‘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 some of them…
Agota
Senior Educator
Level 6 Diploma
“It has always been my goal to help children thrive in life, and as a professional, I feel that joining the Springwood family has given me the perfect platform to
nurture and educate young children. There is a genuine commitment to supporting both children and their families at Springwood which makes my role even
more rewarding. I qualified as a teacher in 2022 and have since worked across early years and primary education with children from a wide range of cultural and
socioeconomic backgrounds. I feel incredibly privileged to help shape young hearts and minds, prepare them for life and their upcoming primary educational
journey alongside such a caring and knowledgeable team here at Springwood.”
Amie
Early Years Educator
“I am very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery to work in. I am very passionate about my job role here and love working with the springwood family.
Childcare is such a fun an exciting job where each day brings something new. I love being part of the children’s early life
and watching their personalities and confidence grow.”
Amira
Early Years Educator
“I am a student studying adult nursing at university. I love spending time with the children and being part of the Springwood family. I truly value contributing to
creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, explore their creativity, and reach their milestones.”
Avalon
Deputy Manager
Bachelor of Arts – Primary Education in the Early Years with QTS
“I have a Level 6 Degree in Early Years Education, with Qualified Teaching Status and have worked in childcare educational settings for the last four years,
having previously worked with children in aquatic sports for Leeds City Council. I love working at Springwood because it is extremely clear that the children’s
curiosity, wonder and awe are at the heart of all learning experiences. It is a beautiful, homely setting that promotes independence, learning life skills, healthy
eating, children’s expression and their outdoor area creates opportunities for physical challenges and exploration.”
Bethany
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Diploma
Cathy
Business Manager
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
“I enjoy the team spirit and openness to new ideas”.
Fern
Early Years Educator
Pearsons Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Learning and Development
“I love being part of the Springwood family. Seeing the children’s happy, smiling faces makes each day worthwhile.
Getting to know each family and watching their babies develop into their own little people.”
Georgina
Deputy Manager – Operations
Edexcel level 3 BTEC national diploma in children’s care learning and development.
“I started working at Springwood in October 2021, where I joined the Woodland Animals team.
“I was made to feel very welcome by all the staff,parents and children. I have enjoyed my time getting to know everyone and progressing to Management.
“I am currently working as the Deputy Manager for Operations and I am loving the fact I get to spend time in each room,
getting to know all the children as individuals”
Helen
Early Years Educator
NNEB – Level 3
“I’m Helen, formally trained at Princess Christian College, followed by many happy years as a nanny in London, and in nursery settings abroad,
I re-trained and became a Midwife, an incredible job that I loved .
I then had three children of my own in quick succession. Now that they are teenagers I wanted to return to my first love of working with preschool age children.
Springwood is passionate about putting the children at the center of everything they do.
It is a superbly run setting and I feel proud to bring my skill set to the Springwood family.”
Kay
Nursery Manager
EDI Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce
“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.”
Kirsty
Senior Educator
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
“I am passionate about my job role and working in childcare. After 16 years I have now found my place and love being part of the Springwood team. It is really
like a family, a place where everyone is so caring and nurturing. It’s a homely environment where children are able to express themselves in many ways.
I love building bonds with children and their families, helping and seeing their child(ren) learn, grow and develop as individuals each day.
Contributing to this process is really rewarding.”
Laura
Senior Educator
Level 3 NVQ in Childrens care, Learning and Development“I really enjoy supporting children and watching them grow. The Springwood Team are so welcoming and I’m so grateful to be part of that.”
Lorraine
Assistant Chef
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
‘What do I like most about Springwood? The food!’
Millie
Senior Educator
IAO Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare
“Since joining Springwood, I feel like I have joined one big family, everyone has been welcoming. I can tell that the children come first at Springwood with their
needs being the top priority, I feel like this is an important aspect in Early Years. I feel honoured to be a member of the springwood family and look forward to
helping the children develop.”
Nyesha
Early Years Educator
Level 2 Diploma
“I’m very privileged and grateful to be a part of the Springwood team. Working in an environment that supports the needs and development of all children daily,
supporting them and watching them learn and grow with each passing day certainly makes all our experiences from children to carer,
an indisputably rewarding one.”
Peggy
Early Years Educator
“I have worked in the education field for over 20 years, ten of which I have done in the UK, teaching Spanish to children aged 2 to 11 in Leeds and York. I taught
Spanish at Springwood nursery from 2010 to 2020. And now I have the pleasure to have come back to Springwood to be part of the team. I feel fortunate to be
part of a team where everybody is so caring and, like me, want to make a real difference in the lives of our Springwood children.”
Rehana
Early Years Educator
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
“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
Early Years Educator
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
“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.”
Sarah
Early Years Educator
Sehrish
Early Years Educator
“I work in the baby room at Springwood, I love watching the growth and development of the babies I care for. I also love the team I work with.”
Toni
Early Years Educator
NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Eary Years Educator)
ProQual L4 Diploma in Advanced Childcare Practice and Management
“I enjoy working with children, watching them grow and develop. Here at Springwood the staff are really welcoming and made me feel part of the team.
Toochi
Chef
NCFE Level 2 Nutrition & Health
Level 3 Food Preparation & Cookery
“Preparing healthy food gives me joy; I take pride in my work knowing that it helps aid the children’s development as they grow.”
Zeenat
Early Years Educator
Early Years BA HONS
“I love working at Springwood it’s very rewarding watching our children flourish into their own identities we’re like one big happy family!”
All of our team have an Enhanced DBS check and have been subject to our own rigorous vetting procedure.