Nicola Davies

Delivered training for Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development across Levels 1 to 5.

Assessed Playwork qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 in diverse childcare environments.

Supported trainees in Day Nurseries, primary schools, and community organisations.

Facilitated preschool education in deprived areas through summer schemes and trips.

Provided Essential Skills training in Application of Number and Communication at Levels 1 to 3.

• Served as Internal Verifier during monthly panel meetings, focusing on Assessor role.
• Cultivated strong relationships with employers and students to identify individual needs.
• Demonstrated self-motivation while excelling both independently and within teams.

Assessed candidates for Children’s Care Learning and Development Levels 2 and 3, and Teaching Assistant Level 3.

Organised fortnightly guidance sessions for evening lessons on Technical Certificate delivery.

• Collaborated with Key Skills department to identify individual candidate requirements.
• Conducted regular workplace visits to observe performance and monitor development.
• Provided tailored advice and support based on individual candidate needs.
• Assisted candidates in compiling high-standard portfolios for assessment.
• Delivered full-time freelance assessments for City & County of Swansea starting February 2007.
• Transitioned from part-time NVQ Assessor roles at Neath & Port Talbot College to full-time positions.

Returned to work in 1998 after ten years of family responsibilities.

Served as Nursery Nurse at Tregwyr Infant School, engaging with all age groups.

Assisted teachers in planning and implementing school policies and creating a safe, stimulating environment.

• Facilitated appropriate experiences for comprehensive child development.
• Collaborated with colleagues to build strong relationships and value children's emotions and ideas.
• Maintained high expectations for every child's achievement.
• Provided play experiences in breakfast and after-school clubs when requested,
• Became NVQ Assessor following redundancy due to funding shortfall in July 2006.
• Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
• Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.