Morag Cobb

In January 2023 I was promoted to Manager from Deputy & 3-5 Room Senior. I still carried on my senior role until August 2023.

As Manager I carried out specific roles and responsibilities;

• Supporting staff team
• Daily running of the service & liaising with the Director (Mark Mitchell)
• Ensuring high quality provision was provided throughout the setting.
• Observing staff & staff supervisions.
• Leading 6 monthly appraisal meetings with staff to discuss progress.
• Leading the settings Quality Assurance.
• Leading QA meetings (monthly)
• Working in partnership with Local Authority and settings Local Co-ordinators.
• Taking responsibility of invoices & handling payments.
• Ordering and sourcing resources (resource lists to ensure we were on top of stock)
• Arranging maintenance to be carried out around the setting.
• Handling complaints from families or Care Inspectorate.
• Updating our website & social media pages.
• Using Firm dash to keep on top of applications and supporting families with enrolling their children.
• Completing annual returns, census & tender.
• Ordering weekly food shop & ensuring this fits all dietary requirements.
• Creating our snack & meal menus to fit with national guidance.
• Organising viewings for families/ open days to showcase setting.
• Supporting 2-5's with the Developmental Tracker and using this in their planning.
• Setting up partnerships in the local community.
• Supporting children with transitions in and out of the setting.
• Working collaboratively with agencies to support ASN children.
• Relaying trainings to staff/sharing knowledge to support them to better practice.
• Staying up to to date with relevant guidance/documentation to support my role.
• Supporting staff with observations.
• Auditing observations, my worlds & relevant room documents (PRO-FORMA)
• Maintained clean and hygienic facilities, prioritising health of children under care.
• 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.
• Administered first aid when required, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
• Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
• Managed food preparation areas for adherence to proper hygiene standards in meals served to children.
• Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
• Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
• Attend training to support my role adhering to SSSC requirements.
• Support staff wellbeing, daily wellbeing checks.
• Mentoring Trainee staff through their apprenticeship.
• Updating/creating setting policies, reviewing these & ensuring they fit local and national guidance.
• Attend/host children planning meetings.
• Keep children's chronologies up to date.
• Use induction resource with new staff.
• Be the settings Child protection officer and complete relevant training to support this.

In August 2020 I started my career in early years completing my SVQ 3 in the first 15 months.

In June 2022 I interviewed to be the Senior of the 3-5 room & was successful, some of the roles I carried out were;

• Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
• Set up play room to ensure it reflected the learning needs/ interests of the children.
• Observed and documented children's learning.
• Role Modelled good practice to staff in the room and provide any support where requires.
• Lead the room and ensured high quality provision was provided to all children.
• Work collaboratively with other senior staff in the setting and attended meetings.
• Worked with toddler room senior to support transitions.
• Liaised with the schools for P1 transitions.
• Held parent evenings/My world reviews.
• Supported children/ families with settling in period.
• Completed weekly book checks to ensure staff were up to date with paper work.
• Use relevant documents to provide learning (CFE, RTA, Health & social care standards, GIRFEC, UNCRC & progression pathways.
• Ensured children were meeting next steps and linking these to DM tracker.
• Hold staff supervisions/peer mentoring.
• Completed appropriate training (e-learning/ in person)
• Reflect on training/ self learning.
• Implemented knowledge with other staff and used this in my practice.
• Administer any first aid.
• Fill out medication forms with parents (review every few months)
• Change nappies/ support with toilet learning.
• Provide calm nurturing snack times.
• Supported staff with running's of cosy corner.
• Use Individual Education Plans and communication passports to provide correct support for ASN children or any requiring targeted intervention.
• Participate in Quality Assurance research.
• Have strong relationships with children and their families.

• Advocated on behalf of clients when liaising with healthcare professionals or social workers.
• Maintained accurate records of all interactions, observations and changes in the client's condition.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills by juggling multiple tasks efficiently without compromising on quality of care delivered.
• Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Undertook light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, shopping and laundry to assist clients in maintaining a clean living space.
• Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently by immediately contacting relevant healthcare professionals.
• Provided high-quality care to elderly clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Ensured medication schedules were followed accurately to maintain client health.
• Travelled between different households providing compassionate support for individuals unable to leave their homes.
• Fostered warm relationships with clients based on trust, respect and compassion.