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Reference request

We would be grateful if you could provide a professional reference for the candidate named below, who is currently being considered for a role at Loving Hands Nurseries.

Please take a few moments to complete this reference form, as your feedback will play an important part in supporting their application.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Your Name *

First

Last

Job title and organization *

Email *

Phone number *

we may need to contact you in case we need further clarification

Candidate's Name *

First

Last

please provide the name of the candidate

How long have you known the candidate *

Dates of employment *

Age groups worked with (e.g., babies, toddlers, preschool)

Babies
Toddlers
Pre school

Relationship to the candidate (manager, colleague, professor, etc.) *

Are you aware of any safeguarding concerns regarding this individual? *

Yes
No

If your answer is Yes please give explaination

Has the candidate ever been subject to disciplinary action related to child safety or conduct? *

Yes
No

If your answer is Yes please give explaination

How well do they follow safeguarding policies and procedures?

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

How does the candidate build relationships with children?

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Ability to support emotional development and manage behaviour

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Sensitivity to children’s individual needs (including SEND if applicable)

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Can you provide an example or any additional information of positive interaction or care?

Understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Planning and delivering activities to support development

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Observation and assessment skills

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Communication with parents/carers

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Any other comments about Candidate's Professional Skills in Early Years Practice

Reliability and punctuality

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Ability to work as part of a team

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Willingness to learn and take feedback

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

Overall suitability for a nursery practitioner role

Selected Value: 0

Please rate their performance on a 1-10 scale

What are the candidate’s key strengths in a nursery setting?

What areas could they improve?

Would you re-employ this person in a childcare setting? *

Yes
No

policies etc.) support

If NO, please explain why?

I confirm that the information provided is accurate *

Yes
No

Disclosure information *

I do not wish this information to be disclosed to the candidate
I have no objections to this information being disclosed to the candidate

Referee Name *

First

Last

Date *

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