Our staff are a very dedicated, caring and qualified team. They have many years of experience between them, and will treat each child with respect and as an individual. Each session is led by the Manager and/or the Deputy Manager, supported by four staff members. All staff have enhanced DBS checks, hold a paediatric First Aid qualification and have been trained in safeguarding.



Managers
Alison White

Alison is our Manager. She holds an NVQ 3.
Favourite activity: Outdoor play – helping the children learn while being outside.
What I love most about working with children:
Seeing them grow in confidence and creating a nurturing environment for their learning.
Fun fact: I love baking with my grandchildren.
Naomi Pettigrew

Naomi is our Deputy Manager and holds an NVQ 3.
Favourite activity: The role play area – it’s wonderful to see the children use their imagination.
What I love most about working with children:
Watching the children grow and build their confidence over the years with us.
Fun fact: I have two beautiful grandchildren and I’m great at making paper aeroplanes!
Early Years Practitioners
Alzbeta Ward

Early Years Educator – Teaching Diploma Level 3.
Favourite Activity: I love doing craft activities, puzzles, and building games with the children.
What I Love Most About Working with Children: Their happiness.
Fun Fact About Me: I tackle 1000-piece puzzles every week!
Sarah Collins

Sarah holds an NVQ 3 and is our SENCO.
Favourite activity: I love dancing with the children.
What I love most about working with children:
I enjoy having conversations with the children – their thoughts are always so insightful.
Fun fact: I’m a huge Saints fan!
Yan Wong

(Primary) Languag Teaching Degree – Level 6 Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Favourite activity: I really enjoy doing crafts with the children.
What I love most about working with children:
I learn so much from the children. I especially enjoy sitting with them, listening, and playing together.
Fun fact: I’m great at sports!
Marie Walter

Early Years Practitioner – Marie holds an NVQ 3.
Favourite activity: I enjoy music movement and crafts.
What I love most about working with children:
I am passionate about helping children develop as individuals through play, conversation and hands on experience, before they progress to their next stage in education.
Fun fact: I enjoy ballet.