ABOUT US - Our Staff

Sally Shields - Nursery Manager

My name is Sally and I have worked with children for as long as I can remember!

I am a qualified and experienced Nursery Nurse (NVQ level 3) and studying for level 4. I have also gained the following qualifications; First Aid, Advanced Food hygeine, child protection and behaviour management training. I frequently attend courses to ensure my skillset is up to date.

For me, being a Nursery Nurse is a very rewarding job. I get a very satisfying feeling at the end of each day, knowing that the children who attend Little Nightingales are in great care and we work hard to ensure each child receives the warmth and attention needed to become a loving and confident individual.

I really enjoy my job and I think the reason why is because no two days are the same in our nursery.

Charlotte Batson - Nursery Deputy Manager

I’m Charlotte. I have worked with children for 5 ½ years and I chose this career because it is challenging, fun and every day is different. I have a level 3 in childcare and education. I have also trained in first aid, food hygiene, safe guarding children and the new EYFS program.
A few of my hobbies include driving, fitness and music.

Lucie Slough - Senior Nursery Nurse

Hi my name is Lucie. I have a CACHE level 3 Diploma in childcare and education which I gained 4 years ago, since then I have gained experience in many different settings including being a nanny for 5 young children aged between new born and 10 years old and a teaching assistant for pre-schoolers. I have recently attended EYFS courses and I am currently updating my First aid training. I have always felt great satisfaction working with children and I hope to continue it for many years to come.

Sandra Boucher - Nursery Nurse

HI. My name is Sandra. I’m 22 years old and I have 5 years experience working with children of all ages. I’m NVQ level 3 qualified and I have also gained my First aid, food hygiene, infection control and have some knowledge of the new EYFS program. I love working with children especially all the messy art activities we get up to.

Tiffany Aldridge - Nursery Assistant

Hi. I’m Tiffany, I’m 21 yrs old and I have worked with children for 4 years now. I enjoy my job because every day is different. I am based in the Nest, with babies from 3 months up to 1yr. I’ve had training in EYFS, basic food hygiene and I’m a fully qualified first aider. I am currently studding for my NVQ level 3 and hope to be qualified in 2009.

Sharmilla - Nursery Assistant

Hi my name is Sharmila, I am 19 and from Nepal. I moved to England 2 years ago and studied for a diploma in Health and social care. Although I completed my level 2 in Health and social care I want to move onto nursery work as I have always wanted to work with children. I have recently joined Little Nightingales and hope to enjoy all the challenging days to come.

Laura Goff - Nursery Assistant

Working with children is something I've always wanted to do. Here at Little Nightingales I will be training to complete an NVQ level 2 in childcare. I also have first hand experience woring with young children and also working wth children with disabilities.

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