HOLLY SEARS
Darwen, Blackburn
Summary
I am a dedicated and reliable individual with a strong ability to contribute effectively to a team. I thrive in fast-paced environments whilst using my initiative as well as always considering the needs of others. Additionally, I am currently pursuing a Level 6 degree in Childcare Studies, which I will complete by May 2025. This further enhances my commitment to professional growth and development in my field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery practitioner
precious moments childcare Darwen
Darwen
04.2024 - Current
- Fostered warm relationships with families, providing supportive childcare services.
- Communicated effectively with parents to ensure transparency about child's progress.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress and milestones reached.
- Regularly updated risk assessments keeping children's wellbeing as priority.
- Developed individualised care plans catering to each baby's needs.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Engaged in advance childcare training to acquire more knowledge and amplify skills.
EYFS practitioner
Les Enfants nursery
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported children's development with learning through play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Implemented safeguarding procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Worked with room leaders to provide care and education for children aged 0-3 old.
- Supported and supervised children's play and safety outdoors following policies and procedures of the setting.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as well as birth to 5 framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
Early years practitioner
Step by step education
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Assessed pupil performance and adapted learning programmes to suit individual needs.
- Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Served as Key Person for multiple children.
Work experience
Avondale Primary School
Darwen
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Fully implementing the EYFS
- Prepared wide range of childcare activities, from outdoor play to creative tasks and reading stories, providing engagement and learning opportunities.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
Work experience Practitioner
Holy Trinity Primary School
Darwen
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed stimulating teaching environment, motivating children to learn and achieve through play based curriculum
- Supervised and supported children during group tasks and individual activities, through role modelling and effective communication, ensuring support and learning for each child's individual needs
- Carried out multiple activities which ranged from messy play to outdoor activities which helped aid children's fine and gross Motor skills
- Implemented policies and procedures following appropriate practice maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding and inclusion for all.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Education
Level 6 childcare and education - Childcare
Currently studying at Blackburn university
Blackburn Level 5 degree in early childhood studies - Childcare
Blackburn university
Blackburn Level 3 diploma - childcare and education
Blackburn College
Blackburn05.2022
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Food safety understanding
- Strong communication
- Efficient under pressure
- Problem solving
- Health and Safety awareness
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Hard working and self motivated
- Highly organised
Timeline
Nursery practitioner
precious moments childcare Darwen
04.2024 - Current
EYFS practitioner
Les Enfants nursery
05.2023 - 04.2024
Early years practitioner
Step by step education
11.2022 - 05.2023
Work experience
Avondale Primary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Work experience Practitioner
Holy Trinity Primary School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Level 6 childcare and education - Childcare
Currently studying at Blackburn university
Level 5 degree in early childhood studies - Childcare
Blackburn university
Level 3 diploma - childcare and education
Blackburn College
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