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Rebecca Orchard

Birmingham

Summary

  • Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
  • Dedicated Early Years Professioanl, with first-class communication and relationship-building skills. Assesses needs and builds care programmes to transform young lives. Proactive and responsive to meet individualised requirements in challenging situations, capitalising on Multi agency work in order to facilitate a child centred approach.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant director

Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Ltd
Solihull, West Midlands
12.2013 - Current
  • Quality Advisor
  • Early Years Consultant
  • LAC Co-Ordinator
  • SENCO
  • Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Multi agency work- Area SENDCO, Social workers, Family Support Workers, Health visitors, Speech and Language therapists, Occupational therapist.
  • Used holistic teaching and caregiving methods to support child wellbeing.
  • Created a safe environment for staff and children, constantly adhering to health and hygiene requirements.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
  • Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.

Deputy Manager

Banana Moon Day Nursery
Solihull , West Midlands
01.2012 - 11.2013

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  • Maintained a tidy, organised environment to facilitate optimal learning outcomes.
  • Developed curiosity and independence, encouraging children to actively play and explore.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to maintain safety and discipline.
  • Assessed pupil performance and adapted learning programmes to suit individual needs.

Early years educator/ Room Leader

Lawnswood Childcare Ltd
Solihull, West Midlands
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Established strong relationships with children and their parents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Years

The Open University
09.2019 - 05.2021

Foundation Degree - Early Years

The Open University
Milton Keynes
09.2015 - 09.2019

National Diploma - Child Care and Education

Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull
09.2006 - 05.2008

BTEC First Diploma - Health and Social Care

Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull
09.2005 - 05.2006

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Child Development

Light Hall School
09.2003 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Early Childhood Specialist
  • Effective communicator
  • Transformational leadership
  • Competence in digital platforms
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Prioritising workloads
  • Time Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Early Years

The Open University
09.2019 - 05.2021

Foundation Degree - Early Years

The Open University
09.2015 - 09.2019

Assistant director

Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Ltd
12.2013 - Current

Deputy Manager

Banana Moon Day Nursery
01.2012 - 11.2013

Early years educator/ Room Leader

Lawnswood Childcare Ltd
07.2008 - 12.2010

National Diploma - Child Care and Education

Solihull College and University Centre
09.2006 - 05.2008

BTEC First Diploma - Health and Social Care

Solihull College and University Centre
09.2005 - 05.2006

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Child Development

Light Hall School
09.2003 - 05.2005
Rebecca Orchard