Lucy
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Approachable, professional, organised and reliable with over six years' experience working in childcare. Experienced in maintaining accurate records & handling multiple responsibilities in busy environments, communicating with a range of people, and managing daily routines. Confident working in a team and independently.
I have a calm, friendly and professional approach with a strong attention to detail. Looking to transfer my existing skills into a new career. Enhanced DBS (continuous update service).
Experience
Early years educator at School house day care (2025-11 – Present)
As Deputy & Room Leader, took on additional responsibility for the smooth running of the room and supported colleagues to maintain a high quality of care.
- Worked effectively under pressure and remained calm when dealing with unexpected situations or concerns.
- Built strong rapport with parents, colleagues and other outside professionals.
- Managed confidential information responsibility and maintained professional standards when communicating sensitive information.
- Used iConnect to record and share daily information with the parents, including meals, accidents/incidents, personal care and meals.
- Completed 2-year progress checks, ensuring the information was recorded appropriately.
Bank at Child First (2025-04 – 2025-06)
- Communicated professionally with parents and colleagues on a daily basis, answering questions and providing clear information about children's development, routines and wellbeing.
- Organised daily activities and routines while managing multiple tasks and challenging priorities.
- Maintained a safe, clean and organised environment.
- Make sure that safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are consistently met.
- Maintained OFSTED standards and CPD training.
Apprentice at Omnipresence nursery school (2020-10 – 2024-12)
Completed lvl 3 childcare.
- Supported children's learning through planned activities aligned with EYFS.
- Worked with SENCO to support SEND children with personal and social development.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator in Early Years Education – Inspiro Learning (2023)
CACHE Level 2 Health and Social Care in Health and Social Care – Northampton College (2019)
CACHE Level 2 Childcare in Childcare – Northampton College (2018)
GCSE English Language in English Language – Northampton College (2020)
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Mathematics – Highfields (2024)
BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF) in Information Technology (2016)
