Staff Profile

Name
Dawn Blundy

Joined the Nursery
February 2021

Job Title
Nursery Officer

Qualifications
BA in child and youth studies
Foundation Degree in Children and Young People’s Services
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Notes
Growing up the eldest of 5 children working with children was always my dream job. Leaving school, I embarked on the NNEB course at Burton College, family circumstances meant I was unable to finish the course and I stated work at the soap factory in Ashby. I met my husband David through colleagues, we married in 1988 and we have 2 children.

Whilst my eldest was a baby I started to study again and gained GCSE’s and A levels. I started work in in a local primary school as 1:1 support for children with additional needs and lunchtime supervisor. I gained my NVQ in childcare and a Foundation Degree in Children and Young People’s Services.

One of the roles I enjoyed the most as a TA was mentoring new members of staff, so I took a position as an Early Years trainer. I enjoyed this role however I missed the school setting and being in the classroom. I returned to my previous setting and became the cover supervisor/family liaison officer, working closely with parents and ensuring children and families felt supported by school.

I gained my BA in child and youth studies and moved on to become Deputy at a local nursery, I have since helped to open a nursery in a local independent school where I ran the Preschool room and most recently, I have managed a before and after-school club in Ashby and Packington.

In my spare time I help to run a local Guide unit, I am the Early Years governor at the school I worked at for many years and we like to take our dog Jasper for long walks.

I am looking forward to joining the preschool team and the larger Smisby family and I hope to bring some of my knowledge and experience to the team.



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