Staff undertake ‘Safeguarding training, and ‘First Aid’ within three months of starting to work in the setting to ensure every child’s safety.

Staff are monitored through observations and one to one support meetings, where any additional training needs can be identified, and appropriate training booked to ensure their continuing professional development.

The setting is led by a committee of parents, as such, they contribute to the how the setting is managed.

Staffing experience and qualifications

Nisha Reed – Joint Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and L3 Early Years Practitioner, PFA

Nisha has previously worked in an early year setting before becoming a childminder working with various age groups; with over 10 years of Early Years’ experience Nisha joined NWPS in September 2020 once her own children were of school age. In her spare time Nisha likes to go on long walks with her family/friends or getting cosy and reading a good mystery book.

Kay Severn – Joint Manager, Special Educational Need Lead, Deputy DSL and L3 Early Years Practitioner, PFA

Kay has a Level 3 qualification and has been working in the setting for over 4 years, returning to work in an Early Years setting after a break; previously she worked as a ‘nanny’ to a local family for two years. Kay in her own time likes to spend time with her family and friends.

Katie Parker – L3 Early Years Practitioner, Deputy Manager and Deputy DSL, PFA

Katie has worked in the setting for over 5 years, previously working as a room leader in another setting. Katie has recently moved into the role of Deputy Manager at the setting supporting Nisha and Kay with the DSL and SEN roles. Katie in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family and having days out.

Selma Er – L3 Early Years Practitioner, PFA

Selma has been with the setting for over 5 years and comes from a background of helping run her own family business. With her interest in working within childcare develop she undertook and qualified as a L3 Early Years Practitioner with the setting. In her spare time Selma likes to go cycling, read books, travelling to discover new places and cultures.

Isobel Bailey – L4 Early Years Practitioner, PFA

Isobel comes to us with years of experience in busy Early Years working predominately with the under 2’s. Isobel felt that she was ready for a new challenge to work with the older preschool children and share her interest of creative arts. Isobel in her spare time likes to do baking and taking long walks in the woods near her.

Rumer Carey – L3 Early Years Practitioner, PFA

Rumer is a L3 qualified childcare practitioner. She comes to us with lots of experience of working in childcare with children at different ages. Rumer enjoys the relaxed community feel of our setting and is very excited about sharing her ideas to help promote the children’s development further using our new Curiosity Approach methods. Rumer enjoys horse riding, reading books, walking her dog Button, going to the theatre and spending time with her family and friends.

Lynn Watson – L3 Early Years Practitioner & Wrap Around Care Practitioner, PFA

Sue Henderson – Wrap Around Care Practitioner, PFA

Committee

Please see below members of our voluntary committee that are an important part of keeping the setting running smoothly.

Sam Mason (Chair)

Sam works for a London based accountancy firm specialising in corporate tax. She enjoys spending time with her family, and plays netball with a local team. Sam joined the NWPS committee in 2021, quickly taking on the secretary role. From June 2023 she became chairperson for the setting.

Anna German (Co-Chair)

Anna has worked in education since 2004 as an art teacher in secondary schools and currently works in Sevenoaks. In the holidays, she works from her studio at home making prints and enjoys swimming and going for walks with her dog and daughter.

Emma Chenery (Treasurer)

Emma works as a Senior Finance Manager for a London based accountancy firm. She has 2 sons and in her spare time enjoys socialising with friends and family. Emma joined the NWPS committee in 2023 as treasurer for the setting.

Sarah Friend (Secretary)

Fiona Hollington (Trustee)

Fiona is a full time mum to Oscar and Jemima. She moved to Kent 4 years ago, leaving her role as an account manager for Decleor within Center Parcs Woburn. She has spent most of her career as a beauty therapist, working on cruise ships and within Ragdale Hall Health Spa. In her free time she loves to get creative with cooking and is a member of the Kadampa meditation centre.