Poppy Nightingale
Bedford,Amphtill
Summary
Dedicated Early Years Practitioner with strengths in child development and emotional support. Plans and implements engaging activities to foster holistic growth in children aged 2–4 years. Builds positive relationships with families and colleagues to promote a nurturing learning environment.
But as well as this i am open to learning other jobs and roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Practitioner
fordfield nursery
11.2025 - Current
- Supported the learning and development of children aged 2–4 years through play-based and educational activities.
- Planned and assisted with engaging activities to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Observed and recorded children's progress and milestones, contributing to individual learning plans.
- Maintained a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in line with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, and personal care.
- Built positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support children's wellbeing and development.
- Encouraged positive behaviour and helped children develop confidence, independence, and communication skills.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure high standards of care and early years education
Education
GCSEs - functional skills
fordfield nursery
fordfield01-2025
Skills
- Early years safeguarding
- Collaborative teamwork
- Child development strategies
- Individual learning plans
- Emotional support
- Environmental safety
- Activity planning
- Communication skills
- DBS check cleared
- Safeguarding awareness
- Paediatric First Aid
- Patience with learners
- Active listening
- Empathy understanding
- Energetic
- Communication
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Play-based learning
- Outdoor play supervision
- Environmental hygiene standards
- Child safety regulations
- Approachable personality
Timeline
Early Years Practitioner
fordfield nursery
11.2025 - Current
GCSEs - functional skills
fordfield nursery