Nursery Leader
Responsible for:
Health and Safety &
Child Protection Designated Safeguarding Lead and Parent and PTA Liaison
Qualifications include:
- Certificate in Early Years Leadership and Management
- National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB)
- Accredited Learning Support Assistant
- Health and Safety Level 2
- Makaton Trained Modules 1 – 4
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
- Child Protection Designated Person Level 2
- First Aid / Epipen
- PREVENT and FGM trained
I am an experienced practitioner having worked continually since 1981 in Early Years Education (private schools and nurseries). In 2006 I became the Nursery Leader of Chiddingstone Nursery School CIO. I have also worked as a TA (3 afternoons a week) at Chiddingstone Primary School since 2003. I have 2 grown up sons. My interests include gardening, reading, walking and keeping fit.
Deputy Leader/ SENCO
Responsible for:
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Lead Special Educational Needs/Inclusion, Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Qualifications include:
- NVQ Level 3 Early Years Childcare & Education
- BA Honours in Education & Early Years Childhood Studies
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
- PREVENT and FGM trained
I have a NVQ in early years childcare and education and also a degree in early childhood and education. I have worked with children since 2001 through nurseries, holiday clubs, schools, children’s homes and forest schools. I joined the Chiddingstone Nursery School team in 2018 and became Deputy Leader and SENCO in 2020. I have two boys. My interests include Harry Potter and Disney!
IT Manager/ Deputy SENCO
Responsible for:
Online Safety Coordinator
Qualifications include:
- CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
- Child Protection
- Paediatric First Aid
- PREVENT and FGM Trained
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Makaton Trained Modules 1-4
My career in childcare began 2008. I started at Chiddingstone Nursery School CIO in 2015 initially as a nursery assistant, and currently as IT Manager and Deputy SENCO. I feel privileged to play a part in a child’s early years, to set them on a journey of knowledge and success. My interests include spending time with family and friends, gardening and walking, especially in the Lake District.
Nursery Assistant
Qualifications include:
- Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Child Protection
- PREVENT and FGM Trained
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
I have over 30 years experience working with young children. I have previously worked as a Nanny in Vancouver, Canada for 10 years and at a Nursery in a Private School for 15 years where I became Nursery Leader. I joined the Chiddingstone Nursery School team in 2011. I am married and my husband and I enjoy breeding and showing pedigree sheep and cattle.
Nursery Assistant
Qualifications include:
- BA Honours in Education
- Child Protection
- Paediatric First Aid
- PREVENT and FGM Trained
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
I have a BA Honours Degree in Primary Education and Biology. I have previously taught in Private and State Primary Schools for 6 years and most recently in an International School in Singapore for 4 years. I joined the Chiddingstone Nursery School CIO team in 2016. I am married and have 3 teenage children, 2 dogs.
Cover Staff
Cover Nursery Assistant
Qualifications include:
- BTEC – Media Arts & Technology Sports Coach
- Child Protection
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
- Prevent and FGM trained
I first became involved with Chiddingstone Nursery School CIO in 2010 when my two children attended the nursery and I became a parent helper. I loved the experience so sought a permanent early years role with Langton Green Nursery where I worked for a year year. In 2011 I became a sports coach for children aged 2-7 years at Playball where I worked for 5 years. I re-joined the Chiddingstone Nursery School team in 2018. I love seeing the children explore their creative sides and grow in confidence. Outside of work I lead an active life where my interests include skiing, surfing, running and keeping up with my two rugby playing boys.
Cover Nursery Assistant
Qualifications include:
- Triple Merit – Media Production
- Child Protection
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
- Prevent and FGM trained
- Child Sexual Exploitation
Cover Nursery Assistant
Qualifications include:
- Child Protection
- Prevent and FGM trained
- Child Sexual Exploitation