Dedicated professional with extensive experience in early years settings, adept at supporting children and their families to meet individual needs. Proven ability to work alongside teams and professionals to improve outcomes for children, including those with complex needs. Volunteer with Home Start UK since retirement, demonstrating commitment to child development and family support.
Supporting children and their parents in the home to improve outcomes.
Supporting children and their parents with play and building their confidence.
Making relationships in a time limited intervention.
Having a solution led approach and being able to signpost to meeting the complex needs of the family.
Supporting settings, including the private and voluntary sector with meeting the needs of children with SEND.
Observing children and assessing their needs.
Meeting with the SENCO’s and other key professionals to have a joined up approach to supporting the child and their family.
Provided training and modelling interventions which supported the child’s individual needs
Making referrals and signposting for families and their child.
Trained and experienced with children who are neurodiverse and with sensory differences.
Supported children‘s transitions to schools
Ensured careful record keeping and records on visits to settings and familieswere up to date.
Attended up to date training including safeguarding.
Working alongside a Nursery Teacher in a large inner city Nursery school.
Planning, observing and supporting children with an active play based environment.
Making home visits to ensure children and families are at the heart of the provision. Eg using children’s interests
Working with a larger team and professionals to support children’s specific needs through EHC plan (statement of need)
Supporting childrens play in large nursery setting
observing and assessing children at play
Supporting children with hearing impairment within an inclusive setting
Planning the play environment and providing active learning and provocations
Supporting parental participation in childrens learning
Attended training
Knowledge and understanding of young childrens development
Experienced with working with young children with a wide range of complex needs
Supporting children and their families to meet their childs individual needs
Working alongside teams and professionals to change outcomes for children
Experience of working in various early years settings and with a wide range families
Working as a volunteer with Home Start UK from retiring until present time