Our Team
Led by Early Years Professionals
Amy
Director & Manager
Amy is a qualified teacher with 15 years experience, specialising in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has been a Deputy Headteacher and acted in an advisory role for other early years settings.
An expert in phonics teaching, Amy is passionate about early childhood development and provides the children with an education that is centred on nurture and care. Creating an environment that is engaging, fun and child-led is important to Amy and her warm smile and caring nature allow all children to settle quickly and feel valued.
Daniel
Director & Practitioner
Daniel is a qualified teacher with 12 years experience and has recently been Head of a Primary School. Daniel is passionate about creating an accessible curriculum that comes to life for children in his care. He especially enjoys the outdoor learning environment, and engaging in Maths, Music and Physical Education, activities and play.
Ensuring individual needs are being met is important to Daniel who works closely with the children and their families to achieve the best outcomes. His approachable and friendly nature, helps others to feel reassured.
Julie
Deputy Manager & SENDCo
Julie is a qualified HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) who has worked in a local primary school for over 18 years. In addition to her work as a HLTA, Julie held several vital roles including: Family Liaison Officer; Forest School Leader; SENDCo Assistant; ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) Leader; Listening Ear; Breakfast Club Leader; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Julie has spent the majority of her education career working in Early Years, often leading the Reception class and running interventions for the children. She enjoys working with the children, supporting those with particular needs and establishing relationships with the families. Seeing the children learning, developing and having fun, in both the indoor and outdoor environments brings Julie so much joy at work.
Becca
Room Leader
Becca is a Level 3 qualified nursery nurse with many years of experience in childcare. Becca's dedication and passion for nurturing young minds shines through in her enthusiastic and caring approach.
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As a mother of three, Becca deeply understands the importance of a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her experiences as a parent compliment her professional skills, making her exceptionally adept at encouraging children to explore and learn through play.
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Becca is excited by building relationships with the families and children at Finch Nest Preschool and enjoys ensuring every year is filled with fun, laughter and plenty of learning opportunities.
Hayley
Practitioner
With just over 20 years' experience, Hayley is a highly qualified Early years practitioner in both levels 3 & 4.
Working her way up from student to manager (and all the roles in between) Hayley has dedicated her working life to ensuring the highest of quality childcare to all children.
After spending time raising a family and now a mother of 2, Hayley is delighted to be able to return to her role as a nurturing early years professional, and is looking forward to building relationships with families. Holding a special place for phonics and creative development to help children flourish and build confidence for their further education.
Rianna
Practitioner
Rianna has previously enjoyed working in a nursery. She is a kind and caring person who loves working with children and watching them develop and learn new things. She understands the importance of encouraging children to explore and learn through play and likes creating exciting learning experiences for them. She enjoys indoor and outdoor learning and watching the children flourish in
their learning environment.
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Rianna loves getting to know the children and families at Finch Nest Preschool and will always offer a caring and nurturing approach.
