‘Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships. A quality learning experience for children requires a quality workforce.’ EYFS2017
The Springwood staff team is a culturally diverse group of highly motivated professional practitioners. We ensure that everyone in the team is given opportunities to broaden their qualifications and all receive ongoing training to keep up-to-date with current practice, guidelines and legislation.
Caring for children requires a special disposition. The team here at Springwood possess all the essential qualities. Warm, loving, sensitive and responsive individuals, who have chosen a career in childcare through enthusiasm, devotion and dedication to the children that they care for.
We value the similarities between the individual team members and cherish and respect their differences, and all the unique qualities that they bring that help make Springwood such a special place.
Let’s meet them…
Amanda
Early Years Practitioner
Cache Level 3 Diploma Early Years & Education
Started: February 2009
‘I enjoy working at Springwood, there’s a warm and friendly ‘home from home’ feeling here every day. Whether you’re new or have been here for many years, Sarah and Lesley believe in giving the best experience to all the children, their parents and carers, and the staff.’
Ania
Early Years Practitioner
Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Started: October 2018
‘When I wake up every morning I smile knowing I’m going to be spending my working day in such a lovely, happy and calming environment with colleagues who are like family and children who inspire me to have fun.’
Becca
Early Years Practitioner
CYPW level 1,2,3 (children’s + young people’s work force)
Started: April 2018
‘I enjoy most being given an opportunity to work with babies again. Very supportive staff. Lovely staff.’
Cathy
Administrative Manager
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Started: May 2016
‘I enjoy the team spirit and openness to new ideas’
Claire
Lead Practitioner and Assistant SENCO
PGCE Secondary Education
EDI Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce
Started: February 2011
‘I enjoy being a part of and watching the growth and development
of our children.’
Debbie
Early Years Practitioner
Foundation Degree in Supporting Learning and Additional Needs
Started: October 2020
‘I feel privileged to be a part of the amazing team here at Springwood. I particularly enjoy supporting children to grow and develop within this rich learning environment, enabling them to meet their full potential. Springwood is a nurturing, happy place built on positive relationships between staff, parents and children.’
Emily
Early Years Practitioner
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development
Started: February 2020
‘It’s a wonderful feeling working for a nursery that has the children’s best interest as a priority. The bonds staff develop with the children at Springwood is what makes the setting feel so inclusive and homely. The best part of my job is certainly seeing the children so content in our care.’
Farhana
Early Years Practitioner
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
Started: February 2016
‘I love working with young children as it is a rewarding career, watching children grow and learn. I love Springwood because there are so many lovely and special people here.’
Fern
Early Years Practitioner
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development
Started: November 2020
‘I enjoy working at Springwood and building relationships with all the children. Watching them grow and develop and seeing smiling faces each day makes my role so rewarding’
Fiona
Early Years Practitioner and Lead for Health and Safety
Cache Level 3 Diploma Childcare & Education
Started: March 2013
‘It feels like I’m part of a family, I enjoy watching the children grow and being a part of that; and value the special bonds with the parents, carers and children.’
Jasmine
Early Years Practitioner
BA Hons Degree Early Childhood
Started: September 2020
‘I enjoy working at Springwood, everyone is so lovely and supportive. The care offered to the children is unique and special.’
Julie
Lead Practitioner
NVQ3 Level 3 Diploma Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Started: November 2004
‘I’m really happy in my work, and value the special bond you build with both the children and their parents and their families.’
Kay
Nursery Manager
EDI Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce
Started: January 2018
‘I enjoy working with a very special team of people who are so passionate about caring for children and give their best everyday. I love that we take pride in great customer care and build close relationships with all our families…’
“Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
Kim
Lead Practitioner
EDI Level 3 Diploma Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Started: August 2013
‘I enjoy the relationships that you build with the children, and their parents and carers.’
Kim B
Early Years Practitioner
BA Hons Degree in Primary Education: Early Years with QTS status
Started: April 2019
‘I love seeing the difference we make to children’s lives and the strong bonds we make with our children and their families! Springwood is a very special place, its a second home to the children and the staff.’
Liz
Early Years Practitioner
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Childcare and Education
Started: September 2006
‘Seeing the children grow and develop, and knowing that I’m making a difference.’
Lorraine
Assistant Chef
Foundation Certificate in food Hygiene. NVQ Hairdressing, Level Two
Started: May 2018
‘What do I like most about Springwood? The food!’
Rehana
Early Years Practitioner
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Started: July 2011
‘I love working at Springwood, it’s a special place. I feel happy and have very special bonds with the children and the families I care for. Seeing the babies and children developing and happy makes me feel we make such a difference to their lives.’
Sami
Lead Practitioner
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
Started: August 2015
‘I enjoy working at Springwood as it is like a family. I also enjoy working somewhere where the children are so well looked after and I can see how happy they are.’
Shantelle
Early Years Practitioner
Cache Level 3 NVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development
Started: September 2020
‘Working at Springwood is amazing, not only are the team so loving and caring but so are the wonderful families that we see on a daily basis. Springwood is a warm, welcoming and well presented nursery with a constant flow of age appropriate resources to support children’s learning and development.’
Toochi
Chef
NCFE Level 2 Nutrition & Health
Level 3 Food Preparation & Cookery
Started: October 2010
‘Preparing healthy food gives me joy; I take pride in my work knowing that it helps aid the children’s development as they grow.’
Tracy
Operations Manager
BA (Hons) Degree Early Childhood Studies
Started: February 2001
‘I enjoy working at Springwood, it’s like a family, a home away from home, interacting with the children and parents; and building partnerships with the parents and the children. Challenging the staff to think outside the box, so that they’re open to new ways of working.’
Vanessa
Lead Practitioner
BA Hons Degree in Primary Education: Early Years with QTS status
Started: September 2019
‘I love exploring and discovering the wonders around us alongside the children, I enjoy channelling my inner child and feeling care free and curious about my environment. I love that each day stretches and challenges me to be creative, innovative, organised and spontaneous. No two days are ever the same and the bonds I develop with the children, their families and the team certainly make each day fulfilling.’
All of our team have an Enhanced DBS check and have been subject to our own rigorous vetting procedure.