Gemma Kilpatrick

Dedicated and experienced Childcare Practitioner with over 20 years of expertise in early education and childcare. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage childcare teams, develop personalized learning plans, and work collaboratively with parents and professionals to ensure the holistic development of children. Committed to providing high-quality care and support to foster children's growth and confidence.

Senior ELC Practitioner - Maxwelltown Playcare - Dumfries

(2003-06)

• Lead and support a team in the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) room for children aged three to five years.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with parents, health visitors, educational professionals, and speech and language therapists to meet individual needs of children.
• Develop and maintain Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), care plans, school reports, and RAG funding reports.
• Attend children's plan meetings and core group meetings with social work.
• Keyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing the facility and ensuring operational readiness.
• Engage in daily activities to ensure smooth operations and provide a nurturing, enjoyable environment for children.

Work-based Assessor - Childcare - Dumfries and Galloway College - Dumfries

(2014-07 - 2016-12)

Left position post-maternity leave due to scheduling conflicts with nursery duties.

• Assessed and mentored candidates to achieve their SVQ 3 in Childcare and Early Education.
• Developed strong time management and support skills, providing constructive feedback to assist candidates.

SCQF Level 9 - Childhood Practice (2021)

SCQF Level 8 - Workplace assessment using direct and indirect methods (2016-02)

SVQ 4 - Children's Care, Learning, and Development (2015)

HNC - Early Education and Childcare (2014)