Sophie Attwood-Groves
Cullompton,Devon
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Early Years Educator with experience in supporting children's development and fostering a nurturing environment for young children. I am committed and passionate in making a positive impact on children's growth through building and maintaining strong relationships with both children and parents to offer support and guidance. Furthermore, I am skilled in communication, patience and creativity which I have developed through my experience of supporting SEND children and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Early Years Educator
Echoes Childcare
Exeter, Devon
2024.06 - Current
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish strong relationships with both children and parents to support children's ongoing learning and developmental needs.
- Ensure safe and engaging learning environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines and implementing effective policies.
- Monitor children’s progress through detailed records and assessments as well as develop individual care plans.
- Implement strategies to meet the emotional needs of children within the setting.
Early Years Practitioner
Kingwood Children
Willand, Devon
2021.12 - 2024.06
Key Responsibilities:
- Fostered nurturing environments to support children's growth and development.
- Assisted in developing inclusive indoor and outdoor learning experiences for all children.
- Collaborated with other educators to provide stimulating activities with safe environments for all children to flourish.
- Conducted child assessments, identifying developmental issues early on.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE
Cullompton Community College
Cullompton, Devon 09/2015 - 07/2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare and Education
Petroc College
Tiverton, Devon 09/2020 - 06/2022
Skills
- Knowledge of child assessment reporting
- Knowledge of EYFS and procedures
- Confident in creating child-centred approach within play-based learning
- Confident when working within a team or individually
- Great understanding of safeguarding procedures and guidelines
- Kind and approachable
- Confident in communicating
- Reliable and hardworking
Certification
- Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work - 11-05-25
- Certificate in Safeguarding Level 2 - Completed Annually
- Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences - Completed on 16-01-26
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Years Educator
Echoes Childcare
2024.06 - Current
Early Years Practitioner
Kingwood Children
2021.12 - 2024.06
GCSEs - GCSE
Cullompton Community College
09/2015 - 07/2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare and Education
Petroc College
09/2020 - 06/2022