Meet our staff

Management

Lori Clark (Manager): I have worked in the childcare sector for 8 years, during which, I have acquired a SVQ level 3 qualification in childcare. In furtherance, I am currently working towards a PDA Management Level 8. Similarly, I am first aid trained. Most of my free time is spent with my son, being outdoors with him and taking our dogs for walks. When I am not doing mother duties, I love to read and go on walks along the beach.

Rachel Mcnulty (Deputy manager): I have worked in childcare for 3 years and have Qualified myself in SVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People. I am first aid trained and have trained to be able to work with children with autism and diabetes. I am planning to work towards a PDA Management Level 8 in the near future. I love baking and, being a big bookworm, I love reading. I also like to go on walks and keep fit by going to the gym.

Hayley: I have worked within the sector for 5 years. And I am on route to finishing the SVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People. My hobbies include making arts and crafts, and I love adopting this into the nursery schedule and making spontaneous and different crafts with the children. I love the outdoors too and taking the boys and girls whatever the weather.

Nighat Nusarullah: Food Hygiene certificate. I have PDA Level 6 in Classroom Assistant and I have Level 4 AAT in Accounting. I also have a teacher’s training certificate in IT.

Farina (regional manager): I have worked in educational settings for a period of 25 years, during which have obtained many relevant qualifications:

Master degree MSC in Educational Studies     –     Postgrad certificate in education therapy     –     BA degree (Hons) in English

PDA management level 8     –     SVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People     –     Child Protection Level 4 – SVQ qualified A1 assessor

In Addition, I am currently undergoing the PhD in Education and the PDA Child Practice level 9 qualification.

 

Lauren Primrose:

 

Leah  Dickson:

Shannon Donnelly:

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Senior Staff liase frequently with the Nursery Managers, Deputies and appraisals occur regularly. They can be identified by a different coloured uniform and their name badges.

All senior staff are qualified Nursery Practitioners with a SVQ level 3 in Childcare, or HNC in Childcare and Education.

The Nursery Support Workers are also dedicated and are sensitive to the needs of the individual children. They have a range of experience, some possessing other qualifications, however they are getting trained for the Level 3 (SVQ).

All our staff regularly attend training nights and are qualified in the following: Child Protection, How good is our early learning and childcare, food hygiene, Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Paediatric First Aid, Curriculum for Excellence, Pre Birth to 3 Planning, Autism and Awareness Training.

Staff are encouraged to participate in courses and further their professional development by attending our monthly training from our sister company One Step Access Training Company. We require all staff to have Child Protection Training.

The Nursery operates a key person system. A key person has special responsibilities for working with a small number of children, giving them the reassurance to feel safe and cared for and building relationships with their parents.

Notice boards in each room help identify the whereabouts of staff.

The Nursery is staffed according to the number of children present. The ratio of staff to children is as follows:

1:3 for babies/toddlers 3 months – 2 years
1:5 for children 2 years – 3 years
1:8 for children 3 years – 5 years.

Recruitment:

Do you have a childcare qualification or are looking to do a childcare apprenticeship?  If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV manager@startbrightnursery.co.uk