Tania Connolly

• SENCO trainned and in charge of the Sen children's development and paperwork.
• Provided support during meal times, encouraging balanced diets for better health.
• Assisted with nap times which contributed to improved energy levels among students throughout the day.
• Delivered high-quality childcare services, ensuring a comforting atmosphere for all attendees.
• Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
• Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
• Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
• Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings, fostering strong communication channels between nursery and home environments.
• Fostered creativity amongst young learners through organised arts and crafts sessions.
• Developed stronger language skills in children by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
• Planned educational games to stimulate cognitive growth in toddlers.
• Managed child behaviour effectively resulting in harmonious learning environments.
• Assessed individual learning needs of each child; tailored teaching methods accordingly.
• Promoted inclusivity within the classroom using diverse teaching materials and practices.
• Cultivated positive relationships with parents and carers; kept them informed about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
• Adhered strictly to hygiene standards whilst preparing meals and snacks; ensured overall well-being of children.
• Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
• Collaborated closely with other practitioners to create engaging lesson plans catered to different learning styles.
• Enhanced emotional development of children with use of empathy-focussed group activities.
• Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
• Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.

I worked from home and was a fully inspected childminder. (RATED OUTSTANDING) I ran the business and was the owner and sole childminder. I was in charge of all the children's care and needs. I was able to plan, time manage and worked well with all the parents.

• Maintained detailed records of each child's progress and behaviours.
• Facilitated nap times, helping children develop healthy sleep habits.
• Created a stimulating environment that encouraged learning and exploration.
• Managed emergencies efficiently, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
• Ensured child safety by supervising activities and providing a clean environment.
• Improved children's social skills through group play and interaction.
• Coordinated play dates, fostering socialisation skills amongst peers.
• Maintained an open line of communication with parents for better child care coordination.