‘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.’
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Cathy
Administrative Manager7
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Started: May 2016
‘I enjoy the team spirit and openness to new ideas’
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Claire
Early Years 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.’
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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.’
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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.’
Harjit
Early Years Practitioner
Started: March 2014
‘I enjoy working at Springwood because it is a setting that cares for their staff equally as well as they do for their children. I enjoy communicating with children of all different age groups and seeing them progress throughout their development’
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Julie H
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.’
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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.’
Lisa M
Provision Manager and Lead Practitioner
NNEB
Started: November 2004
‘I love getting to know the children and watching them learn and grow and develop their characters. It’s very rewarding.’
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!’
BeccaEarly 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.’
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.’
Sara
Lead Practitioner
BA in Education and currently working towards a level three in early years.
Started: December 2017
‘Apart from the children, I enjoy working in a setting that upholds the British fundamental values and whose sole focus is to provide the highest quality of care to both their children and staff.’
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.’
All of our team have an Enhanced DBS check and have been subject to our own rigorous vetting procedure.