Kirsty, nanny in Sheffield

I am a responsible trustworthy team worker who can also work well alone. I have demonstrated these strengths both as a nursery nurse and a nanny. I am enthusiastic and can communicate well. I
also know when to use my own initiative. I am honest, reliable and
punctual. I also have my own little girl who is now 23months old. This has given me first hand experience of meeting the needs of a new born and trying to develop a routine. I have also had some experience in team leading and I am always willing to take on new challenges. I have done some work on the foundation stage curriculum (stepping stones) and I am also aware of Birth to three matters framework. I have been introduced to the Early Years foundation stage and had a little experience of how to plan towards this and use the new development files. Although this was a few years ago now. I have experience in planning and computerised planning, development records and observations. I have had experience working with children from different backgrounds and different cultures from the nurseries I have worked in and also as a nanny.
I have been qualified for nearly 10 years now and I have been employed throughout this time. I have had experience working with different aged children ranging from new born - 10 years old. I also currently do babysitting for the family I work for and for friends and family. With this I have looked after children aged new born – 10 years and also worked with a child who needs extra help and support as this child is deaf. This has given me numerous opportunities including learning some basic sign language, although again it has been a few years since I've done this. With this family I looked after 2children together.
I also look after another little one who went to my previous nursery. I had her throughout the day and sometimes for the night. When this happened I did the teatime, bath time and sleep time routines. These parents are also available and happy to give me a reference if needed. I have passed my Diploma in Childcare and Education course and I have also passed a first aid course, although I may need to renew this. I have previously been on a child protection workshop through a football team and I have also previously completed and been on a How Do We Value Children workshop and a Supporting Young Children with Downs Syndrome Course. I also have a CRB check. I really enjoy working with children and parents and I am always ready for a new challenge and to meet new people.

Qualifications:
GCSE Grade Year
English Language C 2003
English Literature C 2003
Maths C 2003
Science C 2003
Physical Education C 2003
Design and Technology ( Graphics) C 2003
Art and Design C 2003
German C 2003
History E 2003

CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Pass 2005

Courses and Training Attended:
Details:
The Football Association Emergency First Aid Course -date 2003

The Football Association Child Protection and Best practice 2003
Workshop

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football 2004

First Aid 2005

Diploma in Childcare and Education course 2005

How do we value children workshop 2007
(Sheffield early years education and childcare development services)

Supporting young children with Downs Syndrome 2008

First aid course 2011