Hello, my name is Azariah I am the deputy Manager in the castle quarter setting , you will see me mostly in the foxes and Owls room. I have worked at little squirrels for 5 years. I love working at little squirrels with such an amazing team and the children are amazing and full of personalities. I love working with the children, helping them from the start of their development, to become such brilliant characters. I have gained my Level 3 Early Years Educator diploma during my time at Little Squirrels, progressed to a room leader position in 2020, and then to deputy manager at the end of 2021. I recently completed a Level 5 in childhood studies and I am currently completing my degree. I work in child care as I love supporting children to grow. I wish to give children a valuable start in life by providing great education and amazing people to support them, in a safe and caring environment. I love my job as I love to see the children’s look when they are so proud and confident when they achieve something new, I couldn’t be more thankful to be a part of their achievements as they develop. I have recently just had my first child, Who will be joining me at nursery in January. In my free time I enjoy gardening with my little boy Theo. I love to get creative with Theo we make lots of yummy treats and we love to paint and draw. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends and going for long walks or eating amazing new food with them.
Some of my training includes:
Food Safety Level 2
Food Allergy Online Training
Level 3 paediatric first aid
Level 5 Early childhood and education
Safeguarding
Health and safety training
Early literacy support assistant
SENCO Level 3 – Special Educational Needs
Extending the Outdoors environment learning space
Coordinator Officer
Prevent e learning training
FGM training
Prevent Covid-19 Health and Safety
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Supporting positive behaviour
Mindfulness in Nursery
Theories of Language acquisition
The importance of developing Self-Esteem
Speech, Language and communication: Definitions, typical development and impact on other areas of learning
Identification and assessment of Speech, Language and Communication Needs
The communication Environment, including the home environment and engaging parents
What is communication? – Language and Literacy for 2-4 year olds
Communication friendly settings, adult – child interaction and working with families
Literacy Learning – Reading and writing for ages 2-4 years
Supporting the early stages of reading and writing
Developing Excellence in Maths, Literacy and Science through Children’s Understanding of pattern
Managing a Critical Incident in an Early Years Setting
Bereavement awareness training
Moving in, Moving up, Moving on- Effective Transitions
English as an Additional Language
Equality and Diversity within an Early Years Setting
Black lives matter workshop
Dealing with and supporting children who bite
Early Brain Development
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Social and Emotional intelligence development in children
Theories of Learning
The importance of Play
Learning to Listen and non-verbal communication
Vocabulary Development
Understanding Spoken Language
Planning in the Moment
Language for Thinking (The Blank Language Scheme)
Exploring Language and Early Narrative Skills
Play for Language and Literacy
Developing Speech and Phonological awareness
