Victoria Eardley-Ford

Lecturer in Food and Nutrition

Devizes, England, United Kingdom

About

Specialist in Early Childhood Education with a working experience of 10 years. Has hands-on experience of mentoring and coaching new and mature practitioners. Possess an extensive understanding of preparing learning plans with ability to adapt to the varied needs of learners, able to manage multiple tasks such as planning, setting and evaluating progress reviews. Supportive and motivational role model actively takes part in network meetings to build and raise standards within the Early Years Sector.

Experience

  • Lecturer in Food and Nutrition at Norland College
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Bath College ()
    • Lecturer
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Curriculum Team Lead & Lecturer Early Years

    • College Lecturer
      Aug 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs

      Lecturer and Assessor Early Years

  • Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor at Best Practice Network
    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Associate Lecturer Early Childhood at New College Swindon
    Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Early Year Practitioner at Self-Employed
    Aug 2007 - Sep 2019 · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Manager and lead practitioner of homebased childcare setting, in the past 10 years I have successfully established an Early Years home based childcare setting, Achieved level 1 in most recent Ofsted inspection. Roles and responsibility include daily observations, assessment and planning for each child. Writing polices and procedures in line with legislation, Financial and administration duties including invoices, payments and contracts. Within in recent years I have supported and trained students and Early Years assistants alongside supporting and developing other Early Years practitioner’s practise.