Emma English

I am dependable and a good collaborator with the ability to work proactively. I am an excellent communicator and confident in dealing with people from all walks of life. I can cope with a busy workload and work well under pressure. I am an adaptive learner who can grasp innovative ideas and experience in coordinating, planning and organising a wide range of administrative activities.

Early years Assessor at Our Newham Learning and Skills (2025-03 – 2026-02)

• Manage a caseload of learners
• Managing my own diary efficiently to ensure timely reviews and completion
• Organise and maintain documentation on learners progress
• Support, advise and motivate learners
• Attend standardisation meetings
• Carry out face to face observations to gather evidence to support their work
• Adapt to each individual needs of learners to meet learners needs
• Support learners through the end point assessment

Deputy Manager/SENDCO at Cotton Buddies Nursery (2021-09 – 2024-02)

• Staff Delegation
• Supervision of students
• Consulting with Parents/carers
• Working in partnership with other professionals
• Monitoring children's development
• Supervision of staff
• Ensuring policies and procedures are upheld
• Introducing different learning methods for children of different abilities

Pre School Manager at Bright Futures Nursery (2019-05 – 2021-03)

• Liese with Parents/Carers
• Staff Supervisions/Appraisals
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented and unto date
• Staff delegation
• Work in partnership with outside agencies
• Monitor children's progress

Breakfast/After school Club Manager at Super Thinkers (2017-05 – 2019-02)

• Ensure health and safety regulations are met
• Delegate staff to school drop off and pick up
• Liaise with patents
• Ensure safeguarding measures are upheld and being met
• Liaise with parents/carers
• Monitor overall running of the club on a day-to-day basis
• Logging bookings

Preschool Assistant/SENDco at Playdays Preschool 3 (2016-09 – 2017-04)

• Monitoring the effectiveness of appropriate teaching and learning activities and target setting to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
• Supporting the development of improvements in literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, as well as access to wider curriculum
• Identifying and developing study skills to support pupils in their ability to work independently and learn more effectively
• Conducting daily observation/assessments and referring pupils to right agency

Deputy Manager at Little Stars Day Nursery (2011-11 – 2016-08)

• Providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and helping ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education
• In the absence of the Nursery Manager, I undertake the overall day-to-day management of the nursery
• Ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Making sure that children are kept safe and staff understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures
• Accurately maintaining the nursery's database, registers and documentations concerning child protection, health and safety

Crèche Assistant at Lloyds Crèche (2010-03 – 2011-05)

• Planning, organisation and supervision of appropriate play activities and creative activities
• Assisting with the development of communication skills, motor skills, problem solving, social skills and storytelling
• Assisting with basic hygiene and toilet training
• Keeping all records up-to-date and accurate in line with the Ofsted requirements
• Consulting with parents/carers in a supportive, non-judgmental manner
• Promoting Equal Opportunities and non-discriminatory practice within the crèche

Nursery Nurse at Little Gems (2008-09 – 2009-06)

• Contributing to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
• Keeping records of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers
• Working alongside parents/carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the setting

Nursery Nurse at NewCeys Nursery (2007-04 – 2008-09)

• Planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs
• Consulting with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• Adhering to the policies and procedures of the nursery
• Compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation within the guidelines of Ofsted and the Welfare Requirements

Class Assistant at Ingebourne School (2005-09 – 2006-04)

• Assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and helping monitor their progress, including attending relevant meetings such as statutory reviews
• Providing support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully take part in activities

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) – Brooks and Kirks (2026-04)

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Children's and Young People's Work Force – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

NVQ Level 3 in Diploma in Pre-School Practice (CACHE) – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

Level 3 in Special educational needs – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Practice (NCFE) – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

NVQ Level 1 in Special Needs – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

NVQ Level 2 in Enterprising Skills for Business – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

NVQ Level 1 in ICT Word Processing – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

GCSE in English C, Maths C and Physical Education A – NewCeys Forest Gate Learning Zone (2006 – 2013)

GCSE in English Language A, English Literature B, Maths C, History B, Geography C, Religious Education A – Redden Court School (2000 – 2005)

GNVQ in Intermediate Science Merit – Redden Court School (2000 – 2005)