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Sam's Experience and Qualifications...
Experience
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4 years as an Ofsted registered childminder
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1+ years leading a 60 place Nursery (30am/30pm) in a primary school with 3 members of staff.
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3 years teaching in Reception.
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Helping every child in my care make fantastic progress from their individual starting points.
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Strong partnerships with parents/carers.
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Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework which underpins all my teaching and childminding practices.
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Excellent knowledge of the Development Matters document which informs planning, assessments and next steps.
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Experience of working with children who
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do not speak English as a first language
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have speech and language difficulties
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have additional learning needs
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have ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
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are 'Looked After Children'
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have food allergies
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have asthma
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have medical conditions
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have behavioural concerns
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have social and emotional needs
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Knowledge of both the Read Write Inc and Letters and Sounds phonics schemes.
Qualifications
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Enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service
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Paediatric First Aid Qualification through Bury Business Solutions
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Full, clean driving license
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Childminder Introductory Training through Childminding UK
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Understanding and working with the Early Years Foundation Stage
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Recording Children's Development
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Safeguarding Children
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Developing Children's Learning
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Leading and Managing a Childminding Setting
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Safeguarding Children Qualification through Health and Safety Solutions
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Prevent Duty and Spiritual, Social, Moral and Cultural Training
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Qualified Teacher Status
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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
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BA (Hons) Management First Class
What's next?
I'm saving for The Curiosity Approach Accreditation​
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