Andi Turner

Legal Executive

England, United Kingdom

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About me
Blogger, Mentor, Trainer, Independent Product & Service Reviewer
Education
- Hartlepool College of Further Education
  2007 - 2011
  Early Years (Sector Endorsed) Foundation Degree; Certificate in Education Lifelong Learning Sector EDUCATION
  Also, in 1995, 'A' level in Psychology
- South Park Sixth Form
  1986 - 1989
  A levels: French, Geography, Sociology and General Studies
  Activities and Societies: From around this period I developed at avid interest in practical photography and an enduring curiosity for vintage fashion, lifestyle and music which, being de rigeur at the moment, makes me rather fashionable for the first time in my life! GCSEs: Commercial Maths, German, Computer Studies
- Gillbrook Eston Grammar School
  1981 - 1986
  GCEs grade C to A: English Language, English Literature, French, History, Biology, Geography.
  Activities and Societies: Sadly, I've no talent for sport or music or any other popular activity BUT I am that little nerd who won all the regional and national literary prizes for my short story and poetry writing. Come oooon...someone had to do it! CSEs Grade 1 (equivalent to GCE O Level grade C): Maths, History, Geography, Biology and French Northern Counties levels 1, 2 and 3 office practice; secretarial skills; typing
- University of Teesside
  2011 - 2012
  BA (Hons) Education Studies Education, Teaching and Early Years
Experience
- Atha and Company Solicitors
  Jan 1989 - May 2004
  Legal Executive
  Dealing initially with most aspects of legal work including occupational injury and disease, wills and probate, conveyancing and family matters and subsequently specialising in clinical negligence and industrial, criminal and personal injury claims from the initial instruction stage right through to negotiated settlement or county court judgment.
- Andrea Turner's Childcare
  Sept 2004 - now
  I am a reflective, self-evaluative practitioner who implements the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in collaboration with parents, carers and the Local Authority. Within my home I lead a small team of full time and part time Childminding Assistants. I use contemporary research and best practice techniques to plan and deliver individualised care and learning opportunities and experiences for babies and young children. My setting has achieved 7 grade 1 Ofsted reports over 4 consecutive inspection cycles now, between September 2004 and August 2014.I am approved by Hartlepool Borough Council to provide free nursery education to 2, 3 and 4 year old children and I am a member of our local authority professional network.https://allearlyyears.wordpress.com/ Show less
  - Business Owner
    Aug 2004 - now
  - Early Years Practitioner
    Sept 2004 - now
- National Childminding Association
  Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
  Associate Tutor
  Delivering workshops, training and level 3 qualifications to a range of professionals working with babies and children from 0-16 years old including Nannies, Childminders, Foster Carers etc across the North East region.
- Hartlepool College of Further Education
  Nov 2011 - Jul 2014
  Lecturer
  Planning, delivering and assessing the Professional Development Portfolio module of the Early Years (Sector Endorsed) Foundation Degree. The average grade for my teaching practice is grade 1. I have just finished mentoring a post graduate Trainee Teacher through the Post Graduate Certificate in Education which I found very rewarding and beneficial to my professional practice as it gave me opportunities to reflect upon my own strengths and areas for development. I would definitely do it again.
- Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
  May 2013 - now
  PACEY Fellow-Ambassador and Associate
  Supporting PACEY members and promoting best practice.
- Early Years Mentor and Blogger
  Jun 2013 - now
  All Early Years
  I support and mentor childcare practitioners and help them put the joy back into their work. Happy practitioners = happy kids = happy parents. I scour the web for free online CPD and share it with a dedicated bunch of early years practitioners. Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/earlyyearsCPD/I provide consultations to support practitioners in any aspect of their provision, whether that's to work on inspection report recommendations or to take on a critical friend role when reviewing aspects of practice or provision. A proportion of my work is pro bono, particularly for those who are new to childminding or who are in need of a great deal of support and guidance.I mentor students from entry level to post grad; provide a proof reading service for a whole range of documents and write pieces for a range of early years services.Yup, variety really is the spice of life. Show less
- EYFS Resources Limited
  Oct 2015 - now
  Early Years Support Team
  A member of Maria Marraffa's carefully crafted EYFS support team. Each with our own areas of expertise gained from actually rolling up our sleeves and doing the job. Each dedicated to help with all aspects of EYFS for childminders and nurseries and all just a click or a phone call away. Ask for our help with complete confidence.
- Guest Blogger for Broadway Events
  Sept 2016 - now
  Guest Blogger
  sharing the joys of childminding
- Teach Early Years Magazine
  Jan 2017 - now
  - Guest Blogger
    Jan 2017 - now
  - Guest Blogger
    Jan 2017 - now
- Teachwire
  Jan 2017 - now
  Guest Blogger
Licenses & Certifications
- I-CAN and NHS accreditation to support children's speech and language
  I CAN and NHS
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  I CAN Accreditation In conjunction with the I CAN children's charity and the NHS Trust Jul 2012 To achieve accreditation we have had to demonstrate and provide evidence that we:~ build on our confidence and skills to support communication and language development for young children aged 0–5~ offer practical advice and strategies to support parents and families we are in contact with~ support children and families with implementing the communication and language element of the statutory progress check between 2 and 3 years~ create an enabling environment that supports… Show more To achieve accreditation we have had to demonstrate and provide evidence that we:~ build on our confidence and skills to support communication and language development for young children aged 0–5~ offer practical advice and strategies to support parents and families we are in contact with~ support children and families with implementing the communication and language element of the statutory progress check between 2 and 3 years~ create an enabling environment that supports every unique child’s need to become resilient, capable, confident and self-assured~ offer a highly skilled early years workforce to help narrow the gap and help improve the life chances of young children~ ensure that all children in our care are supported to be school ready.This accreditation confirms that our setting provides a quality and consistent environment which supports communication and language. Show less
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  Fellow-Ambassador of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years NCMA/PACEY 2012 To become a Fellow of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) I have demonstrated that I have extended my practice and that it is underpinned by broad and valid theoretical knowledge, experience and professional skills. I have also met the PACEY Code of Ethics and demonstrated that my childcare practice meets the following four areas of competence, arranged under three headings. 1. Children first:~ Built and maintained good relationships with children… Show more To become a Fellow of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) I have demonstrated that I have extended my practice and that it is underpinned by broad and valid theoretical knowledge, experience and professional skills. I have also met the PACEY Code of Ethics and demonstrated that my childcare practice meets the following four areas of competence, arranged under three headings. 1. Children first:~ Built and maintained good relationships with children, parents, carers and other professionals~ Empowered children to reach their full potential 2. Enabling environments:~ Supported parents and carers to improve their parenting skills 3. My professional role:~ Used evaluation to improve the quality of my childcare practice and work with parents and carers. Show less
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  Hartlepool Healthy Early Years Award Hartlepool Borough Council 2012 To achieve this award we were required to provide evidence that we have helped, and will continue to help, families to live more healthily. (At the time of writing we are the only Registered Childminders to have achieved this award).
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  Quest For Quality Hartlepool Borough Council 2012 Being part of the Hartlepool Quest for Quality quality improvement programme means that we have made a commitment to continuously improve the quality of education and care in our setting.
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  Gold Level National Clean Air Award - Awarded in recognition of our outstanding commitment to providing a tobacco smoke-free environment to protect the health, safety and well-being of all who enter our premises.
- Awarded to Andi Turner
  Level 3 Children Come First Quality Assurance Award Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
Volunteer Experience
- Early Years Practitioner
  Issued by Andrea Turner's Childcare
  Associated with Andi Turner
- Student Teacher (PGCE) Mentor
  Issued by Hartlepool College of Further Education on Sept 2013
  Associated with Andi Turner