Meet the Staff

Our nurseries are managed by an experienced and qualified Early Years Team, made up of Directors, Managers and Team Leaders. Together they lead a strong team of nursery Practitioners and support staff.

We follow a carefully structured recruitment and selection procedure. All staff must undertake a range of security checks including a six-month probation period, dbs checks, and their qualifications and references are checked closely.

Our nursery staff provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending in accordance with OFSTED requirements. We comply with Early Years Foundation stage guidelines and have the appropriate number of qualified staff to match the number of children attending.

We also provide opportunities for staff development, including in-service sessions and other appropriate training, to continually update their skills, knowledge and experience.

Title Name Level
Chairman/Director Stephen Sale
Managing Director Gill Smith Level 6 - Early Years Degree/EYP
Finance Director Danielle Brodley Level 6 - Early Years Degree/EYP - AAT Level 3 (WT Level 4)
Director of Operations Karen Isgrove Level 6 - Early Years Degree
Volunteer Directors Lauren King
Stephen Isgrove
TENDRING EDUCATION CENTRE SITE
Operations/Finance Manager Rachel Level 3 - WT Level 5
Team Lead/Assistant Manager Katherine Level 6 - EYT
Room Leader - Shrimps Courtney (On Maternity- covered by Lucy) Level 3
Room Leader - Seahorses Louise (On Maternity - covered by Kat) WT Level 3
Room Leader- Dolphins Sophie Level 3
Room Leader - Turtles Chloe Level 3 - WT Degree
Nursery Practitioners Leanne Level 3
Emily Level 3
Hannah Level 3
Bobbie Level 3
Rhiannon Level 3
Kirsty Level 3
Daisy Level 2 - WT3
Sherree Level 2
Kayleigh Level 2 - WT Level 3
Apprentice Nursery Practitioners Charlotte Working towards Level 2
Jade Working towards Level 2
HEMMINGTON HOUSE SITE
Operations Manager Vicky Level 4
Nursery Practitioners Dawn Level 3
Hailey Level 3
Jade Level 2
Apprentice Nursery Practitioners Bobbie Working towards Level 2
FOREST SCHOOL SITE
Operations Manager/Safeguarding Lead/SENCO Stephanie Level 6 - EYT/Forest School Level 3
Supervisor/Nursery Practioner Jackie Level 3
Nursery Practitioners Claire Level 3
Daisy Level 3
Volunteer Bus Drivers
Stephen