Sophie Kennerley
Manchester,greater manchester
Summary
Enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a knack for creating engaging and safe learning environments for children. Successfully contributed to developing creative activities that foster emotional and intellectual growth. Known for my warm, patient approach, making a positive impact by building strong relationships with both children and parents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery apprentice
Ladybirds Educational Nursery
Oldham, Greater Manchester
2025.09 - Current
- Ensured safe environment for children with vigilant supervision.
- Monitored children's activities to ensure their safety at all times. in line with company's code of conduct.
- Engaged with children during story time sessions, promoting literacy at an early age.
- Monitored nap times to ensure adequate rest for each child's growth and development.
- Observed child behaviours and reported any concerns to senior staff promptly.
- Engaged with parents during pick-up and drop-off to strengthen communication and support child development.
- Aided in keeping nursery tidy, promoting a clean and organised learning environment.
- Contributed ideas during team meetings to enhance nursery operations.
- Developed basic understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its application.
- Obtained paediatric first aid certificate on the 15th november 2025 and worked to maximise health and safety in various settings.
Charity shop volunteer
YMCA Charity Shop
Manchester, greater manchester
2025.04 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to ensure repeat business.
- Warmly greeted customers, delivering outstanding service from store arrival to departure.
- Promoted gift aid sign-ups among donors, increasing charity income for fundraising efforts.
- Processed, labelled and displayed donations quickly to maximise sales opportunities.
- Created eye-catching window displays, enhancing shop's aesthetic appeal and attracting more customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the shop floor.
- Adhered to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe environment for staff and customers alike.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for up-to-date record keeping.
- Managed till transactions, resulting in accurate accounting.
- Collaborated with diverse team to foster an inclusive work environment, contributing to a positive atmosphere.
Education
GCSEs -
Middleton technology school
Manchester 2019.09 - 2024.07
apprenticeship - early years education
Oldham College
Oldham 2024.09 -
Skills
- EYFS familiarity
- Early years framework
- Planning and assessment
- Monitoring child development
- Assessing child progress
- Child play supervision
- Regular cleaning and sanitising
- Health and safety
- Allergy awareness
- Creative play planning
- Creative play
- Facilitating playtime
- Teaching nursery rhymes
- Outdoor learning activities
- Child-centred care
- Promoting inclusivity
- Nurturing individuality
- Child nurturing
- Child conflict resolution
- Behaviour management
- Routine building
- Healthy habits promotion
- Language techniques
- Trust building
- Responsiveness
- Initiative taking
- Behaviour management
- Initiative taking
Affiliations
- reading
- playing games
- disney films
Accomplishments
Took part in a senior student leadership role in my last year of highschool.
Certification
Peadiatric first aid
DSL training
minimal SEND and SLCN training
food hygeine and allergy awareness training
safeguarding trainings
professional curiosity
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Nursery apprentice
Ladybirds Educational Nursery
2025.09 - Current
Charity shop volunteer
YMCA Charity Shop
2025.04 - Current
apprenticeship - early years education
Oldham College
2024.09 -
GCSEs -
Middleton technology school
2019.09 - 2024.07