Our Staff

Busy Bees Staff

We have a wonderful team looking after the children with a combination of childcare qualifications ranging from NVQ2 – to degree and Early years Professional status. Other qualifications include N.N.E.B(Level 3), BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing (Level 3), Diploma in Pre-school Practice (Level 3), Montessori Diploma (Level 3). All members of staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety Level 2 and Safeguarding Children. Many also frequently attend additional training courses, workshops and lectures.

Management

Lorna Barker

Masters in Social Work – Early Years Professional Status, (DIP) Social Work Level 7,  Forest School Leader Level 3, Safeguarding Coordinator, SENCo

Rachel Davies

Diploma in Preschool Practice Level 3. Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator.

Little Chicks

Lucy Sandru

Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3

Ebony Fulham

BA Hons Early Childhood Studies

Samanatha Staples

Certificate in Children’s Care Learning and Development – Level 3

Rebecca Marriott

BA childhood studies Level 6 

Ladybirds

Jess Stanford

National Vocation Qualification Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

Hollie Higgins

Diploma for the Early Years Workforce – Level 3

Robins

Laura Randall

CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education – Level 3

Bumblebees

Amanda (Mandie) Agnew

Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Service – Level 5

Rita Matthews

Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3

Mandy Butcher

NVQ in Early Years and Childcare – Level 2 and NVQ in Supporting Teaching in Schools – Level 3

Butterflies

Rebecca Mackenzie

BA Children’s Care Learning and Development – Level 6

Kay Paterson

Diploma in Pre – School Practice – Level 3

The Beehive (Kid’s Club)

Gemma Oxborrow

Various nursery staff

Various nursery staff will work with the Kids club throughout the week

Forest School

Naomi Nicholls

NVQ in Play Work – Level 3 – Certificate in Forest School – Level 1 – Forest School Leader – Level 3

Swimming School Staff

Support Staff

Farm Staff

Testimonials About Busy Bees Staff

Thank you for your help and support of my son during in time here. He has really come a long way with all of your help. We wish you every success in the future and will be recommending you to any future parents
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The Harrison Family
I would like to thank everyone at Busy Bees for 4 1/2 years of excellent, reliable and professional childcare, from which my daughters have really benefited.
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The Costello Family