The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club

 

Staff

 

 

Sonia Butler - Manager (full time)

Sonia has been with us for over 20 years, and has been instrumental in its development from a small nursery offering short hours, to a full day care centre providing wrap around provision for nursery age and the expansion of the setting around 13 years ago for kids club.

Her qualifications are:

  • Teacher training: 5-11 years
  • A.L.A.M. Speech & Drama
  • NVQ 3, Child Care and Education

Ann Moss - Nursery & Kids Club Supervisor (part time)

Ann is a core member of the team, and has been for many years.  She has particular expertise in Nursery and there is no-one better for settling in the youngest of our new starters who are naturally nervous and a little timid on the first few days.

Her qualifications are:

  • NVQ 2, Child Care and Education
  • First Aid Certificate

 

 

Sue Baker - Nursery Practitioner & Kids Club Deputy Manager (part time)

Another highly qualified, highly motivated and dedicated member of our long-serving staff, Sue is an invaluable member of the team and provides excellent experience and ability in all aspects of our setting, and particularly Kids Club.

Her qualifications are:

  • NVQ3, Diploma in Pre-School Practice
  • First Aid Cerficate

 

 

Charlotte Fox - Nursery Deputy Manager (full time)

Charlotte is a pivotal member of our staff, working full-time across Nursery and has been with us for over 8 years.  She has excellent experience , ability, qualifications and all round dedication and commitment to our setting and the children, working full time covering both nursery and kids club provision. She also maintains our "Birth to 3 years" records, which received very good reviews in our recent Ofsted inspection.  We are very proud of her.

Her qualifications are:

  • DPP diploma in Pre-School Practice
  • First Aid Certificate
  • SENCO Trained

Charlotte has completed Special Educational Training.

Charlotte is also training towards a foundation degree young children's learning and development. ( one day release from the nursery)

Charlotte (Lottie) Scaife- Nursery & Kids club Childcare Practitioner ( Full time)

Charlotte is a full time member of staff within The Learning Tree Nursery and Kids Club. Charlotte has now been with us for over a year now and feels very much part of the team. Charlotte was working towards finshing her NVQ 3 when she started in the setting, which she has now completed.

Her qualifications are:

  • NVQ 2 and 3 in children's care, learning and development
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Basic Awareness In Child Protection
  • Health and safety in childcare settings
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Creative Ideas in practice.
  • Learning through movement
  • Dont Panic 3 Presentation In Kids club
  • Using Empathy Dolls to develop Emotional Awareness in Early Years Settings
  • Safeguarding information and procedures
 

Lisa Lovell- Nursery childcare Practitioner ( Full time) SENCO

 Lisa came to the setting to finsh off her NVQ 3. Lisa then applied for a position when one came along. She started as a part time member of staff and is now a full time member, term time only within the Learning Tree Nursery.

Her qualifications are:

  • NVQ 3 in childcare and education.
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Child Development
  • Basic Awarenmess in Child protection
  • Active Play Day 2009
  • Play for every Child
  • Treasure Baskets and Heuristic Play
  • Safeguarding Information and Procedures
  • EYFS SENCO Network
 

Stephanie Farndale- Nursery & Kids club Assistant (full time)

Stephanie joins us as a student looking to gain experience in a busy nursery setting. Stephanie came to us through YMCA training centre on a apprenticeship scheme. During this time Stephanie was given part time hours in Kids Club and now she is a full time member of staff within the Learning Tree Nursery and Kids Club. Stephanie is now training to complete her NVQ level 3.

Her qualifications are:

  • NVQ 2 in Children's care, learning and development
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Basic Awareness in Child Protection
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace
  • Dont Panic 3 Presentation in Kids Club