All staff are DBS checked, are Paediatric First Aid trained, have Safeguarding training and have Basic Food Hygiene along with other training relevant to the age that they work with.
NNEB, Nursery Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), GDPR Designated Officer, Safeguarding Officer.
““After training at College, I started to work at Blackfriars Special Needs School for 20 years and then opened Head Start Day Nursery in April 2004. I have two grown up children and thoroughly enjoy my job, learning something new every day.””
Diploma in Childcare & Education, BA degree in Early Childhood Studies. GDPR Designated Officer, Safeguarding Officer, Pre-School Lead.
““I have worked in the Nursery since leaving College in 2004, I have 2 children of my own and enjoy my job greatly. I gained my degree whilst working at the Nursery. I get great job satisfaction when seeing the progress and achievements the children have made.””
BTEC in Childcare & Education, Foundation Degree in Early Childhood studies. Baby Room Lead.
““I have worked in the Nursery since leaving College in 2007, I have a child of my own and I love my job, I really enjoy working with the babies and watching them progress and develop.””
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education.
““I have worked in the Nursery and After School & Holiday Club since 2013, I love my job and get great job satisfaction when I see the achievements the children make. It is lovely to work with parents/carers and nice to know they are grateful for what we do.””
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education.
““I have worked in the Nursery and After School & Holiday Club since 2013. I enjoy looking after my 2 nieces and love my job. It is lovely to see the children I work with grow and develop in their time with us. I enjoy working with children of different age ranges and valuing their individuality.””
BTEC Level 3 in Childcare & Education. Health & Safety Officer
““I have worked in the Nursery since leaving College in 2007, I had a year gap leave and couldn’t wait to get back working in the Nursery. I have 2 children of my own and love my job, I like working with all age ranges and love to see them grow and develop in their own personal way.””
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education.
““I have worked in the After School & Holiday Club since 2017 and have recently joined the Nursery in 2023, which I am very excited about. I have 4 children of my own and get great job satisfaction when I see the children grow and develop. I have gained my qualification and experience through working for Head Start and looking forward to putting this into practice at the Nursery.””
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education. SENCO, Toddler Room Lead.
““I have worked in the Nursery since 2010 and thoroughly enjoy my job, I am very passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN) and work closely with outside agencies.””
Level 3 Education & Early Years
“I joined the nursery in 2026 and I really enjoyed beginning my career in Early Years. I love watching the children develop new skills, reach new milestones and progress every day. Witnessing the children learn and grow is so rewarding.”