Lyndsay Maver

I started my career in a professional nursery in 2006, where I started my training and qualified as a Support Worker in 2008. Once qualified, I worked for a year building my knowledge and skills of the job and I then progressed to train as a Practitioner in 2010, and I gained my qualification in Childcare in March 2011. In the 20 years that I have worked there, I have been lucky to gain experience in various departments as well as being involved in the running of those departments.

By working in those departments, I have gained knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition. I am up to date with the new regulations for Childcare as I regularly attend training courses to ensure my knowledge is kept to a high standard.

Nursery Practitioner at Donview Nursery Ltd / Copperpots Day Nursery (2006-10 – Present)

Caring for children aged 18 months to 3 years old and ensuring high standards of safety and cleanliness. Donview was bought over by CopperPots in January 2023.

• Caring for children aged 18 months to 3 years old involving daily routines such as meal times, toilet needs and sleep times
• Provision of learning opportunities for the children
• Ensuring the environment is kept to a high standard of safety and cleanliness for the children
• Planning of the pre-birth to three of the children and meeting their learning needs
• Write up of the yearly reports for the children
• Feedback to parents at parent's evenings and at pick up and drop off on a daily basis

Work Experience at Stoneywood Primary School (2005-11 – 2005-11)

One week work experience

• Supervision of children
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks as requested

Shop Assistant (Part-time) at The Hilton Mini Market (2005-10 – 2006-10)

Part-time shop assistant role involving customer service and store management

• Serving customers
• Stacking the shelves and ensuring products were suitable for selling
• Stock taking and ordering products
• Counting the float for the till at the end of each day and filling in a takings sheet
• Cleaning the shop area and preparation area
• Provide holiday cover during holiday periods

Standard Grade in General Education – St Machar Academy (2002 – 2006)

Children's Care Learning & Development (Level 2 and Level 3) in Childcare – Cairn Training (2007 – 2011)

Level 2 in Caring for Young People and Children – College