Sarah Varachia

• As part of my role I support the childminder to welcome, register and settle children into the setting following safeguarding procedures.
• I provide and implement engaging and exciting activities to support any learning needs and next steps of each of my key children.
• Throughout the day I provide personal care to children when needed as well as encouraging them in their own independence and self care.
• Serve food to children at meal times, adhering to various dietary requirements whilst promoting healthy eating habits.
• Supported nap time routines efficiently, providing comfortable rest periods for children.
• I am capable of working as part of a larger team but also independently as per ration rules within the setting.
• Manage behaviour effectively, whilst remaining calm.
• Maintained clean surroundings to prevent accidents and to limit the spread of germs.
• Keep parents up to date of how their children are during their time at the setting.

As well as being responsible for 10 key children, supporting their developmental needs and performing duties relevant to a Early years educator I also performed the following duties as a Deputy Manager within the setting:

• Deployed staff effectively throughout the day dependent on the needs/ratios of each age group.
• Completed staff observations and appraisals.
• Provided up to date training and supported the manager to complete staff meetings.
• As part of my role as deputy DSL I liaised with various outside agencies to safeguard and gain support for children where necessary.
• Met with prospective parents and gave them tours of the setting

• To support the teacher to implement planning both through continuous provision and circle time activities.
• Keep up to date records of children's progress and feed this back to both SLT and parents.
• Collaborated with staff within the school to support smooth transition to Reception.
• Took part in trips away from school maintaining safeguarding procedures throughout.
• Developed and nurtured relationships with new students and their parents/carers.