Claire Gould
Nursery Owner
Claire is the Owner and Manager of the nursery having completed her NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Claire holds a Food Hygiene certificate and has a diploma in Business Management and a Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management. Claire has also completed a Paediatric First Aid course and has completed a Level 3 qualification in Safeguarding Children and is also studying towards her Foundation Degree in Management of a Childcare Provision. Claire is the Safeguarding Coordinator.
Shelia Banner
Deputy Manager
Sheila has been with the nursery since it began over 20 years ago. Sheila has many years experience looking after and working with children and is NNEB qualified. Sheila also holds a First Aid certificate and is our Fire Marshall, Behaviour Management Co-ordinator and Deputy Health and Safety Officer. Sheila has also attended a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome course.
Jenny Richardson
Nursery Practitioner
Jenny has been with the nursery for over 5 years and has lots of experience of working with and looking after children. Jenny is qualified to NVQ3 in Children's Care Learning and Development and also holds a First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate. Jenny is the Deputy Behaviour Management Co-ordinator.
Sarah Hornby
Third in Charge
Sarah has been with the nursery for six years and is qualified to NVQ3 in Children's Care Learning and Development. Sarah also holds a First Aid certificate. Sarah is our Health and Safety Co-ordinator and Deputy Fire Marshall.

Christine Briscoe
Nursery Practitioner
Christine has been with us since October 2009 and is qualified to BTECH 2 in Childcare. Christine is studying towards her NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Christine has many years experience working in nurseries and with children. Christine has attended a course on Safeguarding Children and attends regular SENCO cluster meetings. Christine is our SENCO Co-ordinator.
Natalie Kervin
Third in Charge
Natalie has been with us since August 2007 and is qualified to NVQ3 in Children's Care Learning and Development. Natalie also holds a First Aid certificate and has completed a Level 2 course in Leadership and Management. Natalie is currently on maternity leave with Sarah filling in for her in her role as Third In Charge.

Lindsey Flanagan
Fourth in Charge
Lindsey is a new member of our team starting with us in September 2009. Lindsey worked at the nursery for 11 years before leaving to try something new almost 3 years ago and we are pleased that she has returned to us. Lindsey is qualified to NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Lindsey has recently attended a Safeguarding Children course, Food Hygiene course and Paediatric First Aid. Lindsey is our Equal Opportunities Co-ordinator, Deputy Safeguarding Children Co-ordinator and Deputy Care and Learning Co-ordinator.

 
Michelle Moss
Chef
Michelle has been with us since June 2008 and is our on-site chef. Michelle prepares and cooks all food fresh daily on the premises. Michelle is qualified to NVQ3 in Children's Care Learning and Development and has completed a Food Hygiene course and is also trained in Paediatric First Aid. Michelle is also currently on maternity leave.
 
Libby Larsen
Nursery Practitioner
Libby has been with us since Summer 2008 and is qualified to NVQ2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Libby is now working towards her NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. Libby has completed a Paediatric First Aid course and is our Outdoor Play Co-ordinator.