Daniela Lala
Kefalonia argostoli minies
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Early Years Practitioner with strong expertise in safeguarding leadership, EYFS curriculum planning, team supervision, and child development. Holder of an Enhanced DBS certificate with in-depth knowledge of Ofsted requirements, health and safety compliance, risk assessments, behaviour management, and SEN support. Skilled in creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that promote school readiness and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Experienced in mentoring staff, building positive relationships with parents and colleagues, and delivering high standards of childcare and early education. Strong organisational and leadership abilities with experience supporting the smooth day-to-day running of childcare settings and educational environments. Passionate about helping children reach their full potential through nurturing, child-centred, and innovative learning approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Ilford lane under five pre-school
Ilford , Essex
2024.10 - 2026.01
- Guided junior practitioners to uphold professional standards within educational settings.
- Supported collaborative initiatives with SENCO and external professionals to aid children with additional needs.
- Maintained well-organised and stimulating learning environment for early years development.
- Assisted in training and mentoring staff to improve childcare practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents during handovers and meetings to update on children’s progress and wellbeing.
- Supported school readiness by helping children develop early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
Early Years Practitioner
Ilford lane under five pre-school
Ilford, Essex
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Served as Key Person for 8 children.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Level 5 (senior practitioner in an Early years Setting ) Level 3 (early years education)
Phoenix, ELA training services
Romford 01/2023 - 09/2025
Skills
- EYFS understanding
- DBS check cleared
- Multilingual communication
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding awareness
- Health and safety procedures
- Parent partnership building
- School transitions
- Early Years safeguarding knowledge
- Special educational needs strategies
Timeline
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Ilford lane under five pre-school
2024.10 - 2026.01
Early Years Practitioner
Ilford lane under five pre-school
2023.01 - 2024.10
NVQ Level 5 - Level 5 (senior practitioner in an Early years Setting ) Level 3 (early years education)
Phoenix, ELA training services
01/2023 - 09/2025