Freya Young
I am a caring, motivated and nurturing Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about creating positive, inclusive environments where children feel safe, confident and valued, dedicated to supporting their wellbeing, learning and development, and known for building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues while delivering high‑quality care.
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Warm, motivated and nurturing Early Years Practitioner with hands‑on experience supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development in a nursery environment. Confident in promoting SHANARRI, the nursery’s Vision, Values and Aims, and creating inclusive, child‑centred spaces. Known for building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues. Passionate about making learning visible, supporting independence and contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Experience
Longstone Primary School- 7 months
Took full responsibility for developing and maintaining the SHANARRI board as part of PRD targets, ensuring the nursery’s Vision, Values and Aims were clearly promoted throughout the environment.
Gathered, selected and displayed photographs of children demonstrating SHANARRI indicators, values and aims during play and daily routines, making learning visible and meaningful for parents and carers.
Supported children to recognise and talk about positive behaviours, achievements and wellbeing indicators, helping build confidence, independence and emotional awareness.
Created a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that reflects the nursery ethos and supports children’s wellbeing and development.
Built strong, trusting relationships with families, staff, children and parents/carers, contributing to a positive and collaborative nursery community.
Worked closely with colleagues to support high‑quality play experiences, daily routines and child‑led learning opportunities.
Education
Childhood Practice — SCQF Level 7 (Graduated 2025)
SQA Certificate in Childhood Practice
Units Achieved
- Forest Kindergarten — SCQF Level 7
- Care in Contemporary Society — SCQF Level 7
- Childhood Practice: Graded Unit 1 — SCQF Level 7 (Grade B)
- Health, Wellbeing and Safeguarding — SCQF Level 7
- Leadership Starts with Me — SCQF Level 7
- Lifespan Development: Theoretical Approaches — SCQF Level 7
- Play — SCQF Level 7
- Promoting Language, Literacy and Numeracy — SCQF Level 7
- Support for Play, Learning and Development — SCQF Level 7
- Supporting Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs — SCQF Level 7
- Supporting Children and Young People’s Behaviour — SCQF Level 7
- Supporting Contemporary Families — SCQF Level 7
Supporting Our Youngest Children (0–3) — SCQF Level 7
Award in Forest Kindergarten — SCQF Level 7 (2025)
Early Education and Childcare — SCQF Level 6 (2024)
Units Achieved
- Child Development — New Higher
- Child Development: Theory — New Higher
- Services for Children and Young People — New Higher
- Communication — Higher
- Developing an Understanding of Working with Children — Higher
- Workplace Experience — Higher
- Play in Early Education and Childcare — Higher
- Play in Practice — Higher
- Supporting Children’s Behaviour — Higher
- Supporting Children’s Rights and Entitlements — Higher
Completed alongside Childhood Practice qualification.
- Develop Your Practice Through Reflection and Learning
- Promote Effective Communication
- Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Work Setting
