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Kelly Wallbanks

Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire

Summary

I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I am sincere and dedicated to my work and the children. I love working with children and being part of their journeys. Seeing them grow, learn, and develop is the best reward you can have. I give everything to the children; they get so much love, and I enjoy making unforgettable memories with them. I love seeing their characters shine, and it's a joy to be with children every day.


I want to be open and honest. I have a disability and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It has changed my life, but it has not changed me. I am the same person, with the same heart and passion for working with children. Some days are harder then others but asking for a little help is what makes a team special. We all bring something different to a team, and are all unique individuals. I would love the opportunity to come and meet your setting, so I can show you how much I can give to the children and your team. Children are so important in life, they are golden and I love being a small part of their journey. When I am doing something I love each day, it is not work, it is not a job to me it feels like an honor.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
10053
10053
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Little Rascals
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
07.2012 - Current

I spent five years at college and then joined Little Rascals Day Nursery, starting as a relief cover. I then got taken on full-time and have never looked back. I have spent over ten years in a room with toddlers ranging from 15 months to 30 months.


It's a dream to work with children; it is such a joy. I currently have eight key children and conduct observations, share 'wow' moments, and write reports. I plan next steps and engage in exciting activities to support both fun and learning. I build special relationships with the children and their families, and I enjoy being part of their journeys with them.


I support my room senior by working well as part of a team. I am also responsible for planning for the room. I examine what is working well and what is not. I plan to meet the children's interests and extend their learning. I communicate with my fellow team members, discuss their ideas and views, and schedule them for a day to participate in an activity. I am always there to help and support my team. I am also responsible for reviewing wow moment observations. I view tapestry each week and look over the observations. I check to see that all children are getting wow moment observations and feedback to the key people.


Little Rascals use the training website Noodle Now, which I love. I have completed numerous courses and found them to be a valuable resource for supporting my learning and gaining valuable information and knowledge.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Brooksby Melton College
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

NVQ Level 2 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Brooksby Melton College
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Adult Literacy - Level 2

Brooksby Melton College
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care

Brooksby Melton College
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

GCSEs - English

The Rutland College
Oakham, Rutland

Skills

  • First Aid Trained
  • Good communication
  • Great team worker
  • Fun, crazy, and silly
  • Can sing nursery rhymes out of tune
  • Patience, caring, and loving
  • Love to get messy / enjoys messy play
  • Give 100%
  • Love to learn
  • Be myself


Affiliations

  • I love spending time with family, My pets and friends. My pets are such a big part of my life, I love them so much and they are family. I have dogs, cats, fish, birds, and so many more. I enjoy going on adventures on my own, often to London to tour around and enjoy football and concerts. I am part of the Melton U3A which I love so much and love going on on long walks. One of my favourite places to go is Australia, me and my brother have been three times and going next year again. I am a big supporter of the Women's football, I love going to watch football and enjoy yelling at the telly to cheer them on.

Timeline

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Little Rascals
07.2012 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Brooksby Melton College

NVQ Level 2 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

Brooksby Melton College

Adult Literacy - Level 2

Brooksby Melton College

NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care

Brooksby Melton College

GCSEs - English

The Rutland College
Kelly Wallbanks