Vicky Fairbairn

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

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