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Suzanne Ibbotson

Tunbridge Wells,Kent

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate Early Years manager, I have accumulated several years of diverse experience across various roles. My primary focus is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore their curiosity. I am particularly skilled in fostering positive relationships with both children and their parents, understanding that effective communication and partnership are essential in supporting each child's development. Additionally I am an advocate for outdoor learning as an integral part of education, recognizing its vital role in supporting children’s holistic growth and development. Through my dedication and expertise, I strive to enhance the learning experiences of every child in my care, ensuring they thrive.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager Rain or Shine Forest Preschool

Rain or Shine Forest Preschool
Leigh, Kent
09.2018 - Current
  • Managing an Ofsted registered outdoor forest preschool four days a week
  • Lead, mentor and support staff in delivering exceptional care and educational experiences for children
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate, inclusive activities to promote learning through play
  • In the moment planning and scaffolding following the children's individual interests
  • Communicating with the parents and carers of the children, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns
  • Working as a DSL to ensuring all safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed, acting as the primary point of contact for reporting any concerns about a child's welfare and providing staff of safeguarding training
  • Foster positive relationships with staff, parents and children
  • Working at the forest school holiday club for children aged 5-9
  • Working once a week at the home ed group for children aged 2-7
  • Recruiting new staff - conducting interviews




Retail sales associate/Personal Stylist

Hoopers
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
10.2014 - 09.2018
  • Offering a personal and professional service to customers
  • Maintaining high standards and levels of customer service and care
  • Handling high ticket sales, orders and telephone calls
  • Assisting in the organisation of fashion shows and events
  • Organising and carrying out one to one personal styling appointments

Cabin Crew

Monarch Airlines
Gatwick Airport, West Sussex
07.2006 - 10.2014
  • Maintaining composure under pressure while handling multiple responsibilities on long-haul and short-haul flights resulting in high-quality service delivery.
  • Contributing to high customer satisfaction levels via exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail during in-flight services delivery.
  • Collaborating effectively with other crew members to provide seamless service, improving overall flight experience.
  • Working long and irregular hours
  • Interviewing assesing
  • Office duties

Nanny

Private Employer
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
01.2002 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for sole charge care of two children aged 1 and 3
  • Creating a safe and stimulating environment
  • Engaging the children in age appropriate activities to foster learning and development
  • Working together with parents

Education

NPQ - Early Years Leadership and Management

The Ambition Institute
Tunbridge Wells
09.2023 - 06.2025

Level 3 - Forest School Leader

Laser
Bedgebury Goudhurst
10.2019 - 02.2022

BTEC National Diploma - Nursery Nursing/Caring

Orpington College
England
09.1992 - 07.1994

Level 2 - Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health

Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire
08.2023 - 01.2024

GCSEs - English language, English Literature, Maths, Spanish, French, Geography, RE and Home Studies

St Mary's and St Joseph's RC School
Sidcup Kent
09.1987 - 06.1992

Skills

    Great communication skills

    Warm friendly personality

    Empathetic

    Organised

    Enhanced DBS

    First Aid level 3


Affiliations

  • Cooking, reading, keeping fit, walking

Timeline

NPQ - Early Years Leadership and Management

The Ambition Institute
09.2023 - 06.2025

Level 2 - Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health

Oaklands College
08.2023 - 01.2024

Level 3 - Forest School Leader

Laser
10.2019 - 02.2022

Manager Rain or Shine Forest Preschool

Rain or Shine Forest Preschool
09.2018 - Current

Retail sales associate/Personal Stylist

Hoopers
10.2014 - 09.2018

Cabin Crew

Monarch Airlines
07.2006 - 10.2014

Nanny

Private Employer
01.2002 - 07.2005

BTEC National Diploma - Nursery Nursing/Caring

Orpington College
09.1992 - 07.1994

GCSEs - English language, English Literature, Maths, Spanish, French, Geography, RE and Home Studies

St Mary's and St Joseph's RC School
09.1987 - 06.1992
Suzanne Ibbotson