Our manager has over 25-years-experience working the Early Years Sector, including working as an Early Years Advisor and an Ofsted Early Years Inspector. Our deputies include a qualified teacher and a Level 3 practitioner who has worked in the setting for over 5 years.

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

Nisha has previously worked in an early years setting before becoming a childminder; she has been minding for 9 years and joined us in September 2020.

Kay Severn – Joint Manager and Special Educational Need Lead

Kay has a Level 3 qualification and has been working in the setting for over 3 years, returning to work in an Early Years setting after a break; she has more recently worked as a ‘nanny’ to a local family for two years.

Selma Er – Early Years Practitioner

Selma is now a L3 qualified member of the team and has been with the setting for over 5 years.

Sadie-Rae Tyler – L6 Early Years Practitioner

Sadie previously worked at the setting for one year before moving on to a larger chain setting, but returned to the setting in September 2021, having decided that a small community setting is more suited to her. 

Teglis Pepe Barbalho – L3 Early Years Practitioner

Teglis has worked in Early Years for 5 years and before that worked in Education for 20 years in Brazil with a BA Hons in Language and a Master’s in Communication.

Gemma Hardy – L3 Early Years Practitioner

Gemma has worked in the Early Years for over 20 years bringing in all round experience in SEND teaching & Makaton signing.

Anna Hilder – L3 Early Years Practitioner

Anna has worked in the Early Years with over 18 years bringing in all round experience from her various roles within childcare. In her previous childcare role Anna was the lead in SENCO supporting staff and children where needed.

Heather Airey – L3 Early Years Practitioner and Administrator

Heather has worked in the setting for over 3 years and has previously worked in a number of Early Years settings, including those with an Outstanding Ofsted grading.

Katie Parker – L3 Early Years Practitioner

Katie has worked in the setting for over 3 years.

Alison Carey – Chef and Out of Schools Club Assistant

Deb Marks – L3 Out of Schools Club Assistant and Administrator

Deb has worked in the setting for 8 years.