Our Staff
πMeet Our Dedicated & Caring Teamπ
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The people who make Headstart special
At Headstart, our team is at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to have a dedicated team of experienced, caring and passionate practitioners who create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, confident and ready to learn.
Our practitioners bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in early years care and education. Many of our team hold recognised early years qualifications, while others are working towards completing their qualifications. We also believe strongly in continuous professional development, ensuring our team keep their knowledge and skills up to date in areas such as safeguarding, paediatric first aid, child development and early years practice.
π More than just practitioners
What makes our team special is the relationships they build with the children.
From your child's first day at Headstart, our practitioners take the time to get to know who they are, what they enjoy and what makes them unique. Through warm, responsive interactions, we help children develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.
Our key person approach means that your child has a familiar member of staff who knows them well and works closely with you to understand their individual needs, interests and development.
π€ Working together with families
We believe that the best outcomes for children happen when parents and practitioners work together.
We value your knowledge of your child and encourage open communication, sharing achievements, interests, progress and anything that may help us provide the best possible care.
We're not just here to care for your child β we're here to get to know them, celebrate them and help them thrive. π
Meet the Headstart Team
Get to know the friendly faces your child will see every day.
Sarah Abbott
Nursery Owner - Management Team
Level 4 - Designated Safeguard Lead & First Aider
Kerrie Everitt
Breakfast & Afterschool Club Owner - Management Team
Level 3 - Currently studying level 5 - Designated Safeguard Lead & First Aider
Jody Barry
Nursery Manager - Management Team
Level 5 - Currently studying BA Honours in Early Childhood - Designated Safeguard Lead & First Aider
Donna Doran
Third in Charge - Management Team
Level 3 - Designated Safeguarding Lead, Support Lead & Co-Senco
Craig Dann
Area Senco - Management Team
Level 5 - First Aider
Working days:
Out of Office
Danika Woodham
Senior Nursery Nurse - Management Team
Level 4 - Well-being Lead, First Aider & Co-Senco
Bethany Smith
Nursery Nurse - Guppies Team
Jessica Dye
Nursery Nurse Apprentice - Guppies Team
Level 2 - Currently studying level 3 - First Aider
Deborah Layton
Nursery Nurse - Seahorses Team
Amie Roberts
Nursery Nurse - Seals Team
Shannon Lougheed
Nursery Nurse - Seals Team
Kisha Summana
Nursery Nurse Apprentice - Seals Team
Currently studying level 3 - First Aider
Madison Rossi
Nursery Nurse - Seals Team
Level 2 - Currently studying level 3 - First Aider
Kayleigh Haynes
Senior Nursery Nurse - Dolphin Team
Melvina Stevens
Nursery Nurse - Dolphins Team
Michelle Waterman
Nursery Nurse - Dolphin Team
Cara Roberts
Senior Nursery Nurse - Penguins Team
BA Honours in Primary Education - First Aider
Vickie Milton
Nursery Nurse - Penguins Team
Amanda Turpie
Nursery Nurse - Sharks Team
Unqualified - First Aider
Janice Deacon
Nursery Nurse - Sharks Team / Lunch Cover Team
Unqualified - First Aider
Kelly Andrews
Nursery Nurse - Sharks Team
Unqualified - First Aider
Vicky Ltifi
Nursery Nurse - Lunch Cover Team
Unqualified - First Aider
Gemma Tween
Nursery Nurse - Lunch Cover Team
Unqualified - First Aider
Holly Clucas
Nursery Nurse - MAT Leave
Dolly Braun
Nursery Nurse Apprentice
Currently studying Level 2