MEET THE TEAM
"Managers and staff are extremely passionate about providing the best possible care and learning experiences for all children" Ofsted
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
SAM
Nursery Manager
Foundation Degree in Early Years (level 4). BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (level 3). Designated Safeguarding Lead
Fun fact: Sam is a very proud mum to two boys and loves rollarcoasters!
GEORGIA
Diploma Level 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development
Admin Manager and Senior Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: Georgia likes to binge on tv box sets.
LIV
The Nestlings Co-ordinator & Deputy Manager
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator. Currently training to become Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Fun fact: Liv is an animal lover! .
LANCE
Nursery Proprietor
MPhil Educational Leadership and School Improvement
Fun Fact: Lance is the middle child of five and Christmas is his favourite time of the year.
SUE
Nursery Proprietor
BEd. (Hons) Primary Education, Qualified Teacher Status
Fun Fact: Sue is a proud mother to five children of her own, and now has five grandchildren.
YASMIN
Nursery Proprietor
BA (Hons) Business and Management
Fun Fact: Yasmin has a striped ginger cat called Timmy and loves the outdoors.
THE HATCHLING TEAM
KERRI
Level 2 in Childcare working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.
Nursery Practitioner and Hatchling Room Leader
Fun fact- Plays bowls for England level.
REBECCA
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s workforce (early learning and childcare)
Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: I am a mum to a little boy and my favourite animals are cats, I have two at home.
JADE
BA Hons in Primary education with QTS
Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: Mum to a little girl and likes to go caving and climbing up mountains.
GEORGIE
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: Loves to travel to new exciting countries.
GRACE
Working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.
Early Years Apprentice
Fun Fact- Loves to play the Guitar
THE NESTLINGS TEAM
CAITLIN
Level 3 Early Years Educator & Level 3 Forest School Leadership
Forest School Leader & Outdoor Co-ordinator
Fun Fact: Caitlin loves to practice mindfulness and meditation and has a passion for healing crystals.
ZOE
BA (Hons) Primary Initial Teacher Education: Early Years (3-7 yrs)
Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: Zoe once went on a huge zipwire!
CARA
BSc (Hons) Psychology, CASHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Nursery Practitioner
Fun Fact: I love to perform and take part in ballet, tap, modern dance and gymnastics classes. I have recently qualified as a fully licensed Zumba instructor.
MARION
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Early Years Practitioner
Fun Fact: I am from Australia and have moved to the UK to be with my partner. This has been my first experience of snow and I discovered I love making snow angels – its such fun! I love being outdoors, exploring and I love cooking and eating any food.
MELANIE
Level 3 diploma in preschool practice
Early Years Practitioner
Fun fact: Melanie has a crazy border collie called Lily.
ERIS
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Practitioner
Fun Fact: Eris has a real passion towards Art and is a very creative person.
CATHERINE
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Practitioner
Fun fact: Catherine enjoys crafting in her spare time making personalised gifts. Catherine is also training to become a Rainbows leader and comes from a large family with 5 siblings.
THE HOUSEKEEPING TEAM
AMANDA
Certificate of Higher Education in Catering, Level 3 Food Safety Supervision, Food Allergy Awareness Trained
Nursery Cook
CHARLIE
Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Nursery Housekeeping and Support Staff