Becky – Manager – 10 years ago when my own children were younger, Phoebe who is now 17 years and Dexter, now 13 years old, 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. I am based in the Baby Button room.
Lucy – Deputy Manager – I have worked in childcare for 13 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 who is 15 and my partner. I also love spending time with my Springer Spaniel, George, taking him to agility training, scent training and on long walks. Hobbies I enjoy at home are to cross stitch and jigsaws. I am based in the Brussels Room.
Kirsty – Senior Childcare Practitioner – I have worked in childcare for 4 years, achieving my level 3 in children and young people in the workforce NVQ, before working at Little Sprouts Nursery I worked at a childminders setting, this is where I started my training. I have attended the lead practitioner safeguarding training, and hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and have attended fire safety training. When I’m at home I enjoy spending time with my partner, baking, visiting family and friends and finding new walks around Norfolk in our spare time. I am based in the Buttons room.
Shannon – Apprentice Childcare Practitioner – working towards level 3 in childcare – before joining Little Sprouts in January 2019, I studied my level 2 introduction to Early Years at City College and completed this in June last year. I am currently studying towards my level 3 and look forward to completing this further on in the year. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going out with friends. I have a chocolate Labrador who I enjoy taking for walks, called Yorkie, to the beach and spoiling him lots with treats. I am based in the Brussels Room
Georgia – apprentice childcare practitioner – working towards level 3 in childcare – before working at Little Sprouts I studied at Paston Sixth Form college, qualifying in a level 3 Health and Social care. I’ve previously done some work experience in two other nurseries of which inspired me to a level 3 in child development. I look forward to achieving this qualification. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and partner, going out for meals and doing some retail therapy. I also love taking my miniature schnauzer, Ralph out for walks and giving him lots of cuddles. I am based in the Buttons Room
Phoebe – apprentice childcare practitioner – working towards level 3 in childcare – I am enjoying working towards my level 3, and look forward to completing this later in the year. When I not at Little Sprouts I enjoy Gymnastics and Dancing, which I attend different clubs over the county, joining in national competitions. I am based in the Brussels Room.
Debbie – Cook -I have worked in catering for over 25 years, working in schools and nurseries since 1998. It is over these years experience I have obtained my cooks catering level 2 and completed a course in nutrition, allergy, intolerances and healthy eating for todlers.
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.
of Conduct” is a huge part towards providing the environment for the nursery to help the children develop to their full potential.
* 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.
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.
