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Kathryn Body

Bromley,United Kingdom

Summary

Resourceful professional with motivational approach, eager to transition into leadership role. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving skills, coupled with keen ability to drive team performance and foster collaboration. Poised to deliver impactful results, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Safeguarding Manager (DSL) and Senior Mental Health Lead

Dunraven Educational Trust, The Elmgreen School
Tulse Hill , Lambeth
09.2009 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for the support and development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for The Elmgreen School.
  • Ability to take child-centred approach to any investigation and safeguarding procedures
  • Daily triaging of disclosures and staff's reporting through school's online recording system (CPOMS)
  • Line management of HLTA's responsible for Child in Need and Early Help casework

Education Welfare Officer

Children and Young People’s Services
Brixton, Lambeth
04.2008 - 08.2009
  • Company Overview: London Borough of Lambeth
  • Prepare cases for referral to Court (Magistrates and Family Proceedings), give evidence as required, and ensure relevant disclosure materials are provided.
  • Liaised with parents and teachers for improved student attendance.
  • Collaborated with social services for holistic student support.
  • Delivered tailored support programmes, addressing diverse needs of disadvantaged pupils.
  • Provided guidance on welfare legislation and policy updates to educational staff.
  • Improved parent-school relationship by mediating disputes and misunderstandings.

Nanny

Lee and Nyssa Hales
Redhill, Surrey
12.2007 - 03.2008
  • Encouragement of intellectual, social and emotional development through activities and play
  • Supervision and safety of children
  • Assisting with homework, tutoring and school preparation
  • Managed behavioural issues sensitively, fostering respect in children.

Behaviour Resource Team

Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.1997 - 11.2007
  • Company Overview: Ontario, Canada
  • Work within multi-disciplinary team to observe and assess high risk students in order to develop, implement and evaluate strategies for behaviour modification to avoid permanent exclusion for students in mainstream education.
  • Worked closely with teachers for targeted behavioural management plans.
  • Assisted in designing individual education plans to meet unique student requirements.
  • Managed behaviour issues by implementing effective support strategies.
  • Provided guidance, improved communication skills amongst pupils.
  • Participated actively in team meetings, contributed valuable inputs on student behaviours.
  • Built stronger pupil-teacher relationships with clear communication strategies.
  • Reduced instances of disruptive behaviour with proactive interventions.

Child Care Worker

Women’s Emergency Centre
Woodstock, Ontario
08.1997 - 11.2000
  • Provide care for children in women’s refuge centre to leave domestic violence.
  • Counselled children in areas of witnessing violence and supported programming around anger management and building resilience.
  • Developed age-appropriate learning programmes for cognitive enhancement.
  • Addressed parents' questions regarding childcare strategies to reassure them about their child's well-being.
  • Promoted social skills through group activities, facilitating peer interaction.
  • Supported children in developing positive self-view and emotional resilience, using behaviour management strategies.

Nanny

Brad and Joann Harper
Toronto, Ontario
01.1996 - 09.1996
  • Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
  • Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
  • Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.

Education

Child and Youth Worker Diploma - Human Growth and Development, Therapeutic Activity Programming, Psychology of Childhood Adolescence

Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
09.1990 - 06.1993

ORC High School Diploma - Humanities And Social Sciences

Norwich District High School
09.1986 - 06.1990

Skills

  • Inspiring motivation
  • Influential communication
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Diplomatic communication
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Strategic planning
  • Crisis management

Custom

  • Fundraising Co-coordinator TVDSB
  • Field trip Committee Member TVDSB
  • Former Camp Hope Board Member

Timeline

Safeguarding Manager (DSL) and Senior Mental Health Lead

Dunraven Educational Trust, The Elmgreen School
09.2009 - 05.2025

Education Welfare Officer

Children and Young People’s Services
04.2008 - 08.2009

Nanny

Lee and Nyssa Hales
12.2007 - 03.2008

Behaviour Resource Team

Thames Valley District School Board
09.1997 - 11.2007

Child Care Worker

Women’s Emergency Centre
08.1997 - 11.2000

Nanny

Brad and Joann Harper
01.1996 - 09.1996

Child and Youth Worker Diploma - Human Growth and Development, Therapeutic Activity Programming, Psychology of Childhood Adolescence

Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
09.1990 - 06.1993

ORC High School Diploma - Humanities And Social Sciences

Norwich District High School
09.1986 - 06.1990

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