Meet Our Nursery Team

**Becky** – *Manager* – 14 years ago when my own children were younger, my two children who are now grown up, Phoebe and Dexter, I was struggling with the work load of having children and working full time. This is where I had the idea to set up child minding from home and where Little Sprouts began. Over the years Little Sprouts has expanded and became too big for my home so I went in search of new bigger premises. Over the years of have attended and trained in a number of courses and I hold a NVQ level 3 in childcare. I hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. I have also attended lead practitioner safeguarding training. When I’m not working I love spending family time with my husband Richard and our children. I also have a passion for running and am part of a local running club. I’ve competed in lots races and half marathons and two marathons.

**Lucy** – *Deputy Manager* – I have worked in childcare for 17 years now, I have worked up from completing my level 2NVQ, 13 years ago to currently holding a NVQ 4 in childcare. Before working at Little Sprouts Nursery I worked at another nursery, it is here where I completed all my training. I have attended the Lead Practitioner Safeguarding training and hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. When I’m at home I enjoy spending time with my daughter, Frankie and my partner. I also love spending time with my Springer Spaniel, George, taking him on long walks. Hobbies I enjoy at home are to cross stitch and jigsaws.

**Phoebe** – *Room Leader –* I have completed my level 3 in childcare – and have now been working in childcare for 3 years. I hold an advanced level apprenticeship in the children and young peoples workforce, I have also attended various training courses including Safeguarding lead practitioner and paediatric first aid. When i’m not working I enjoy attending dance classes and going out lots with my friends.

**Ayesha –** *Bank Staff Childcare Practitioner (on maternity leave)-* I have only recently started working in childcare, after achieving my level two at college. I have now acheievd my level 3 as an apprentice at Little Sprouts. I would like childcare to be my future job role. When I am not at Little Sprouts I like to spend time, with my family, take my dog ‘Odie’ for long walks and going out with my friends.

**Jade** – *Aprentice Childcare Practitioner* – I have completed a degree in BA Education and I am now working toward my level 3 childcare qualification as an apprentice at Little Sprouts. I am enjoying caring for and working with children. When i am not at Little Sprouts i like to bake brownies and spend time with my friends and family.

**Debbie** – *Cook* – I have worked in catering for over 25 years, working in schools and nurseries since 1998. It is over these years of experience I have obtained my cooks catering level 3 and completed a course in nutrition, allergy, intolerances and healthy eating for toddlers.

Caitlin – Apprentice childcare practitioner – I have recently started at Little Sprouts and working towards my level 3 childcare. I am delighted to have this opportunity to work with children and look forward to it being my life long career. In my spare time I like to spend time with friends and family, going on walks with my dog Doodles and spending time at the beach when the weather is sunny.

Rosie – childcare practitioner – I have over 6years experience of working with children. I enjoy the job because it is so great to see a child develop and learn new skills. In my spare time, I am also a dance teacher, teaching students from aged 3 through to 18.

Little Sprouts Ethos

* Ensuring adults who work within Little Sprouts, have the same Ethos as shown in our “Code of Conduct” is a huge part towards providing the environment for the nursery to help the children develop to their full potential. See our code of conduct Code of conduct

* Children forming secure relationships with friendly and supportive adults is essential to
ensure they feel happy to learn and develop.
* Becky, who owns Little Sprouts holds a nationally recognised qualification with lots of years of
experience.
* In addition to Becky there are 6 other staff members, to form a happy, friendly team. All
staff members, except 1 trainee hold a level 4 – level 2 qualification.
* Every member of staff has been checked by the ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ and has
First Aid training – training is important to us.