful interactions among children.
- Performed regular assessments of children's progress to inform individual care plans.
- Cooked nutritious meals accommodating various dietary restrictions to promote healthy eating habits.
- Maintained clean and safe premises following rigorous hygiene standards, reducing risk of illness and injury.
- Provided consistent daily routine establishing structure
- Observed monitored recorded progress of each child providing valuable feedback to parents.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's development, informing tailored care plans.
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Cherry Tree Children’s Day Nursery
Menston, Bradford
2011.02 - 2015.05
- Assisted in observing and assessing child growth and development using early years foundation stage guidelines.
- Supported creative arts initiatives to encourage self-expression among children.
- Facilitated interactive learning activities to enhance understanding of key concepts.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's developmentally milestones as per EYFS guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, promoting open communication about their child's needs and progress.
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Lullabells Children’s Nursery
Menston, West Yorkshire
2006.02 - 2011.02
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards for safety of children.
- Supported children's understanding of key concepts through interactive learning activities.
- Facilitated early childhood education with age-appropriate games and play.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to report on their child's progress.
- Collaborated effectively with other practitioners to plan daily routines for optimal learning opportunities.
- Provided emotional support for distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Organised fun and educational trips to enhance the children's real-world experiences.
- Supported special needs students by adapting standard teaching techniques according to their unique requirements.
Education
GNVQ Health and Social Care - Health and Care
Airedale and Whalfdale Collage
LeedsAdvanced Safeguarding Children Level 2 - Education
High Speed Training
LeedsNVQ Level 3 CHILDHOOD STUDIES - EDUCATION
NVQ CITY & GUILDS
LEEDSSkills
- Patience and endurance
- Knowledge of EYFS
- Child safeguarding training
- Early learning activity planning
- Creative thinking
- Sensitivity to individual needs
- Caring and patient nature
- Infant CPR certification
Affiliations
- Arts and crafts
- Walking my 2 dogs
- Getting together with friends and family
Accomplishments
i am a caring, patient and responsible individual with a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development. I believe every child deserves a safe , nurturing and stimulating environment that helps them learn, express themselves and gain confidence. I have experience with all aged children
Timeline
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
2015.05 - 2026.02
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Cherry Tree Children’s Day Nursery
2011.02 - 2015.05
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Lullabells Children’s Nursery
2006.02 - 2011.02
GNVQ Health and Social Care - Health and Care
Airedale and Whalfdale Collage
Advanced Safeguarding Children Level 2 - Education
High Speed Training
NVQ Level 3 CHILDHOOD STUDIES - EDUCATION
NVQ CITY & GUILDS