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JOHANNA MARIA PETTY

High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Dedicated and energetic caregiver with extensive expertise in childcare, safeguarding, and paediatric first aid. Proven ability to effectively delegate tasks, manage time efficiently, and maintain excellent organisation and record-keeping. Holds a Local Authority Designated Lead Safeguarding role, with additional skills in EpiPen training, food hygiene, and signposting services. Known for inspiring motivation and providing both physical and emotional support. Career goal: to continue enhancing the well-being of children through exceptional care and support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8091
8091
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager

Footsteps day nursery
Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire
09.2016 - 06.2025
  • I was employed at Footsteps to open a new nursery this nursery never opened no fault of mine, so I stayed at the nursery in Chalfont St. Peter’s and helped with planning, cooking, the online journal system, opening and closing and any other duties I was required to carry out.
  • I then helped to set up and open a nursery in Aylesbury recruiting, marketing, cooking, visits at the nursery and other tasks to set up the nursery.
  • While working at Footsteps I gained my Designated safeguarding Lead certificate.
  • I am now still at Footsteps Day nursery as the manager in Chalfont ST Peter and in this role, I am now dealing with the day-to-day management of a 64-place setting.
  • I manage cohort tracking and do 6 weekly supervisions to make sure staff are meeting their planning, next steps and any concerns they may have.
  • I carry out tours around the nursery.
  • I deal with any safeguarding concerns reporting to appropriate agencies including First Response.
  • And attending any strategy meeting, Child in need meeting and child protection meetings which I have had to do in my role in person and via Teams.
  • I will liaise with outside agencies to support the family, and I write up report from all the meeting to pass on when the child moves to school or another setting.
  • If I have any concerns about a child I will contact the social worker involved to report my concerns.
  • I carry out regular staff meeting and speak about any concerns or carry out additional training when required.
  • I also manage staff training and make sure that it is up to date.
  • I am also SEND trained so attend meeting with multi agencies professionals liaising with all parties involved and writing reports if required.
  • I also carry out investigation meeting and disciplinary meeting if needed.
  • I carry out shifts for staff weekly, looking at ratios across the nursery and looking at who is on holiday.
  • I also manage registers for staff and children on a weekly basis.
  • I help and support staff who are training to do their NVQ, giving them time out for work and Teams meetings.
  • As part of my role sometimes I am needed to cover ratios so will carry out observations on Tapestry, change nappies, set up the room and any other tasks needed of me.
  • I carry out regular checks on staff planning to make sure it meets all requirements.
  • I do all the ordering for food and materials and look at stock control.
  • In my duty I carry out fire alarms and payroll every month.
  • I carry out home visits and plan settle for each child when they start with us and I also manage the waiting list for new children.
  • I carry out risk assessments and write them when new risks arise.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
  • Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Maintained inventory control, reduced stock shortages.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create engaging lesson plans, enhancing child development.
  • Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • 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 and planned new menus to meet the nutritional guidance.
  • Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
  • Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.

Senior Room Manager

Busy Bees Day nursery
Stockley Park, UB11 1BF
04.2002 - 08.2016
  • I worked as part of the management team overseeing 0-5-year-olds.
  • I am responsible for opening the nursery and preparing it for the day, this includes making sure ratios are covered if staff are sick, preparing breakfast for the children, setting up the nursery.
  • I conduct tours of the nursery with perspective parents taking account of individual needs.
  • I can run the kitchen ensuring nutritional needs are met.
  • I am often the senior member of staff on duty when the manager and assistant manager are away.
  • I carry out planning in line with developmental needs and is compliant with current guidance by OFSTEAD, Early Years Foundation Stage and Characteristics of Effective Learning.
  • I monitor how the children are developing and complete six-monthly developmental reports.
  • When children are underdeveloped, I create strategies to improve development and where necessary liaise with outside agencies including Health visitors and Therapists.
  • All the time working with parent to ensure positive outcomes.
  • I ensure all documentation is completed to good standard and can stand up to scrutiny.
  • I carry out supervision checks daily to make sure staff are complying with policy, legislation, procedures and agreed working practices such as planning.
  • I conduct health and safety checks.
  • I am also required to assist in day-to-day administration on behalf of the manager.
  • I plan staff rosters to ensure ratios are covered.
  • I have been part of multiple agency meetings with outside agencies.
  • I am flexible and when required go to other nurseries to cover and support.
  • I have organised charity events such as summer fetes and outings, completing risk assessments in line with law.
  • I run monthly team meeting.
  • I conduct performance reviews on my staff, which is normally every three months.
  • I ensure individual needs of children and parents are met this includes conducting multi-cultural events.
  • I administer medicines where required, this can be to children with severe ailments.
  • I complete clerical work with often involves computer based work on a variety of systems.
  • I can identify behavioural problems and work with parents to identify triggers and give advice and support.
  • I do this by following the behaviour policy and conducting ongoing assessment to monitor behaviour and re-evaluate agreed plans.
  • I provide advice and support on basic parenting, such as potty training, sleepless nights, food and of course behaviour.
  • I support staff providing training and support staff knowledge.
  • I conduct knowledge checks on staff to ensure that they are of current working practice.

Teaching Assistant

Cherry Lane Junior School
10.2000 - 09.2001
  • My main duties were to assist the teacher in her day-to-day job.
  • Helping a child in a wheelchair to get around school, in and out of his wheelchair in the classroom and to be safe in the playground.
  • I helped with the Christmas play, doing costumes and practising where children had to stand.
  • I carried out reading records and listening to children read.
  • I helped with child assessments at the end of the year.
  • I spoke to parents at the end of the end about any concerns.
  • I worked as part of a team and on my own.

Education

High School - English literature, English Language, Maths, Food Economics, French, Double science

Audley park school
Torquay, Torbay
09.1989 - 07.1994

CACHE Level 2 - Childcare

Torquay community college
Torquay, Torbay
09.1994 - 07.1995

NVQ 3 CHILD CARE - Childcare

Busy Bees
West Drayton, Hillingdon

Working with children and families - Psychology and working with families

Open University
West Drayton, Hillingdon

TQUK Level 2 in Behaviour that challenges childen - behaviour management

Sunderland collage
Sunderland

Paediatric first aid -

Tigerlily

Designated safeguarding refresher - safeguarding

Buckinghamshire county ouncilc
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Skills

  • Local Authority Designated Lead Safeguarding
  • Energetic caregiver
  • EpiPen training
  • Time management
  • Food Hygiene certificate
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Inspiring motivation
  • Effective delegating
  • Paediatric first aid
  • Signposting services
  • Childcare expertise
  • Effective report writing
  • Record-keeping
  • Excellent organisation
  • Physical and emotional support

Custom

  • Spending time with family exploring the country.
  • Taking my son to his clubs and watching him achieve his goals.
  • Walking around country parks.

Affiliations

  • walking, running, taking dog for a walk, watching son play football

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager

Footsteps day nursery
09.2016 - 06.2025

Senior Room Manager

Busy Bees Day nursery
04.2002 - 08.2016

Teaching Assistant

Cherry Lane Junior School
10.2000 - 09.2001

CACHE Level 2 - Childcare

Torquay community college
09.1994 - 07.1995

High School - English literature, English Language, Maths, Food Economics, French, Double science

Audley park school
09.1989 - 07.1994

NVQ 3 CHILD CARE - Childcare

Busy Bees

Working with children and families - Psychology and working with families

Open University

TQUK Level 2 in Behaviour that challenges childen - behaviour management

Sunderland collage

Paediatric first aid -

Tigerlily

Designated safeguarding refresher - safeguarding

Buckinghamshire county ouncilc

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