Kellyanne Griffin

• Delivering high-quality early learning and childcare through responsive, child-centered practice that supports children’s holistic development. Creating rich, stimulating environments that promote exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence. Supporting children with a range of needs through nurturing, inclusive approaches, using visual supports, sensory tools, and personalised strategies where appropriate. Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families to ensure consistency and emotional security. Contributing to team planning, reflective discussions, and continuous improvement. Ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, and GIRFEC procedures are followed.
• Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
• Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
• Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
• Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
• Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
• Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
• Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
• Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
• Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
• Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
• Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
• Served as Key Person for children.

Delivering high-quality early learning and childcare through nurturing, child-centred practice. Providing targeted support to children with additional needs using visual supports, sensory tools, personalised routines, and one-to-one nurturing interactions. Progressing into the role of ASN Lead, coordinating individual support strategies and modelling inclusive practice for colleagues. Maintaining a safe, inclusive environment and contributing to team planning and reflective practice.

• Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
• Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
• Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
• Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
• Implementing Curriculum of Excellence and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)