Our Greatest Asset - Meet the Team

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...!

• 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!

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Level 7 – 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!

• • 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.