Meet our staff

 

Lynda Chapman Headteacher/Children’s Centre Leader
Jane Hamlyn Deputy Children’s Centre Leader
Steve Martin Assistant Headteacher/Children's Centre Teacher
   
Helen Seaman

Teacher

Karen Gilbard Teacher
Lesley Mitchell Teacher/Nursery Nurse
Julie Connell Nursery Nurse
Clare Douglas Nursery Nurse                            
Heidi Hanfrey Teaching Assistant
Debbie Symons Nursery Assistant and Breakfast Club Leader
Nicky Westell

Learning Support Assistant

Natasha Murphy Nursery Assistant and After School Worker
   
Kay Mabin Business Manager
Bobbi Jones Administrator/Receptionist
Sophie Chambers Administrator/Receptionist
Stephanie Hart Modern Apprentice - Admin

                 

Big Nursery

" The Big Nursery provides a child-focused environment based around the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Staff are dedicated to caring for each child individually and to provide a quality education. We support the children's education and developmental needs through a wide range of activities and resources aimed at encouraging interest and exploration,speech and language development and social skills. A strong emphasis is placed on learning, fun and celebrating children's achievements."     Helen Seaman, Nursery Teacher

 

The Children's Centre

“The Children's Centre offers a range of activities and services for parents/carers and children. These include courses, play opportunities including a Toy Library, individual and group support for adults, and a chance to socialise with in the setting. We recognise that each family is individual and unique and our practise does reflect that. All families with children under 5 are welcome to access all services in a warm and friendly environment.”  Alison Harrison, Parenting Project Worker

 

Alison Harrison Parenting Development Worker
Denise Orman

Parent Partner and Family Link Worker

Tracy Bending Children Centre Worker
Pat Tuft Children Centre Worker
Charlotte Martin Children Centre Worker and Communication Co-ordinator
Jay Whaley

Play Development Leader

Wendy Hart Outreach Worker
Kathy Murray Outreach Worker
Hayley Hensman

Childcare Support Worker

Beccy Pardew Kitchen Assistant/LSA

 

Daycare

"We all want the best for children in our care. Little Nursery is committed to providing quality daycare for 0-3 year olds. Staff are recruited for their qualifications, professionalism and experience. They must have enthusiasm,dedication and a genuine love of children. We offer a secure, happy and stimulating environment where self-confidence, consideration for others and good manners are encouraged. Each child is special and unique and as such we recognise different individual needs." Sharon Whaley,Day Care Leader

 

Sharon Whaley

Day Care Leader

Angela Burgess Assistant Day Care Leader
Claire Harris Nursery Nurse
Carly Noble Nursery Nurse
Shellie Dare

Nursery Nurse

Michelle Searle Nursery Nurse
Harriet Walker Nursery Assistant
Caroline Taylor Nursery Assistant
Jessica Fisher Nursery Assistant
Cassie Twyman Nursery Assistant
Lucinda Brumby Nursery Assistant
Natalie Burnham

Nursery Assistant

Sheree Haydon Nursery Assistant

Sophie Desborough

Nursery Assistant

Debbie Currie Childcare Support Worker
Vicki Fuller Modern Apprentice - Childcare