Laura-Jayne Dutton
Dedicated and caring Childcare Practitioner
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About
Dedicated and caring Childcare Practitioner with strong experience supporting children from birth onwards in both nursery and one-to-one settings. I am patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic, with a clear understanding of safeguarding, child development, and daily routines. I take pride in creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where children feel confident, happy, and valued.
Reliable and flexible, I work well independently and as part of a team and am always eager to continue developing my skills through training and hands-on experience.
Experience
Nursery Nurse - Acorns Nursery - Llanishen
(2022-04)
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of all children at all times
- Create and maintain a welcoming, child-friendly environment
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities
- Support personal care including nappy changing and potty training
- Manage mealtimes following dietary requirements
- Establish daily routines
- Teach hygiene, manners, independence, and safety
- Complete observations and paperwork
- Provide emotional support
- Acted as Wellbeing Staff
Individual Childcare Provider - Private
- Provide one-to-one childcare tailored to individual needs
- Maintain safe and nurturing environments
- Follow routines and communicate with parents
Nursery Work Experience - Llanishen Fach Primary School
- Supported early learning activities
- Assisted with meals and routines
- Provided individual child support
Sales Advisor - Homesense
(2018 - 2022)
- Customer service, tills, stock management, teamwork
Glass Collector / Waitress - Café Jazz
(2015 - 2020)
- Fast-paced customer service
Sales Advisor - New Look
Temporary
- Customer service, tills, fitting rooms
Reception Work Experience - Sandringham Hotel
- Guest services and front-of-house duties
Education
A Levels - Health and Social Care, Sociology
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, Health & Social Care