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Nadine Elissa Bagshaw

Newbury,Berkshire

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Early Years Education practitioner with a deep appreciation for the transformative impact of guidance and encouragement in a child's early learning journey. Committed to fostering nurturing environments where children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Experienced in applying EYFS principles to prepare children for school readiness, while continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enthusiastic about working with diverse age groups and supporting families through collaborative and inclusive practices.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse Practitioner

Wings & Wellies Pre-school
Newbury, Berkshire
09.2018 - 08.2025
  • Safeguarding lead
  • Responsible for 4-7 children aged between two and a half years and 4 years of age.
  • Responsible for the development of their learning journey in line with the EYFS guidelines.
  • Nurtured each child's personal development by engaging closely with parents, incorporating consistent support and guidance for the whole family through frequent catch-ups and discussions.
  • Administered daily and weekly planning involving creative art activities, messy play, and imaginative play, effectively incorporating children's interests with learning objectives centred on seasonal themes and environmental contexts.
  • Monitored children's progress, ensuring developmental milestones were met.
  • Managed challenging behaviour effectively, maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the nursery.
  • Administered first aid as needed, ensuring immediate care during emergencies.
  • We have supported celebrations in the setting marking key events in the calendar and marking the daily and weekly special moments on tapestry for parents and for the purpose of recording all information for Ofsted.
  • Work cohesively within a team of 6 to 7 professionals throughout 6-year period
  • Participated in vibrant team environment cultivating fun, laughter, and strong community bonds

Teaching Assistant

Falkland Primary School
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supervised daily activities of a severely Autistic individual to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Managed daily requirements for year 2 teacher and her class, facilitating effective learning.
  • Coordinated support for individual needs, promoting an inclusive environment.

Fundraising Officer and Early Years Practitioner

Pumpkins Pre-School
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for organising and co-ordinating all fundraising events, promoting and securing funds.
  • Setting fundraising calendars and working with local companies to obtain support for our charity.
  • As a staff member worked closely with all children monitoring and encouraging social development.
  • Setting reading and numerical activities plus assisting all children with their personal hygiene.
  • Co-ordinating the snack schedule to ensure nutritious healthy options were available.

Family Support Coordinator

Home-start
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: children's charity
  • Worked as a volunteer with, and on behalf of this children's charity to support parents giving them and their children the best start in life.
  • I handled supporting a family to help in growing their confidence and helping broaden their links with the local community.
  • My role as a support worker was to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children.
  • I successfully completed my accreditation training during my service with Home- Start.
  • Children's charity

Sales Team Leader

Mothercare
Newbury
02.2005 - 03.2011
  • Responsible for heading up front of house and managing younger team members.
  • Responsible for the management of the maternity department.
  • Co-ordinated in-house bra fitting training events.
  • Completed bumps and babes training events for new parents and parents to be at Nuffield leisure.

Various Managerial Roles

Playtex / Wonderbra
03.1999 - 02.2005
  • Responsible for National Account Management, plus working in one of the European offices developing relations with the German sales division.
  • Responsible for the recruitment and training of representatives in top key sales stores.
  • Managing sales targets and seasonal promotions.

National Account Manager

Playtex / Wonderbra
01.2003 - 02.2004
  • Management and development of nine National Accounts (including Selfridges and Topshop).
  • Management of a £2.5 million business.
  • Management of fashion shows for new seasonal launches.
  • Sell-in by target by account and management of sell-out.
  • Management of a team of merchandisers supporting my accounts.

Sales Representative

Playtex / Wonderbra
03.1999 - 01.2003
  • Conducted promotional sell-in of new seasonal products and key basic lines to 16 accounts.
  • Achieved 10% year-on-year sales growth across account portfolio.
  • Set comprehensive marketing and sales schedules tailored for each account.
  • Performed weekly analyses of account performance against sales targets.
  • Established sales targets and budgets for territory managers and national accounts.

Education

BSC. (Hons) - Applied Sociology

University of Surrey
09.1993 - 06.1997

A Levels - Sociology (B), German (C), History (C)

St Bart's 6th Form
09.1991 - 07.1993

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs (A-B) including Maths and English

Shaw House
01.1988 - 01.1991

NVQ Level 3 - Nursery Nurse Practitioner

Wings & Wellies Pre-school
Newbury, Berkshire
09.2018 - Current

Skills & Abilities

Management

National Account Manager for Playtex/Wonderbra, 01/01/03, 02/29/04, Management and development of nine National Accounts (including Selfridges and Topshop), Management of a £2.5 million business, Management of fashion shows for new seasonal launches, Sell-in by target by account and management of sell-out, Management of a team of merchandisers supporting my accounts,


Sales

Sales representative for Playtex/Wonderbra, 03/01/99, 01/31/03, Promotional sell in of new seasonal products and key basic product lines to 16 accounts, Sales forecasts and weekly analysis of account performance versus sales targets, Setting marketing and sales schedules by account, Account portfolio achieved a 10% sales growth year on year, Setting of sales targets and budgets for territory Managers and National accounts,


Communication

Fundraising Officer and Early Years Practitioner, 09/01/11, 04/30/16, Successfully organised all in house charity events, Worked with parents and staff and local companies to ensure success of events, Ran coffee mornings in house and externally to rally support for the Pre School, Organised a sponsored bounce in house creating all paperwork and advertising, Organised a sponsored scoot to Pre-School creating all advertising and paperwork, Responsible for 4 key children and their development, Daily communication with the team on plans and progress of toddlers, Teaching youngsters to grow and prosper in a safe and fun environment, Referring to key EYFS guidelines to ensure all key children were on target to succeed, Sales team leader for Mothercare Newbury, 02/01/05, 03/31/11, Heading up front of house and managing younger team members, Management of the maternity department, Co-ordinated in-house bra fitting training events, Completed bumps and babes training events for new parents and parents to be at Nuffield leisure

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse Practitioner

Wings & Wellies Pre-school
09.2018 - 08.2025

NVQ Level 3 - Nursery Nurse Practitioner

Wings & Wellies Pre-school
09.2018 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Falkland Primary School
04.2016 - 06.2017

Family Support Coordinator

Home-start
01.2014 - 01.2016

Fundraising Officer and Early Years Practitioner

Pumpkins Pre-School
09.2011 - 04.2016

Sales Team Leader

Mothercare
02.2005 - 03.2011

National Account Manager

Playtex / Wonderbra
01.2003 - 02.2004

Various Managerial Roles

Playtex / Wonderbra
03.1999 - 02.2005

Sales Representative

Playtex / Wonderbra
03.1999 - 01.2003

BSC. (Hons) - Applied Sociology

University of Surrey
09.1993 - 06.1997

A Levels - Sociology (B), German (C), History (C)

St Bart's 6th Form
09.1991 - 07.1993

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs (A-B) including Maths and English

Shaw House
01.1988 - 01.1991
Nadine Elissa Bagshaw