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Maddy Dean

Whittlesey,Cambridgeshire

Summary

I am a dedicated Early Years apprentice with a good understanding of the EYFS and a child-centred approach. I believe it is important to have a strong bond with parents, children, and other practitioners I work with. I am always interested in learning new skills within the nursery and in keeping up to date with current legislation, policies, and procedures. I am skilled in problem-solving, communication, team building and supporting others around me. I am fully DBS-checked and First Aid-trained. I continue to maintain strong timekeeping skills and create nurturing environments for the children in my setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Early Years practitioner apprentice

Alphabet Day Nursery
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
2025.01 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, encouraging open communication about children's progress.
  • Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Assisted in planning outdoor activities, promoting physical development
  • Served as Key Person for 14 children.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, supporting their social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Adapted activities to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within settings

Early Years Practitioner apprentice

Alpha Kindergarten
Stanground, Peterborough
2024.10 - 2025.01
  • Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.

Early years practitioner apprentice

Alphabet Day Nursery
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
2023.04 - 2024.09
  • Experience within every room at the setting being 0-2,2-3 and 3-4s
  • Gained knowledge of the routines in every room
  • First Aid trained
  • Created bonds within my setting with the parents and the children
  • Shadowed other practitioners to gain a better understanding of how to do effective handovers with parents

Retail worker

The Perfume Shop
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2022.12 - 2023.04
  • Providing an outstanding customer service
    ● Effectively matching the correct fragrance to the
    customers needs
    ● Introducing a range of add-ons
    ● Keeping up to date with new fragrances and effectively
    introducing them to the customers
    ● Maintaining the cleanliness of the store
    ● Processing transactions at the till point.

Estate agents assistant

Cannon and Co estate agents
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
2022.12 - 2023.02

● Assisting with meetings, discussing and understanding
the needs of sellers
● Scheduling appointments that are suitable with clients
schedules
● Performing research on the local market by comparing
properties and checking market activity to establish a
selling price.

Work experience for college

Park Lane primary school
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
2022.01 - 2022.02

Working with children ages 3-5 helped them with their reading,
imaginary place and helped them with their assigned tasks for
the day.

  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Education

GCSEs - GCSE

Sir Harry Smith Community College
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
09/2016 - 05/2021

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough
09/2021 - 05/2022

A-Levels - Business Studies

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough
09/2022 - 02/2023

Skills

  • EYFS understanding
  • Child-Centred approach
  • Innovative thinking
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • DBS checked
  • First aid trained
  • Timekeeping skills

Timeline

Early Years practitioner apprentice

Alphabet Day Nursery
2025.01 - Current

Early Years Practitioner apprentice

Alpha Kindergarten
2024.10 - 2025.01

Early years practitioner apprentice

Alphabet Day Nursery
2023.04 - 2024.09

Retail worker

The Perfume Shop
2022.12 - 2023.04

Estate agents assistant

Cannon and Co estate agents
2022.12 - 2023.02

Work experience for college

Park Lane primary school
2022.01 - 2022.02

GCSEs - GCSE

Sir Harry Smith Community College
09/2016 - 05/2021

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Peterborough Regional College
09/2021 - 05/2022

A-Levels - Business Studies

Peterborough Regional College
09/2022 - 02/2023
Maddy Dean