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Placing Your Trust In Us

Your child's safety and security is of utmost importance. We undertake the most rigorous verification of professional references, and all our staff have been cleared through Ofsted and the Criminal Records Bureau. Little Acorns holds a database of adults authorised by each parent to collect their child which is strictly adhered to. The building security measures include CCTV controlled door entry/exit and coded vehicle barrier systems.

Teresa Stear – Manager/Owner

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Qualifications:

  • NNEB
  • A1 NVQ Assessor
  • Montessori Diploma
  • Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
  • Playing And Learning to Socialise co-ordinator (PALS)

With 25 years of Childcare experience, 22 of which at management level, Teresa is well versed with the responsibilities of the daily administration whilst adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Little Acorns ensuring compliance with the Children Act and Health and Safety legislation, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down by Ofsted. Teresa is responsible for ensuring effective staff recruitment and supervision and is the Child Protection Officer.

Terri Devonshire – Acting Deputy Manger

  • NVQ Level 3

 

Hayley Pitt – Deputy Manager

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Qualifications:

  • NVQ in Childcare Level 3
  • Managing Children’s Behaviour
  • First Aid in Childcare
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety

After 3 years of working with children Hayley has decided to study NVQ Level 3 in Childcare so becoming recognised for her invaluable work and experience in day nurseries. Hayley works in a caring environment to enable each child to grow and develop within their own potential.

Omobolaji Bolaji – Room Supervisor

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  • Qualified Teacher from St Mary's University

 

 

 

 

 

Emma Nash – Nursery Nurse

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Carla Atunes – Nursery Nurse

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  • NVQ Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

Sylwia Metryka – Nursery Assistant

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  • Student looking to study Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

Gemma Manners – Nursery Assistant

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  • NVQ Level 3 CACHE

 

 

 

 

 

Kristen Rake – Nursery Assistant

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  • Student looking to study Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

Pegah Maschi – Nursery Assistant

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  • NVQ Level 2 City and Guilds

 

 

 

 

 

Aralola Ojo – Volunteer Nursery Nurse

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  • Volunteer Trainee Teacher

 

 

 

 

 

Kinga Wolska – QTS

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  • Level 4 QTS