Mary Cato

A nursery practitioner with a wealth of experience in working with children from 0-5 years old in various settings. Passionate about children's development this candidate has a thorough understanding of EYFS having worked in early years settings for many years. Well experienced in children's learning she enjoys seeing them develop through play and fun activities.

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Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Team Leader - Fun Fest Children Holiday Club - Hillingdon Primary School

Supervising our team of staff, as well as the children age 3-12 years old at the holiday club, supporting children doing fun activities based on the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

• Support safeguarding for children and staff by ensuring colour coded wrist band are kept on daily due to having an allergy, or children not permitted to be photographed for media purposes for example promoting activities the children participated in during the holidays
• Supporting the welfare of all in the setting

Nursery Practitioner - People Personnel - The Dower House, 108 Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2BL

(2019-08)

Temporary early years' practitioner supporting nursery settings Children Centres School's within the Hillingdon Borough, ensuring children are cared for in-line with EYFS guidelines encouraging children to learn through play and fun educational activities.

• Support with their development through careful observations
• Supporting staff with planning

Nursery Practitioner - Bright Little Stars Nursery - 51 Sheepcoat Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2JL1

(2016-02 - 2018-07)

Nursery Practitioner and Key Worker, supporting children 0-5 with their individual learning journey in-line with EYFS.

• Planning and preparation of fun educational activities
• Carrying out observations, writing reports and liaising with parents and carers regarding their child's development

Nursery Nurse (Temp Staff) - People Personnel - The Dower House, 108 Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2BL

(2013-09 - 2016-02)

Temp nursery nurse working in day nursery, children's centre and primary school assignments. Completed long and short-term bookings caring for children 0 – 5 years supporting children with their development

Nursery Practitioner - Hungry Caterpillar - Pure Gym, 8 Rowell Road, Northolt UB5 6AG

(2012 - 2013)

Nursery Practitioner, Key Worker to children 0 – 2 years supporting their learning and development.

• Planning preparation of daily activities, observations and update of learning journals
• Holding meetings with parents and carers regarding their child's progress
• Working in partnership with parents to support their child's development

Room Leader - Coat of Many Colours Day Nursery - The Kingsborough, 4 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 2TU

(2011 - 2012)

Room Leader. Key Worker in both babies and toddler rooms, ensuring the smooth running of the room's, between staff, supporting with careful planning also supporting students by encouraging them to be part of the team.

• Carrying out risk assessments, planning activities
• Writing reports and promoting progression throughout the children's development stages through the guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Room Supervisor - Little Acorns Day Nursery - Oak House, 49 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W3

(2009 - 2011)

Room Supervisor, working in toddler room (0-2), supervision of nursery staff, supporting learning and development of children within my care.

• Planning and observations, encouraging bottle feeding with babies
• Writing profiles and reports
• Supporting the team

CSE - English - Willesden High School (1975 - 1980)

CSE - Biology - Willesden High School (1975 - 1980)

CSE - Community Care - Willesden High School (1975 - 1980)

CSE - RE - Willesden High School (1975 - 1980)

City and Guilds of London Institute - Caring for Children 0-7 years old - West Thames College (1993 - 1995)

Certificate in Early Years Practice Level 4 - The Open University (2009 - 2009)

Foundation Degree in (Arts) - Caring for Children and Young People - Buckinghamshire New University (2015 - 2018)