Shania Thom

I am a hardworking, reliable and motived person with a strong childcare background especially working with children with additional needs. I have just left college after completing 4 years in childcare. My last year was a HNC in Childhood Practice for which

I am awaiting graduation.

Flexible childcare Scotland, Banff

Childcare Practitioner- 04/2022 to current

 I have been a seasonal SSSC registered Childcare Practitioner for just over 2

years, employed by Flexible Childcare Scotland. This is respite care for children between the ages of 5-18 years old who have additional support needs. Currently

I work on Saturdays and through some of the holidays. Working in Flexible

Childcare has enabled me to gain experience in working with children with additional needs. I have had access to training through Aldo, Mentor and Azilo including child protection, food hygiene, paediatric first aid, epilepsy training and many more.

My role is to look after the children: Playing, baking/cooking,

outdoor activities including walks to the park and teaching basic hygiene and daily routines. I have experience with writing care plans and risk assessments.

This job has been influential in teaching me the importance of team working. I have gained an understanding of the different types of additional support needs and the different ways to communicate with individual children ensuring that they are listened to and respected.

Studies at NESCOL College

N4 child Development

N5 Childcare and Development

N6 Early Education and Childcare

N7 Childhood Practice HNC