Our Staff

πŸ’›Meet Our Dedicated & Caring TeamπŸ’›

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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.

🌈 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.

🀝 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. πŸ’›

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

Level 3 - First Aider

Jessica Dye

Nursery Nurse Apprentice - Guppies Team

Level 2 - Currently studying level 3 - First Aider

Deborah Layton

Nursery Nurse - Seahorses Team

Level 3 - First Aider

Amie Roberts

Nursery Nurse - Seals Team

Level 3 - First Aider

Shannon Lougheed

Nursery Nurse - Seals Team

Level 3 - First Aider

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

Level 5 - First Aider

Melvina Stevens

Nursery Nurse - Dolphins Team

Level 2 - First Aider

Michelle Waterman

Nursery Nurse - Dolphin Team

Level 2 - First Aider

Cara Roberts

Senior Nursery Nurse - Penguins Team

BA Honours in Primary Education - First Aider

Vickie Milton

Nursery Nurse - Penguins Team

Level 3 - First Aider

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

Level 3 - First Aider

Bobby Gaffney

Chef

Dolly Braun

Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Currently studying Level 2