Sarah Goodall
Loudwater, High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire
Summary
I have 21 years of experince in working with young children and families. My experience ranges across a variety of settings, such a Nurseries, Schools and Children's Centres. I am non judgemental and empathetic in my approach when building a professioanl relationship with parent/carers and thier children. I have a passion for making a positive change and impact on childrens lives who are at a disadvantage and aim to give them the opportunities they righly deserve. Over the past 21 years I have had the opportunities to work closely with other professionals such as Speecha dn Language Therapists, Occupational Therapy, Physio Therapy (CITs), Midwives, Health Visitors, Social Workers, Perinatal Mental Health Therapists, Portage, Stronger Families Key Workers, local Schools and Nurseries, NHS Dental Educator and many more.
I am driven, have a good work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team. The skills I have developed, through experience and training I feel are transferrable and I strive to continuously develop myself professionally and personal, by working outside of my comfort zone. I am willing to undertake new training opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Children's Centre Manager
London Borough of Hillingdon
Hayes
04.2021 - Current
- Analysed data to determin the Centres service offer, in relation to the needs of the local community.
- Interegral part of the recruitment process, short listing applicants and carrying out interviews.
- Developed new programmes to support the needs of the local community, this being a face to face and virtual support and training.
- Conducted parent/service user evaluations to improve the centres service delivery and to identify any gaps of support.
- Organised events and activities on a termly basis, inviting various other professionals to help give key messages to the local families, such as FIS to raise the awearness of two year funding, Dental Educator to help raise the awareness of reducing sugar intake, weaning off of dummies and bottles by the age of 1 years and the implact this can have on childrens tooth and speech development and the local police force to raise awareness and help build a police and public rapor.
- Communicated and cooridinated with external professionals and other LBH departments to develop new programs/initatives, such as SALT and Perinatal Mental Health.
- Be the responsible person in the event of an emergency situation and to support safety measures.
- Completed LBH workplace inspections and esnure build remains gas, electric, fire and water compliant.
- Managed a small budget via a P card, reviwing monthly transationa nd reconciling tax claims against purchases.
- Manage, supervised, develop and trained 9 staff to complete projects and tasks for centre.
- Provide a robust induction package for new mebers of staff.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain best practices and quality standards.
- Corordinated a multi service approach that best support familiies, by maximising room usesge in the centre.
- Submitted periodic reports to inform management regarding status and progress of centre projects. Mostly data driven.
- Addressed queries/complaints and resolved issues in a timely and professional manor, seeking support from senior management if needed.
- Attended management meetings to develop new initiatives for centre.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Conducted quality control observation on services delivered with in the centre and provided constructive feedback.
- Adapted activities to support child and families with specical educatinal needs and disabilities.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports, following targetted progarms such as Language for life or Attention Hillingdon.
- Hold a case and provided family support, creating a plan of support with the parent and identifying areas of direct support.
- Liasing with MASH and making referals to them and often working alongside social workers to provide support to a family.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Attending mandatory yearly update training for Fisrt aid, GDPR and Working Togetehr to Safeguard Children.
- Provided a range of training for parents and staff.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to prevent issues escalating and reducing need for statutory intervention..
- Supported and advised parents regarding various issues and signposted additional services.
- Facilitated multi-agency response to family needs through organising Team Around The Family meetings.
- Maintained accurate chronological records of work with families using EHM.
Children's Centre Coordinator
London Borough of Hillingdon
Hayes, Middlesex
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed a small team of 3 staff, carrying out monthly supervisons and 6/12 monthly PADA.
- Managing staff sickness and annual leave
- Coordination of services that are delivered from the Centre, working closely with SALT, Health Visitiong, Midwifery and Perinatal Menatal Health.
- Create and provide a servive offer timetable that was service user friendly.
- Maintaing a good working relationhip with the school and working closely to support children and their parnets that access both provisions. This was achieved my termly meetings withe the Safeguarding and welfare lead, SENDCO and Head Teacher.
- Attending TAF, professional meetings, CIN meetings, core groups and case conferneces.
- Providing 1:1 support to complex families and lower level interventions.
- Ensuring risk assessments were routinely carried out and the building was compliant.
- Delivering training and workshops for staff and parents
- Delivering eduactional and stimulating sessions for children ages 0-5 years.
- Providing transition support for children and parents for children starting school and liasing with local schools in this process.
- Visitng local schools and nurseries and providing support for staff and children around the importance with tooth brushing.
Children's Centre Senior Early Years Practitioner
London Borough of Hillingdon
Hayes, Middlesex
06.2012 - 12.2018
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Plan stimulating activities in line with the Early Years Foundatuon Stage, evaluates sessions (plan, do, review).
- Consult with parents on their thoughts and feedback on the service and sessions provided.
- Support the nursery setting with supporting families and transitions.
- Deliver targetted and universal services.
- Monthly data collecting on parent /child attendence.
- Writing developmental reports and creating learning journals wth parents.
- Attend CIN, core grouo and case confernce meetings and also providing reports for these.
- Identify, record and report and safeguarding concerns.
- Providng training to parents and staff members.
Early Years Practitioner
Kiddiekare Agency
Maidenhead, Berkshire
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Be flexible and prepare to travel from setting to setting.
- Carry out daily care routines, eg nappy changing and making up milk feeds.
- Provide caring and nurturing attention to children ages 0-5years.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Littlebrook Nursery
Sipson, Middlesex
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Provided compassionate support through effective communication and attentive listening to support wellbeing and comfort for all children.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Served as Key Person for 8 children.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Children's Centre Early Years Practitioner
London Borough of Hillingdon
Cowley, Middlesex
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered daily sessions, such as stay and play, music and movement, making learning visible, for children and their parent/carers.
- Support parents undertsanding of how children learn through play, by role modelling, coaching and explaining step by step.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Provided 1:1 low level family support.
- Gave advice on breastfeeding, routines, toiletting and boundaries.
Nursery Manger, Deputy Manager, Room Leader
Premier Nursery
West Drayton, Middlesex
09.2004 - 03.2009
- Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
- Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
- Managed team of 15 staff members within nursery setting.
- Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
Education
BA Hons Degree - Early Years and Progessional Practice
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe 01.2013 - 07.2017
Cache Diploma Level 3 - Childcare and Education
East Berkshire College
Slough 09.2002 - 07.2004
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science,
Burnham Grammar School
Slough 08.2002 -
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Smart Training
Slough /2006 -
NVQ Level 5 - Leadership and Management
ILM
Hillingdon 12.2020 -
Skills
- Non judgemnetal
- Active listener
- Good communicator
- Empathetic
- Quick learner
- Good time management
- Good organisational skills
- Calm
- Compassionate
- Freindly
- Work well with a team
- Solution focused
Timeline
Children's Centre Manager
London Borough of Hillingdon
04.2021 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Leadership and Management
ILM
12.2020 -
Children's Centre Coordinator
London Borough of Hillingdon
01.2018 - 03.2021
BA Hons Degree - Early Years and Progessional Practice
Buckinghamshire New University
01.2013 - 07.2017
Children's Centre Senior Early Years Practitioner
London Borough of Hillingdon
06.2012 - 12.2018
Early Years Practitioner
Kiddiekare Agency
09.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Nursery Nurse
Littlebrook Nursery
01.2011 - 09.2011
Children's Centre Early Years Practitioner
London Borough of Hillingdon
04.2009 - 01.2011
Nursery Manger, Deputy Manager, Room Leader
Premier Nursery
09.2004 - 03.2009
Cache Diploma Level 3 - Childcare and Education
East Berkshire College
09.2002 - 07.2004
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science,
Burnham Grammar School
08.2002 -
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Smart Training
/2006 -
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