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Vicky Fairbairn

Nuneaton,Warwickshire

Summary

I am a friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills, I am able to build relationships easily. Exceptional teamwork and problem solving capabilities, consistently maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Compassionate and driven when it comes to my work, ensuring deadlines are met and being able to work under pressure. Equipped with strong child development and safeguarding knowledge, committed to fostering growth and development with young people.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Level 3 Nursery practitioner

Tommies Childcare
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
02.2014 - Current

Providing a nurturing and caring environment to let young minds have the freedom to explore and discover in a safe environment.


  • Maintaining assessments, in the moment planning and children's observations and individual next steps are completed and set to a high standard
  • Setting up and encouraging a wide range of activities, such as messy or sensory play, physical activities to encourage risky play in a secure environment to challenge themselves, supporting independence through activities and self serving options throughout the day
  • Providing emotional support throughout daily needs and wants
  • Preparing snacks/ meals, adhering to policies and procedures whilst providing as much independence possible
  • Liaise with parents/ carers, outside agencies and other Tommies settings, offering help and support, covering staffing or simply being on the end of the phone to offer reassurance
  • Working as part of a fast paced, enthusiastic team


Apprentice nursery practitioner

Milverton house nursery
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
09.2007 - 02.2013

Completing my Level two in Childcare and development, going on to start and complete my Level 3. Lastly becoming a Practitioner and staying with the nursery setting for some years after.


  • Learning and developing my skills and knowledge, being observed and assessed on activities, tasks and how i manage and implement this into my practice
  • Taking on board all guidance and support when having constructive feedback and then changing and implementing where possible
  • Putting my skills and knowledge into practice
  • Working as part of a large, fast paced and enthusiastic team
  • General duties such as cleaning, laundry and care
  • Offering ideas during staff and planning meetings
  • Completing assessments, observations, planning and written learning journals to a high standard
  • Setting up and offering children with activities to achieve their individual next steps
  • Ensuring there is a high level engagement within the room by providing outstanding activities and experiences for every individual child

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Development

North Warwickshire and Hinckley college
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
09.2008 - 08.2009

NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and Development

North Warwickshire and Hinckley college
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
09.2007 - 08.2008

Skills


  • Empathetic and understanding
  • Adaptable and Flexible within my work
  • I have a proactive initiative to think on my own
  • Clear and precise communication skills
  • Effective team work

Certification

  • DBS checked (Renewed December 2024)
  • Paediatric first aid trained (Renewed February 2024)
  • Safeguarding level 2 (November 2024)
  • SEND code of practice (July 2025)
  • Health and safety in the workplace (January 2025)
  • Illness and infection training (July 2023)
  • ACES training (July 2025)
  • Domestic abuse training (August 2023)
  • Food safety training (November 2024)
  • Prevent duty training (June 2025)


Timeline

Level 3 Nursery practitioner

Tommies Childcare
02.2014 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Development

North Warwickshire and Hinckley college
09.2008 - 08.2009

Apprentice nursery practitioner

Milverton house nursery
09.2007 - 02.2013

NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and Development

North Warwickshire and Hinckley college
09.2007 - 08.2008
Vicky Fairbairn