Experience

Bromley Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum

• United Kingdom
• Community Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Mgr | Content Creator | Community Development At Bromley Children & Families Forum

  • May 2020 - Present

  My role as Social Media Manager, Content Creator & Community Engagement is very varied. Engaging with the community face to face and through social media content that reflects the charity's values and appeals to different demographics. My goal is to attract new members, businesses, expand our client database, and build positive relationships with the community. I am committed to managing and developing online presence to raise brand awareness and values. I value inclusion, a positive reputation and role within our community. Our members manage the camps, and we respond to feedback to improve our programs. Using social media groups and pages as marketing opportunities. I believe in effective socials to reflect our portfolio and build relationships. As a project manager, I support young mothers and babies, plan fundraising events, coordinate donations, and mentor young people. BCFForum provide experiences to children & young people in need. I visit the camps to capture the voice of young people, and activities/experiences offered. I create fun, engaging, promotional posts and articles, I'm passionate about promoting the brand and organisation’s vision, ethos, and morals. I'm honoured to be an integral of the BCFForum. Together, we aim to provide support to the voluntary sector that works with children and families in Bromley. I am incredibly proud to have successfully fulfilled my original role as Development Officer. Working alongside Chief Operations Officer of Bromley Children and Families Forum, we have achieved great things. As the Social Media Manager & Content Creator | Community Development Officer, I am excited to continue this incredibly journey providing vital support to the voluntary sector and children and families in Bromley. It is a pleasure to promote and highlight our remarkable achievements and our charity members and organisations within the borough of Bromley. Show less



Phonics Stars™ | Phonics and Fun for Everyone!

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Phonics Stars Bromley & Beyond | Founder | Innovator | Teacher | EYFS KS1 Activity Lead !

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  As above. Plus…. Commissioned by Croydon Council to deliver weekly sessions within different settings; preschools, nurseries, primary schools and children’s centres. To encourage parental participation, school readiness and support current educational programs and teaching methods.Parents and carers were able to learn playful ways to continue teaching at home. Early years professionals gain the opportunity to further their knowledge, skills and professional development. Confidence, relationship building and bonding for parent and child.Tackling segregation and isolation, bringing people together, in particular culture led groups who have separated themselves from others. Bringing together families from our diverse community, encouraging socialisation and inclusion; breaking down barriers that contribute to a decline in mental health, isolation resulting in more inclusivity, bringing people together, creating a sense of community and friendship groups that provided a base to start to develop a support network. Delivering classes within preschools and nursery settings. Working closely with Early Years professionals and preschool children with a range of abilities including special educational needs and disabilities. Providing community classes for the general public to access. Independently managing all admin, bookings through a booking system, dealing with all enquiries, Social media management, attending related events and training other Early Years professionals such as childminders. Delivering Phonics, play-based and interactive training for educators, inset days inclusive of all teachers and professionals from nursery and primary schools to whole school and senior leadership team. Responsible for designing and developing Phonics Stars onto an online platform bursting with an array of activities and teaching methods to meet the needs of the business and continue to support and educate children and families throughout the Covid period. Show less

• Founder | Director

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2023

  As Founder, I designed Interactive Educational Classes for children to gain a head-start, and parents/carers, schools and teachers opportunities to discover ways for children to learn through play.With effective teaching methods, supporting oracy; speech, communication & language with fun opportunities to enhance physical development; muscle through movement.I trained Licensees and facilitated mentoring to successfully run classes in their designated areas. 1000’s of children, families and professionals have benefited. Phonics Stars promotes play based learning for children in the Early Years with their parents or carers, preschools and nurseries. Foundation stage children, intervention for KS1 and after school sessions for children in Reception, KS1.Phonics Stars provides foundations for learning, supporting transition into and during formal education. Effectively teaching phonics combined with engaging movements, dance routines & muscle strength activities.I produced a step by step manual containing over 40 activities which I personally invented. Every activity incorporates the EYFS, ELGs and phonics teaching methods. Our ‘Play, Go, Party™️' builds shoulder, arm, hands and finger muscles. Midline crossing supports development of neurological pathways. I firmly believe children are more likely to develop into strong super writers through our activities. Shake it Mark Make It™️ dance to support listening, following instructions, visual tracking skills and midline crossing. Dancing with pom-poms/scarves for a holistic and sensory based fun dance routine, and leads to mark making to the rhythm of various types of music; supporting early writing and letter formation.through visual tracking. Classes link to the EYFS and phonics programmes from DofE. Class Leaders are specially trained, licensed and regulated by Phonics Stars Ltd. Company protocol and due diligence in place to ensure every provider is fully insured, enhanced DBS and 1st aid trained. Show less



West Thornton Primary School

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2014

  West Thornton Primary Academy School Early Years Educator November 2012 -November 2014 ● Proud to teach within an outstanding primary school. ● Educating a class of 30 children with a very high percentage living with SEND, EAL, and in need, teaching in a free flow foundation stage department, three classes combined with a total of 90 children. ● Lesson planning around annual themes and children's interests. ● Working as a team as well as independently. ● Teaching, observing, marking progress and planning. ● Writing individual, educational health care plans (EHCP’s) ● Marking and scoring data, typing reports, lesson planning and safeguarding reports. ● Facilitating and holding parents evenings. ● Involvement in / and receiving useful, appropriate and relevant training. ● Planning events to support families, children and the school. Show less



Ofsted

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outstanding Ofsted Registered childcare provider

  • Dec 2004 - Oct 2012

  Registered by Ofsted and awarded an outstanding in all areas of my practice. During this stage of my career I was accredited. I was registered to care for babies and children up to 16 years of age. Fully DBS checked. 1st aid qualified and experienced. Being a member of Bromley Mencap and Mencap plus enabled me to care for children with disabilities and a range of needs. Part of Bromley Childminding Association (BCMA) & The National Childminding Association (NCMA). I provided an inclusive wraparound service of childcare for day, after school, respite and overnight care. Providing an overnight respite service to all families, children of all abilities and disabilities. Show less



Bromley Early Years & Families service

• London Borough of Bromley

• Support Childminder

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2011

  As a support Childminder I adhered to the following: • I worked above and beyond the EYFS framework & the national standards. • Had good knowledge of Childminding practice, policies & procedures. • Outstanding grading from Ofsted. • Informed Bromley Early Years & Ofsted of any complaints. • Followed the correct safeguarding and child protection procedures. Reporting any concerns through the correct channels, informing social services & Bromley Early Years. • Promote Bromley Early Years • Promote Childminding as a career and a good form of childcare. Operating an equal opportunity policy, I supported all of the prospective and newly registered Childminders I was delegated. I supported Bromley to recruit Childminders from across the borough. People from all religions, ages, sexes, heritage & abilities. Holding 1:1 or group meetings. Providing information packs and step by step guides. Provided lists of childminder drop ins, children’s centre’s & local playgroups. I offered help and support on the following: • Setting up their portfolio • Preparing for their Ofsted inspection. • The first meeting with parents • Training & workshops • Form filling • Details on playgroups, drop in sessions & children’s centres. • Information on forth coming events Throughout the first year of their business I supported childminders with the EYFS, provided 1:1 training sessions in my home. Offered templates to use in their setting, as well as a step by step guide on how they can provide the EYFS. I arranged regular meetings at each other’s houses, at childminder drop ins and within children’s centres and local playgroups. I maintained regular contact with the network coordinator through email or over the telephone to provide updates on the prospective and newly registered childminders progression. Show less



Amida Spa

• Beckenham Kent

• Window Display & Marketing

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Working for Amida spa in Beckenham from 2005–2009 on a part time ad hoc basis. My responsibility was planning design layouts based around profiling themes and principles for products and services offered within the wellness Spa. I researched designs and would buy materials and props to create eye catching and commercial window displays, posters and advertisement boards. Supported fundraising events through marketing, providing face painting and recruiting volunteers for events. Working for Amida spa in Beckenham from 2005–2009 on a part time ad hoc basis. My responsibility was planning design layouts based around profiling themes and principles for products and services offered within the wellness Spa. I researched designs and would buy materials and props to create eye catching and commercial window displays, posters and advertisement boards. Supported fundraising events through marketing, providing face painting and recruiting volunteers for events.



Next

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Floor manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 2005

  Starting a career with Next Retail as a part time sales consultant. Progressing to full time senior sales, then Womenswear Floor Manager at Next in Wimbledon. I successfully managed my own department and for a period acted as the Wimbledon Store Manager. I managed a team of over 50 staff, interviewed, employed, trained, observed and carrying out appraisals and if necessary disciplinary. I set up individual training packs, new initiatives, and proposed ideas. I was able to control absence, plan staff holidays and arrange staff motivational events. I held staff meetings, orientations and store tours. Boosting morale and seeing the result of this through good customer service and profits was incredibly important to me. I was promoted to a higher graded managerial position to the new Bromley store. I thoroughly enjoyed working as part a large team and was able to make use of my creative side. I was appointed the store merchandiser. Arranging stock to match the customer profile, sales history and predicting sales, I planned, managed and displayed items in the bestselling position around the store. During the last few years of my position here were 2 sides to my job role. 1) Merchandising and 2) the store trainer and interviewer. I controlled the training throughout the store, interviewed and employed staff. I observed and assessed members of staff, motivating them to provide excellent customer service and to be proactive. Show less

• senior sales consultant

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999



Retro UK limited

• Hayes Bromley Kent

• Store Manager. Buyer. QC. Display. Assistant to Managing Director

  • Mar 1995 - Sep 1997

  Retro UK Limited - Manufactures’ & Retailers in Women’s Fashions - 1995 – 1997 Station Approach, High Street Hayes. Bromley Kent. A blend of office work, customer service, telephone sales, distribution, retail in store sales. Buying stock and quality controlling in factories in South & East London. Window displays and telephone sales. Personal Assistant to Managing Director. Retro UK Limited - Manufactures’ & Retailers in Women’s Fashions - 1995 – 1997 Station Approach, High Street Hayes. Bromley Kent. A blend of office work, customer service, telephone sales, distribution, retail in store sales. Buying stock and quality controlling in factories in South & East London. Window displays and telephone sales. Personal Assistant to Managing Director.