Rebecca Laidlaw
Adelaide
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and nurturing person who is very passionate about my job and will go over and above to ensure the children feel safe and secure and have a fun filled educational day everyday. One of my main interests is outdoor play as I believe this is one of the key tools for young children's learning. I thrive on seeing children take risks and challenge themselves in their outdoors space as it supports them to build on their resilience skills which supports them throughout their lives. I have just recently completed my outdoor leadership course and I would love to support others to develop this passion to.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child development officer
Sandyford day nursery
03.2022 - 03.2024
- I worked as a Child Development Officer at Sandyford Nursery, based in the 3-5 room with 40 children based in the playroom
- I work within a large team, providing high quality care experience's and education for each individual child's learning and I am guided by the Curriculum For Excellence, United Nations Convention on rights of the child, Realising The Ambition to ensure a high quality learning environment and learning experiences
- I plan for my own key children keeping up to date with their individual needs, developments and literacy and numeracy trackers while Upholding reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety
- I am currently working to support children with special education needs and children who require further support ensuring a nurturing and calm approach and using all language is communication talk strategy's to enhance communication and build rapport with all children
- I am working with other agencies to ensure I support every child's and parents needs for example health visitors, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and educational psychologist
- I work along side my team to ensure that the daily routine runs smoothly using the nurture principle approach all times Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth
Childcare practitioner
Nightingales nursery
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Nightingales was a busy and fast paced nursery
- I experienced working in all three rooms I worked with children from ages 5 month to 5 year old
- I am easily adaptable and work as an effective member of the team delivering a flexible, high quality education and care centred service that met the needs of the children and families
- I originality started off at Nightingales as a practitioner but after a short time I was promoted to Team Leader
- I am a strong team player which lead me to become the Team Leader of a busy baby room and for some time in the 2-3 room
- I successfully built up a new staff team by using my own experience, knowledge and training to a team who became confident within their own role
- I also have experienced supporting other Team Leaders within the nursery whilst doing monthly room planning and individual planning for my own key group using the appropriate curriculum and documents needed such as Realising The Ambitions, Being Me, Pre Birth To Three, Child At The Centre, How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare, My World Outdoors and Curriculum Of Excellence
- As a team leader I knew that all staff within the nursery felt that they could approach myself for support and guidance with planning, documents and decision making
- I received a lot of training with nightingales such as curiosity, we are scientist, we are artists, nurturing children the theory practice and politics, the wonderful world of the two year old, paediatric first aid and more which I am confident to use to create the best environment for all children
- I am also up to date with my child protection
- Nightingales was a busy and fast paced nursery
Childcare practitioner
Somerset nursery
06.2013 - 09.2017
- During my time at Somerset nursery I had experience of working with all ages groups ranging from 6 weeks to 5 year olds although I spent most of my time in the 2-3 room where I was providing a high level of care in children's day to day routine planning a wide range of activities planning around the curriculum and Realising the Ambition to cater for all children's needs and stages
- Planning for my own key children as well as ensuring I have created an environment where children feel safe and secure to freely explore
- I created an environment using the curiosity approach where children could explore the creative sides as well as developing their social and emotional wellbeing
Education
SVQ Level 3 Children's Care And Education-Diploma -
Carousel training canter
Glasgow12.2014
Early education and childcare -
John Wheatley collage
Glasgow09.2013
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Creative skills
- Lesson planning
- Patience
Certification
My SVQ level three in Childcare and Education is the equivalent to ACECQA Diploma level
Timeline
Child development officer
Sandyford day nursery
03.2022 - 03.2024
Childcare practitioner
Nightingales nursery
09.2017 - 03.2022
Childcare practitioner
Somerset nursery
06.2013 - 09.2017
Early education and childcare -
John Wheatley collage
My SVQ level three in Childcare and Education is the equivalent to ACECQA Diploma level
SVQ Level 3 Children's Care And Education-Diploma -
Carousel training canter
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