Katherine Bone

Manage front of house operations effectively.
Assist parents, children, staff, and stakeholders in navigating school community interactions.
Support headteacher and teaching staff to enhance educational delivery.

Engage families and professionals through phone calls, providing clear signposting advice and referrals to enhance access to services.

Manage attendance records in Arbor to ensure all children accounted for each day.
Contact parents, other schools, and professionals to support children's safety and attendance.
Schedule meetings and communicate with parents to address concerns and barriers to attendance.

Report to headteacher on attendance issues including authorised and unauthorised leave.
Communicate with feeder schools regarding student attendance patterns.
Issue penalty notices in accordance with HCC policy as required.
Liaise with HCC attendance team for guidance on non-payment or intervention advice.

Provide essential first aid support to children and staff daily.
Administer prescribed and emergency medication to pupils as required.
Coordinate allergy-specific menu planning to ensure dietary safety for children.

Managed school communication system ParentMail, facilitating email payments, permissions, and forms.
Assist in selling school uniforms directly from school office throughout academic year.
Ensure consistent supply and delivery options for uniforms.
Create school newsletters using Sway platform, producing accurate and informative letters distributed according to permissions from parents.

Manage school cash office system to facilitate lunch orders.
Support unofficial accounts management through this platform.
Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for operational efficiency.

Organise permissions and payments for school trips across year groups.
Provide transport support by driving a minibus for inter-school games.
Maintain a clean driving licence with business insurance for car use as needed.
Support children with additional needs by safeguarding and ensuring readiness to return to class.
Record all information on CPOMS for DSLs to monitor child circumstances and vulnerabilities in compliance with KCSIE updates.

Assist children and parents by providing necessary support and flexibility.
Calm and soothe children during challenging moments.
Encourage open communication and actively listen to concerns.

Foster staff mental health and wellbeing by implementing initiatives such as book swap baskets, birthday treats, get well wishes, care packages, and traditional secret Santa activities.

• Administered first aid and handled emergencies with composure, safeguarding children's well-being at all times.
• Monitored children's progress and milestones, sharing observations with parents for a collaborative approach to development.
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary requirements and promoting healthy eating habits.
• Organised outdoor excursions and educational visits, enriching children's learning experiences beyond the home setting.
• Provided well prepared healthy meals on a regular basis.
• Reviewed all risk assessments regularly to guarantee they were still effective.
• Maintained open and effective communication with parents, providing updates on children's wellbeing and progress.
• Provided safe and nurturing care for children aged 0-12, fostering a positive and secure environment.

• Chairperson of community and charity led nursery school with responsibilities for staff and children under 5. Accountable to Ofsted

• Cared for three children aged between 6 months and 6 years, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Supervised daily operations within delicatessen department to ensure high standards of product quality and customer service.

• Provided children with positive, happy and supportive environments throughout playtime activities.
• Maintained positive relationships with parents.
• Ensured company policies, procedures and operational practices were followed.
• Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to children and their families, upholding professional standards and trust.
• Administered first aid and medication as required, following strict guidelines and procedures to maintain children's health and well-being.

• RGN Diploma in Nursing