Shelly Newby
Stafford,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced early childhood education professional with expertise in leadership and management. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and team building, creating supportive environments for child development. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, focused on innovative teaching methods and organisational efficiency. Committed to fostering impactful change in education through resourcefulness and dedication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HEAD OF EYFS AND INCLUSION
THE WILLOWS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lichfield
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Fostered dynamic leadership role through diverse responsibilities, including teaching, mentoring, and advising.
- Coordinated complex projects to implement changes in school and Early Years settings.
- Enhanced operational effectiveness within FGT organisation by managing key initiatives.
- Streamlined project workflows to improve overall outcomes and delivery times.
- Supported educators in adapting pedagogy to meet evolving needs.
- Facilitated effective communication to enhance team collaboration and operations.
- Developed optimal environments for children and staff through thoughtful design.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity as well as improving budget efficiency.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
EYFS Manager and EY SENDCo Inclusion Lead
VERITAS PRIMARY ACADEMY
Stafford
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Executed daily teaching responsibilities alongside administrative tasks in Nursery and Reception.
- Recorded safeguarding issues while ensuring inclusion of SEND children.
- Developed an engaging EYFS curriculum to meet diverse needs of all children.
- Promoted children's skill advancement through interactive activities.
- Established connections with universities for apprenticeship opportunities.
- Cultivated partnerships with parents to strengthen stakeholder communication.
- Implemented communication screening as a priority for comprehensive school improvement.
- Facilitated termly wellbeing check-ins to support employee mental health and morale.
Head of the Early Years Prepcare
BIRCHFIELD PREPCARE
Shropshire
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted staff in safeguarding children, maintaining registers, and preparing food.
- Developing staff knowledge and training.
- Conducted CPD sessions for staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Redesigned curriculum to illustrate children's progress.
- Implemented phase meetings to improve communication.
- Finance and purchasing for the daily upkeep of the setting
Early Years Educator
SHELLY's
Stafford
11.2003 - 11.2014
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of Early Years framework and legislative requirements. Whilst coordinating planning and documentation processes for child development.
- Created thorough documentation for settings, contracts, and policies.
- Received commendations for meticulous planning during inspections.
- Cultivated strong connections with parents and a robust professional network of practitioners.
- Hired assistants to ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and enhance team cohesion.
- Enhanced care for children with special educational needs, addressing various developmental conditions.
EYFS TUTOR
Stafford College
Stafford
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Delivered engaging group training sessions for BTEC and NVQ students.
- Provided one-to-one coaching to support apprentices' development.
- Assessed student performance and delivered constructive feedback.
- Facilitated English and maths Functional Skills up to Level 2.
- Monitored learner progress, established challenging targets, and ensured goal achievement.
- Maintained high levels of student attendance, retention, and achievement throughout courses.
Education
PG Dip - Senior Leadership and Management in Leadership and Management
ROEHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Roehampton, Wandsworth 09.2022 - 06.2025
Master's degree - NASEN Special Education Needs Coordinator
DERBY UNIVERSITY
Denby, Derbyshire 09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor's degree - Early Education in QTS
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
BA(Hons) - Childhood in Childhood
UNIVERSITY OF DONCASTER
Foundation Degree - Early Childhood Studies
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Early childhood education
- Childcare expertise
- Communication skills
- Supervisory experience
- Teaching proficiency
- Organisational skills
- Child interaction experience
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving abilities
- Public speaking skills
- Team building strategies
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
Certification
- Safeguarding Certification
- EYPS converted to EYTS
- QTS
- Driving Licence
- Paediatric First Aid Certification
EYFS consultancy
Creator and Director of Inclusivity in EYFS - inclusivit3YFS@gmail.com
Inclusion coordinator supporting families and children within the SEND journey.
Mentor and Advisor of Child Development
Affiliations
- Yoga and Mindfulness
- Dance
- Festivals
- Seaside walks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HEAD OF EYFS AND INCLUSION
THE WILLOWS PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2023 - 08.2025
PG Dip - Senior Leadership and Management in Leadership and Management
ROEHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - 06.2025
Master's degree - NASEN Special Education Needs Coordinator
DERBY UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - 06.2022
EYFS Manager and EY SENDCo Inclusion Lead
VERITAS PRIMARY ACADEMY
09.2015 - 07.2023
Head of the Early Years Prepcare
BIRCHFIELD PREPCARE
11.2014 - 07.2015
EYFS TUTOR
Stafford College
09.2012 - 12.2012
Early Years Educator
SHELLY's
11.2003 - 11.2014
Bachelor's degree - Early Education in QTS
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
BA(Hons) - Childhood in Childhood
UNIVERSITY OF DONCASTER
Foundation Degree - Early Childhood Studies
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
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