Bex
Level 6 – B Ed Primary Teaching
- Level 4 ILM Leadership & Management
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Bex was a Primary Teacher in the Foundation Stage for 6 years before starting her own Nursery. She enjoys the outdoors and being on the water. Summer picnics and camping in her van with her family and friends.
Bex is passionate about providing the absolute best - and loves coming to work! She is very proud of all the Nursery has achieved and the staff team within it. She has exciting NEW Plans for 2022...!
Jackie
- Level 6 - BA Early Years Professional Status
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 2 Safer Recruitment
- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Jackie has recently moved to Cornwall and enjoys the peace and quiet our coastline offers. She has a long history in the Early Years and is delighted to be working with us at Hawksfield. Welcome Jackie!
Kim
- Level 6 – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies
- NVQ 3 – Childcare
- SENCO
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Well Being and Mental Health
Kim has lived in Cornwall all her life. Her main passion is music and she plays in a Brass Band. She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, she especially likes to visit the local beaches and moorland.
Kim has been with the Nursery from the beginning and continues to have such a passion and commitment to our approach and works incredibly hard. Giving every child our best and liasing with parents.
Chloe
- Level 3 – Cache Childcare and Education
- Level 1 Makaton
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
Chloe has been with us from the start!
She has a passion for motorsport and likes to travel around Europe to see all the cars. She enjoys walking her dog at the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Chloe takes a lot of pride in her room and makes sure its always welcoming and exciting for the children.
Melanie
- Level 6 – PGCE Primary
- Level 2 Makaton
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
Melanie is an experienced Teacher with a passion for care and wellbeing. She enjoys working with the 0-2's and works primarily with our babies who are transitioning to the Toddler Room.
Melanie's children are all teenagers now, but she thoroughly enjoyed her time at home during their early years, always making sure she provided a loving, caring and nurturing home. She has a wealth of knowledge and loves to use Makaton with us.
Melanie enjoys nothing more than a cool refreshing dip in the river after her shift!
Becki
-
- NVQ Level 2 Child Care
- Level 1 Makaton
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
Becki began her training with us almost 6 years ago now! Beki has blossomed into the most caring and nurturing practitioner who has a strong desire to support children in their early communication. Beki really enjoys the fast pace of development and ensures everyone’s needs are met.
She loves the outdoors and enjoys walking the coastal path. She spends a lot of time keeping fit on her bike and going to the gym. She is also pursuing some volunteer work with young children with disabilities.
Diane
- Level 3 – Cache Childcare and Education
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
Diane joined us in the Autumn Term this year. Diane has a wealth of experience as an Early Years Practitioner. She has worked in three local settings and is a busy Mum to two boys.
Diane is very enthusiastic about ensuring the quality of continuous provision - she loves to create fun, sensory resources for the children and always makes sure they can get mucky and explore their own agendas. Dianne enjoys driving our bus and goes out on trips to local beauty spots.
Amy
- Level 6 - Primary and Early yuears Degree with Masters PGCE
- Level 1 Makaton
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
Amy studied in London and has returned home to Cornwall. Amy has a very caring gentle approach and enjoys supporting children new to the setting.
Sarah
-
- NVQ Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce
- WRAP (Prevent Training)
- Level 2 Food Safety
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Attachment Training
- Level 1 Makaton
Sarah loves our child led approach and enjoys supporting children with additional needs including attachment theory. Being a Mum and a volunteer for years, she has built up and done a wealth of SEN training.
Chloe
- Level 3 – Cache Childcare and Education
- Level 2 Makaton
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Paediatric First
- SENCO and Autism training
Chloe has blossomed here like many who truly believes in our approach. Chloe has become a key figure here at Nursery in leading and supporting the staff. Chle has a passion for working with children with Special Needs and loves making bonds with the children. She has a terrfic memory and never misses a trick!
Chloe lives on a farm (we like to visit!) and is currently building her own house..She's currently on Maternity leave, after giving birth to her little girl. We look forward to having Chloe back next year.
She's one busy gal!
Melaine
- NNEB
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
Melaine loves working with the 2 Year olds and has a very nurturing and caring side. She loves to excite the children by offering sensory filled invitations and loves taking her litle group out on trips!....who has more fun?!
Alice
Jen
Amy
Alisha
Cally
-
- NVQ Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce
- WRAP (Prevent Training)
- Level 2 Food Safety
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Attachment Training
- Level 1 Makaton
Mandy
- Level 2 Food Safety
We are incredibly lucky to have such a caring, enthusiastic Cook - who puts all the children's dietary needs first. Mandy is amazing in the kitchen and loves getting the children involved. She likes to create meals suitable for all and enjoys getting creative with dishes. She is also a qualified practitioner so is great with the children and loves to have special helpers and makers. We recently bought paper chef hats for the children to wear when they help her. All our food is nutritiously balanced and everything we eat is prepared at Nursery. We take pride in our food and promote the children in eating a wide variety of tastes and textures. They like to serve their own food and enjoy telling Mandy how well they have eaten. Our Menu’s reflect the seasons and change every 6 weeks.
New Staff members this term
Others
Neil - our wonderful Cleaner
Vicky - our Catering assistant
Donald - our external Maintenance support.
Apprenticeships
Allisha - Level 3