Bakewell Nursery School - Professional Testimonials

Professional Comments - Mrs Teale

Mrs Teale exemplifies all that is good in a true professional. She cares deeply for the educational and social development of her children. She handles difficult situations with skill and sensitivity and motivates staff.

Jean has worked extremely hard to lead the Nursery team so that a high degree of planning and continuous assessment takes place, which enables all staff to respond fully to the needs of individual children. Indeed in both Ofsted inspections, the provision made for the children and the teaching in the Nursery were found to be excellent and were recognised as a strength of the school.

Mrs Teale's ability is widely recognised-she was asked by LEA Inspectors to take a secondment to reorganise a Nursery which had been placed in 'Special Measures'.

It was the school's good fortune that Jean Teale was appointed as Nursery and Early Years Co-ordinator -for under her leadership, the Nursery quickly established a reputation for excellence both within the LEA and the wider community. This excellent reputation is reinforced by the results of Ofsted and LEA inspections.

Jean Teale is a much valued colleague and I respect her curricula and managerial expertise as well as her dedication and commitment.

Mrs Teale's relationships with parents and staff are of the highest order. She is liked and respected by all.

The large number of 'thank you' letters Mrs Teale receives bear testimony to the parents' appreciation of her talents

Mrs Teale's high expectations enable all children in her care to extend their all round development and reach their full potential

Mrs Teale has an extensive knowledge of the needs of young children and is able to translate that knowledge into the provision of a wide range of rich and balanced learning activities well matched to individual children's needs.

Jean's an outstanding teacher with a particular talent for and a wide experience of early years provision

This is to verify that following our recent Ofsted Inspection, Mrs Jean Teale was awarded a Certificate of Excellence. This was a most unusual occurrence and reflects the excellence of Jean's teaching and her management of the Nursery.

Jean never wavers in her concern for standards and performance. Throughout my long association with Jean I have never known her to give less than 100% in anything she does.

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Professional Comments - Mrs Chadbourne

Mrs Chadbourne's communication skills are excellent, both orally and on paper.

Mrs Chadbourne is quick to learn herself-but is also patient with others. She has the potential to lead but the humility to value others' views and experience.

Mrs Chadbourne's sense of humour, absolute integrity and high levels of personal organisational skills were valued by her colleagues and parents.

As a fully qualified teacher with a keen interest in the development of children aged 0-5 years, Mrs Chadbourne most certainly has the necessary leadership skills, knowledge, imaginative vision, flexibility and determination to achieve Early Years Professional Status.

Mrs Chadbourne brings energy, zeal and vibrancy, tempered with common sense to the classroom.

Mrs Chadbourne forms excellent relationships with her pupils and has the sensitivity to perceive their individual needs and address them.

Mrs Chadbourne has a capacity to relate very well to people and has an interest in them as individuals.

Mrs Chadbourne has good communication skills and worked well with parents.

Mrs Chadbourne worked well as part of a team and the school as a whole-leading continuous professional development for all staff through her role as P.E coordinator.

Mrs Chadbourne planned her lessons well, including many practical , hands on experiences, and was able to differentiate the activities to meet the needs of different groups of children working at different levels.

Mrs Chadbourne carried out her teaching duties efficiently and conscientiously.

Mrs Chadbourne is clearly committed to high standards in early years practice.

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Professional Comments - Miss Adlington

Accurate, imaginative use of Early Years Foundation Stage references! Excellent use of open ended questioning to encourage the development of mathematical language and vocabulary! Well done!

You have worked extremely hard and your file continues to be beautifully presented! Your confidence and abilities are growing daily!

Your conscientious, diligent and trustworthy approach is clearly evident in your work Miss Adlington!

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Professional Comments - Mrs Marsden

Mrs Marsden is efficient, accurate and will bring commitment, loyalty, maturity and enthusiasm to this role.

Everyone comments on Mrs Marsden's ability to empathise and demonstrate flexibility and her wonderful sense of humour and fun!

Mrs Marsden is thoroughly reliable, trustworthy and conscientious. She is extremely professional and business-like in her administrative duties and has excellent inter-personal skills.

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Professional Comments - Miss Barwick

Miss Barwick always listens carefully to instructions and carries these out well. She also has the ability to use initiative.

Your work is really developing well alongwith your enthusiasm. This will not only be influential to new members of staff but also inspirational! Thank you!

You are demonstrating a hard working and conscientious attitude and your attitude and enthusiasm is very much appreciated!

You have been producing some excellent observations! Thank you!

All the children really enjoyed working with Miss Barwick!

Miss Barwick was imaginative in her skills to differentiate the activity.

Miss Barwick formed very good relationships with the children at all times.

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Professional Comments - Miss Garratt

Children are always happy, content, relaxed and have fun in Miss Garratt's presence.

I would certainly recommend Miss Garratt as an extremely trustworthy member of staff for your team.

I feel Miss Garratt would be a very reliable, responsible and valuable member of your team.

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Professional Comments - Miss Gratton

Miss Gratton willingly took part in our voluntary project-�Read On, Write Away!' and organised many various charity events to support this. She was always willing to give up her time and take on some extra responsibilities-and did so with such cheerfulness and enthusiasm. Miss Gratton used her initiative and her ability to encourage and motivate others to get involved is testament to her strength if her personality and the respect others have for her. Good humoured, resourceful, responsible and respectful. Miss Gratton was an absolute asset!

Miss Gratton has made an outstanding contribution to our Nursery! She is a motivated and highly organised student.

Miss Gratton has the ability to initiate exciting activities but can also encourage the children to direct their own work.

Miss Gratton is a valued member of the team. She always works extremely hard and puts everything she has learnt into practice-ensuring the children receive a high level of education and care at all times!

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Professional Comments - Miss Dore

Miss Dore is particularly entusiastic and imaginative at holding the children's interest in group story sessions. She confidently uses lots of supporting resources to ensure the children enjoy this activity to the full!
Well done Miss Dore!

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Professional Comments - Miss Mumby

Miss Mumby communicates well with children and staff alike and demonstrates courtesy and politeness with all parents and other adults.

Miss Mumby is an excellent team worker and respects the confidentiality of information to which she has access.

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Professional Comments - Miss Bradbury

Miss Bradbury formed good relationships with the children and staff and has worked as a valued member of the team.

Miss Bradbury works extremely hard and has a very happy, sunny disposition!

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Professional Comments - Mrs Reeve

Mrs Reeve is particularly skilful at identifying individual needs-and meeting these.

Mrs Reeve is an asset to our team. She has introduced some excellent projects!

Mrs Reeve would be an excellent staff member-being responsible and able to put forward innovative ideas in team meetings.

Mrs Reeve is caring, sensitive and honest when working with young children and their families.

Mrs Reeve had a strong ability and excellent skills to stimulate children to reach their potential through imaginative ideas, play and interaction.