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Victoria Woodhouse

Aylsham, Broadland,England

Summary

Compassionate Early Years Practitioner with background in child's development and early education. Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments. Committed to fostering children's growth and development through innovative and nurturing educational practices. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring of children.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Early Year Practitioner

Eripingham Primary School
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.06 - Current

Supported children aged 2 to 4 in outdoor learning environments daily.

Applied EYFS knowledge to record children progress and development observations.

  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep learning space safe.
  • Trained children with individual healthcare plans covering blood sugar targets.
  • Administered insulin protocols, meals, snacks, and emergency contacts as recorded.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to write development reports for each child.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies to protect children's safety and welfare.
  • Administered medications and minor first aid treatments to support wellbeing.
  • Built strong rapport with parents at drop-off and pick-up times.
  • Encouraged open communication about children's progress during daily handovers.
  • Built positive relationships with families to strengthen trust in care provisions.
  • Safeguarded children by escalating concerns to senior staff promptly.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously to maintain safe environments.
  • Served as key person to 6 children for consistent support.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.

Specialist Support Assistant

Clare School
Norwich, Norfolk
2015.09 - 2024.06
  • Assist with care and learning programmes for individuals and groups of pupils.
  • Supporting pupils in personal care and delegated clinical procedures.
  • Supporting pupils with postural management.
  • Supporting pupils with continence management and ensured comfort and dignity during toileting and changing routines.
  • Fully trained on specific children on tracheostomy care and management, suctioning and airway support. This also involved in supporting respiratory needs including oxygen therapy, nebulisers, inhales and monitoring saturations.
  • Training on gastrostomy care including feeding, hydration and administrating medication via gastrostomy.

Health Care Assistant

Guist Ward
Norwich, Norfolk
2005.05 - 2009.12
  • Executed instructions from registered nurse to ensure effective delivery of care.
  • Supported patients with various personal care needs to promote comfort and hygiene.
  • Followed infection control guidelines to mitigate risks of cross infection and protect patient health.

Education

Foundation Degree in Arts - Early Years (Leadership)

University of Hertfordshire
Norwich, Norfolk
09/2013 - 2015.04

CACHE Level 3 NVQ - In Children's Care, Learning and Development

City College Norwich
Norfolk
09/2010 - 2011.09

CACHE Level 2 - Child Care and Education

City College Norwich
Norfolk
09/2005 - 2006.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 BTEC First Diploma

City College Norwich
Norfolk
07/2005 - 2006.07

Skills

  • Experience with Special Needs
  • Communications - Building strong, trusting relationships with parents, caregivers, and colleagues
  • Maintaining clean facilities, managing risk assessments, and administering paediatric first aid
  • Tracking children's progress and creating detailed learning journals

Timeline

Early Year Practitioner

Eripingham Primary School
2024.06 - Current

Specialist Support Assistant

Clare School
2015.09 - 2024.06

Health Care Assistant

Guist Ward
2005.05 - 2009.12

Foundation Degree in Arts - Early Years (Leadership)

University of Hertfordshire
09/2013 - 2015.04

CACHE Level 3 NVQ - In Children's Care, Learning and Development

City College Norwich
09/2010 - 2011.09

CACHE Level 2 - Child Care and Education

City College Norwich
09/2005 - 2006.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 BTEC First Diploma

City College Norwich
07/2005 - 2006.07
Victoria Woodhouse