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Meet the Team

All of our rooms are bright and airy. The open plan layout of all rooms allows the children to flow freely, choosing the activities that they want to participate in. Each room has a variety of planned activities, which are mostly adult led; with plenty of time throughout the day for spontaneous play – which is more often than not initiated by the children themselves.

Generally, the children move to a different room depending upon their age, however, this also depends upon their development both physically and emotionally. All moves are carefully planned, and wherever possible we try to move two children from the same room at the same time.

The Management Team


Debbie Reid    

Debbie Reid - Manager

To maintain the high standards of practice at the Nursery, as well as promoting excellent team work and a positive and loving environment for the children.

Childcare experience:
10 years.

Qualifications:
NVQ level 3 and 4 - Management; and
Paediatric First Aid.


Denise Carryl

Denise Carryl - Deputy Manager

I believe that parents are children's first teachers, and always endeavour to work in partnership with the parents of the children in our care.

Childcare experience:
15 years.

Qualifications:
BA Hons;
NVQ Level 3 QTS; and
Paediatric First Aid.

Languages spoken (other than English):
French.


Ruth Knox

Ruth Knox - Deputy Manager

I am dedicated to ensuring that all children in our care develop in all areas through play.

Childcare experience:
5 years.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate BA Hons;
NVQ Level 3 QTS ; and
Paediatric First Aid.


Elysia Maryon

Elysia Maryon - Trainee Deputy Manager

Through my experience in working with children, I am able to bring leadership skills and an indepth knowledge of learning through play:

Childcare experience:
10 years.

Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Childcare;
NVQ level 4 in Management; and
Paediatric First Aid.

Languages spoken (other than English):
French.