Layla Chapman
Benfleet, Essex ,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in early childhood education, specialising in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Demonstrates proficiency in paediatric first aid, nutritional understanding, and behaviour management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Skilled in activity planning, meal preparation, and school transitions, fostering positive reinforcement and parent partnership building. Committed to enhancing children's development through effective observations and assessments while maintaining compliance with nursery documentation standards.
Compassionate individual with strong background in child development and early education, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates proficiency in creating nurturing environments and fostering positive relationships with children and parents. Committed to enhancing children's growth and learning through innovative and engaging activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior nursery nurse
First Class Day Nursery LTD
South Benfleet, Essex
01.2019 - Current
- Led initiatives to create engaging educational activities for children to promote cognitive development.
- Mentored junior nursery staff to enhance their skills in child care and safety practices.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and ensure their emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented policies to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Conducted assessments to monitor children's progress and tailored learning experiences accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between team members to improve collaboration and service delivery.
- Administered first-aid as required, prioritised child health and safety at all times.
- Prepared nutritious meals for the children according to dietary needs and preferences,.
- Promoted diversity within the setting through inclusive activities teaching respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
- Sustained hygienic conditions within the nursery by thorough cleaning routines regularly carried out post sessions,.
- Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enabled tailored learning plans,.
- Built strong rapport with families to ensure smooth transitions for children during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Ensured safety protocols were adhered to, maintaining a secure nursery environment.
- Fostered emotional well-being of children by providing consistent support and comfort.
- Supporting new staff members by sharing best practice methods improved overall team performance,.
- Collaborated with parents and carers regarding each child's developmental progress for enhanced home-school partnership.
- Enabled accurate assessment of children's progress by providing staff support and guidance in relation to EYFS framework.
- Created an inclusive environment, ensuring equality of access and opportunity for children, parents and staff.
- Maximised children's engagement by establishing a structured routine of daily activities.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Apprenticeship
Level 3 Childcare
South Benfleet, Essex 03.2021 - 09.2022
Skills
- Paediatric first aid certified
- Nutritional understanding
- Potty training strategies
- EYFS curriculum knowledge
- Children observations and assessments
- Lunchtime supervision
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Nursery compliance documentation
- Behaviour management
- Health and safety training
- Activity planning
- Meal preparation
- Behavioural modelling
- School transitions
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Parent partnership building
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson and activity planning
- Patient and caring
- Fire safety knowledge
Certification
- First Aid
- Safeguarding
- Fire Safety
- Food & Hygiene
- Internet safety
- Safer sleeping
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Apprenticeship
Level 3 Childcare
03.2021 - 09.2022
Senior nursery nurse
First Class Day Nursery LTD
01.2019 - Current