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MARGARET ELAINE EASTHAM

WINDSOR,Windsor and Maidenhead

Summary

Dedicated professional committed to creating nurturing environments for young children. Strong leadership and communication skills combined with expertise in child development and team management. Aiming to enhance nursery operations and positively influence children's growth and staff performance.

Compassionate and dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills and background in early childhood education. Demonstrates excellent leadership and organisational abilities, paired with effective communication. Committed to fostering nurturing environment that supports children's growth and development.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Nursery manager

Cleveland Park day nursery ( now kids inc)
London, London

Senior manager

Tiny Tots Down Grange Farmhouse
Basingstoke, Hampshire
2023.04 - 2026.04
  • Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
  • Administered first aid when required, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create engaging lesson plans, enhancing child development.
  • Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
  • Secured resources such as toys or teaching materials that promote early childhood education within budget constraints.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations diligently.
  • Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
  • Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic facilities, prioritising health of children under care.
  • Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Led nursery team to achieve 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating with exceptional quality care.
  • Successfully managed risk assessment procedures by adopting industry best practices.

Reason for leaving - Seeking for new challenge -

Centre director

Busy Bees Binscombe and Godalming
Godalming, Surrey
2022.10 - 2023.03
  • Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.

Reason for leaving - Non renewal of lease at Binscombe.

Nursery manager

N Family
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
2020.07 - 2022.10
  • Managed emergency situations with composure, ensuring safety of children and staff members.
  • Oversaw recruitment processes for new staff, ensuring alignment with nursery needs.
  • Applied government guidelines on early years foundation stage curriculum within nursery setting.
  • Maintained child records regularly, accurately reflecting developmental stages and special requirements.
  • Facilitated employee training sessions to enhance service provision in nursery.
  • Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Owned timely completion of daily administration activities within nursery.
  • Dealt with Safeguarding Concerns.
  • Opened Nursery during covid and by scratch. Helped the Nursery with procedure and policies

Reason for Leaving - Change of structure of company.

Manager

millies house
parsons green, fulham
2018.02 - 2020.05
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
  • Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in the nursery.
  • Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
  • Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.

left because or covid

Senior manager (consultant)

little cherubs
Hounslow, Berkshire
2017.02 - 2018.02
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in the nursery.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations diligently.
  • Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.

reason for leaving : company dissolved

Manager

Monkey Puzzle
Weybridge, Surrey
2016.01 - 2016.05
  • Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in the nursery.
  • Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create engaging lesson plans, enhancing child development.
  • Managed team staff members within nursery setting.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Facilitated smooth execution of daily nursery activities including lunchtimes, free play and student arrivals and departures.
  • Reason for leaving: to seek another challenge.

Link co-ordinator community (Leader)

Eastwood centre for children and families
Roehampton, Wandsworth
2011.02 - 2015.05
  • Facilitated staff development programmes to cultivate leadership skills across all departments.
  • Identified key growth opportunities to enhance overall business performance.
  • Responsible for leading 2 teams with the centre Consisting of the management of the nursery and the community team.
  • MALM lead on safeguarding
  • Attending case conferences
  • Testifying in court on child protection cases
  • Running groups for vulnerable families
  • Formulated strategic objectives, thereby fostering a cohesive team environment.
  • Mitigated risk through careful analysis and proactive measures.
  • Implemented robust security measures, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Implemented rigorous data management practices, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Investigated allegations of abuse or neglect, safeguarding children's well-being.
  • Assessed environmental impact of proposed developments, safeguarding local ecosystems.
  • Responded to emergency situations calmly, safeguarding patient welfare.
  • Liaised with legal teams on lease agreements, safeguarding owner interests.

Reason for leaving - Change of head leader.

Self employed consultant (Teaching safeguarding)

private consultant ( self employer)
2010.03 - 2011.02
  • Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
  • Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Devised detailed project plans with clear milestones, encouraging team focus and direction.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits and reviews.
  • Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.
  • Delivered customised training programmes to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
  • Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
  • Safeguarding consultant and training

Reason for Leaving - Inconsistent work.

Nursery Manager

Academy for Kids
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2008.10 - 2010.06
  • Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
  • Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in the nursery.
  • Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
  • Secured resources such as toys or teaching materials that promote early childhood education within budget constraints.
  • Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
  • Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Managed team of [Number] staff members within nursery setting.
  • Facilitated smooth execution of daily nursery activities including lunchtimes, free play and student arrivals and departures.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Reason for leaving - Better opportunity offered.

Senior Nursery Manager

Child base nursery ltd
Chiswick, Hounslow
2006.11 - 2008.04
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Secured resources such as toys or teaching materials that promote early childhood education within budget constraints.
  • Led team meetings effectively to discuss developmental concerns or improvements in teaching strategies.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations diligently.
  • Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Responsible for three nurseries/supporting.
  • Budget management
  • Child base curriculum.
  • Overseeing the nurseries

Manager

Platinum childcare
, Bedford
2004.09 - 2006.09
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create engaging lesson plans, enhancing child development.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Liaised with external social service provisions for excellent care continuity.
  • Reviewed staff performance regularly to maintain safe, compliant care.
  • Reason for leaving : new opportunity.

Area manager

Just Learning
West Malling, Kent
2001.09 - 2004.10
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
  • Reviewed staff performance regularly to maintain safe, compliant care.
  • Maximised government funding opportunities for increased care capabilities.
  • Demonstrated intercultural awareness for inclusive care provisions.
  • Provided social services support to children and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Reason for leaving was too much travel

Regional manager

Bright Horizons
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2001.01 - 2001.09
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
  • Demonstrated intercultural awareness for inclusive care provisions.
  • Reason for leaving : travel was too far

Manager

Asquith court Nursery
Harmondsworth, Hillingdon
1999.01 - 2001.01
  • Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Reason for leaving : I joined another nursery due to promotion

Nursery manager

Brockhall Village Nursery
, Lancashire
1995.01 - 1999.01
  • Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
  • Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
  • Conducted employee training sessions for enhanced service provision in the nursery.
  • Reinforced a positive learning atmosphere with effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
  • Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Reason for Leaving : Moved to a different county

private Nanny

Self employed
Barrowford, Lancashire
1987.01 - 1995.01

Private nanny to various Families, I had one child in-between these dates whist working ands a private nanny.

mother

self
1983.01 - 1987.01

During this time I did not work as I was pregnant , on of my children had complex needs and various operations during this time, with procedures At, Royal Manchester hospital and later Booth hall Manchester. ( should you require further information please do not hesitate to ask

Deputy manager

Manchester road Family centre
Accrington, Lancashire
1981.03 - 1981.06
  • Managed resources effectively by careful inventory control-preventing waste whilst ensuring availability of required materials.
  • Upheld all regulatory requirements for early years education, maintaining high quality service provision.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment by implementing creative learning strategies.
  • Regularly updated individual child records, enabling accurate tracking of developmental progress.
  • Adapted activities to cater for diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusivity at all times.
  • Ensured safety of children through regular risk assessments and monitoring.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
  • Reason for leaving : Maternity

none

none
1980.01 - 1981.01

Maternity leave

State Nurse ( trainee)

Blackburn Royal Infurmary
Blackburn, Lancashire
1978.01 - 1980.01

Training to be a state registered nurse

left during pregnancy

Educator

Queens road Family centre
Accrington, Lancashire
1975.01 - 1978.01
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
  • Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, enhancing communication regarding student progress and issues faced in class.
  • Collaborated effectively with parents to support students' education, resulting in improved student performance at home and school.
  • Reason for leaving : went into nursing

Assistant House mistress

National children's home
Edgeware, Bolton
1973.01 - 1975.01

Caring for children that had been placed into care ( looked after children)

NNEB Student

Rosendale college of further education
Rossendale, Lancashire
1971.01 - 1973.01

Training as a student.

Education

National nursery Examination Board - Early years education

National Nursery Examination Board
North Lanarkshire
1971.01 - 1973.06

Degree in Childcare - Early years education

Middlesex University
City of london
2010.01 - 2012.09

National Professional Qualificatio in Integrated - In Integrated Centre Leadership

National college or teaching and leadership
Central london
2011.06 - 2013.07

NVQ Level 4 - Training and development for Childcare

City and Guilds
Lancheshire
1995.04 - 1997.07

Centre council for education in social work - Childcare

CCETSW
1974.01 - 1974.12

Skills

  • Educational programme design
  • Child development understanding
  • Implementation of inclusive practices
  • Behavioural management techniques
  • Parent-Guardian relations
  • Nurturing attitude
  • Constructive feedback giving
  • Teaching alphabet and numbers
  • Childcare regulations compliance
  • Early education regulations familiarity
  • Learning disability training
  • Child protection understanding
  • Nutritional planning
  • Day care budget oversight
  • Child-Centred approach
  • Child behaviour assessment
  • Calm under pressure
  • Team building
  • Child-led care
  • EYFS frameworks knowledge
  • Safeguarding Lead
  • first aid
  • Ofsted compliance
  • Multi-site nursery management
  • Policy implementation
  • Nursery occupancy management
  • Early years care
  • First Aid certification
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • OFSTED inspection preparation
  • EYFS curriculum knowledge
  • Line management
  • Staff leadership
  • Early Years Education
  • Nursery environment development
  • Child Protection
  • Data Protection Act compliance
  • Child development knowledge
  • Empathetic communication
  • Audit preparation
  • Child safeguarding
  • Pedagogical dialogues
  • Coaching leadership
  • Parent partnerships
  • Safeguarding
  • 1 to 1 support
  • Early Years Foundational Stages

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior manager

Tiny Tots Down Grange Farmhouse
2023.04 - 2026.04

Centre director

Busy Bees Binscombe and Godalming
2022.10 - 2023.03

Nursery manager

N Family
2020.07 - 2022.10

Manager

millies house
2018.02 - 2020.05

Senior manager (consultant)

little cherubs
2017.02 - 2018.02

Manager

Monkey Puzzle
2016.01 - 2016.05

National Professional Qualificatio in Integrated - In Integrated Centre Leadership

National college or teaching and leadership
2011.06 - 2013.07

Link co-ordinator community (Leader)

Eastwood centre for children and families
2011.02 - 2015.05

Self employed consultant (Teaching safeguarding)

private consultant ( self employer)
2010.03 - 2011.02

Degree in Childcare - Early years education

Middlesex University
2010.01 - 2012.09

Nursery Manager

Academy for Kids
2008.10 - 2010.06

Senior Nursery Manager

Child base nursery ltd
2006.11 - 2008.04

Manager

Platinum childcare
2004.09 - 2006.09

Area manager

Just Learning
2001.09 - 2004.10

Regional manager

Bright Horizons
2001.01 - 2001.09

Manager

Asquith court Nursery
1999.01 - 2001.01

NVQ Level 4 - Training and development for Childcare

City and Guilds
1995.04 - 1997.07

Nursery manager

Brockhall Village Nursery
1995.01 - 1999.01

private Nanny

Self employed
1987.01 - 1995.01

mother

self
1983.01 - 1987.01

Deputy manager

Manchester road Family centre
1981.03 - 1981.06

none

none
1980.01 - 1981.01

State Nurse ( trainee)

Blackburn Royal Infurmary
1978.01 - 1980.01

Educator

Queens road Family centre
1975.01 - 1978.01

Centre council for education in social work - Childcare

CCETSW
1974.01 - 1974.12

Assistant House mistress

National children's home
1973.01 - 1975.01

NNEB Student

Rosendale college of further education
1971.01 - 1973.01

National nursery Examination Board - Early years education

National Nursery Examination Board
1971.01 - 1973.06

Nursery manager

Cleveland Park day nursery ( now kids inc)
MARGARET ELAINE EASTHAM