Our Team
We are very proud of our staff team! They are all extremely dedicated, show a genuine care and respect for the children whilst promoting their individual needs. Our key worker system allows children to form a secure bond with staff whilst building on their confidence and development. Our planning allows every child to lead their own learning as we plan around ability and interests. Ofsted said, ‘Staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding and work in cooperation with other agencies to support children's well-being .’
Management
Claire Hill - Co owner/ manager
*Primary school teacher
*Management level 5
*Early years educator
*DSL
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2008 and enjoyed 2 years of teaching in schools before falling pregnant. After having Ethan I couldn’t face returning to work so, after talking to Katie I suggested we open our own stay and play. We then moved on to a preschool then eventually flourished into a full blown nursery! I absolutely love my job! I feel blessed to work in such a thriving environment and the children we care for are amazing, every single one of them make me smile.
In 2014 I completed my NVQ 3 in Early years. As a result, i can support our preschool team to further children especially when they start the transition to school.
I am a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Startwell Lead and SENCO lead. I believe children should be encouraged to explore their natural surroundings, create their own individual masterpiece and be proud of their achievements.
I am extremely proud of the journey I have been on over the past years. I have learnt so much and can’t wait to keep learning, developing and improving our nursery.
*Primary school teacher
*Management level 5
*Early years educator
*DSL
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2008 and enjoyed 2 years of teaching in schools before falling pregnant. After having Ethan I couldn’t face returning to work so, after talking to Katie I suggested we open our own stay and play. We then moved on to a preschool then eventually flourished into a full blown nursery! I absolutely love my job! I feel blessed to work in such a thriving environment and the children we care for are amazing, every single one of them make me smile.
In 2014 I completed my NVQ 3 in Early years. As a result, i can support our preschool team to further children especially when they start the transition to school.
I am a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Startwell Lead and SENCO lead. I believe children should be encouraged to explore their natural surroundings, create their own individual masterpiece and be proud of their achievements.
I am extremely proud of the journey I have been on over the past years. I have learnt so much and can’t wait to keep learning, developing and improving our nursery.
Katie Bamber - Co owner / Manager
*Management level 5
*Early years Educator
*DSL
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have been working in childcare 15 years. I started as an unqualified nursery nurse working in a day nursery and worked my way up to manager in a before and after school club. I have my little boy, Finnley, in 2011 and couldn’t face returning to work. I met Claire at anti-natal classes and we quickly became friends so when she suggested we start a stay and play I jumped at the chance. We started up a preschool, worked really hard and eventually my dream of owning my own nursery came true.
I love what I do, I love all the children like my own and enjoy every single day that I am at work. I am now looking into doing my degree in early year’s studies to progress to the next stage in my childcare journey. I am a safeguarding lead and Startwell lead. I have learnt so much over the last 5 years and cannot wait to learn even more as the years go on. I am very proud of how much we have grown over the years and I am very excited for the future.
*Management level 5
*Early years Educator
*DSL
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have been working in childcare 15 years. I started as an unqualified nursery nurse working in a day nursery and worked my way up to manager in a before and after school club. I have my little boy, Finnley, in 2011 and couldn’t face returning to work. I met Claire at anti-natal classes and we quickly became friends so when she suggested we start a stay and play I jumped at the chance. We started up a preschool, worked really hard and eventually my dream of owning my own nursery came true.
I love what I do, I love all the children like my own and enjoy every single day that I am at work. I am now looking into doing my degree in early year’s studies to progress to the next stage in my childcare journey. I am a safeguarding lead and Startwell lead. I have learnt so much over the last 5 years and cannot wait to learn even more as the years go on. I am very proud of how much we have grown over the years and I am very excited for the future.
Donna Russell - Deputy Manager
*Early years educator
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have worked at Bambams for over six years enjoying and flourishing through my role.
With on going training i have gained confidence and knowledge to support a fantastic team and a wonderful role to be in.
*Early years educator
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have worked at Bambams for over six years enjoying and flourishing through my role.
With on going training i have gained confidence and knowledge to support a fantastic team and a wonderful role to be in.
Chloe Bird
*Baby room Leader 2021
*start well lead
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I love working at Bambams because the curiosity approach inspires me to use the environment teach children to become independent and inspired learners.
*Baby room Leader 2021
*start well lead
*SENCO
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I love working at Bambams because the curiosity approach inspires me to use the environment teach children to become independent and inspired learners.
Charlotte Haworth
*Early years educator
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have been working at Bambams for 4 years and i really enjoy my job. I lover coming to work everyday and watching children grow and blossom. I'm looking forward to see what the future holds for me at Bambams & watching more children blossom.
*Early years educator
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have been working at Bambams for 4 years and i really enjoy my job. I lover coming to work everyday and watching children grow and blossom. I'm looking forward to see what the future holds for me at Bambams & watching more children blossom.
Meghan Carey
I am currently working towards the completions of my level 3 Qualification. I work along side Chloe Bird in baby room and so far i am really enjoying my position here.
I am currently working towards the completions of my level 3 Qualification. I work along side Chloe Bird in baby room and so far i am really enjoying my position here.
Nikki Moore
*Toddler room leader 2021
*Early years educator level 4
* DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I absolutely adore what i do and everything that comes with it. People do not realise how rewarding this job actually is.
Every single day is different and there is always a new adventure to go on when you think like a 2 year old!
*Toddler room leader 2021
*Early years educator level 4
* DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I absolutely adore what i do and everything that comes with it. People do not realise how rewarding this job actually is.
Every single day is different and there is always a new adventure to go on when you think like a 2 year old!
Melissa Twist
*Early years Educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I am an Early years educator and work in toddlers. I love working with children of the age 3 years and upwards as it feels rewarding getting them ready for school. As it's an emotional roller coaster for the children, we reassure the children and make it a fun relax environment for them to learn and explore in.
*Early years Educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I am an Early years educator and work in toddlers. I love working with children of the age 3 years and upwards as it feels rewarding getting them ready for school. As it's an emotional roller coaster for the children, we reassure the children and make it a fun relax environment for them to learn and explore in.
Leanne Adams
*Early years educator
*SENCO
*One to one support
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have worked in toddler room since starting at Bambams having qualified as a level 3 Early years Educator in February 2018. My Favourite part about working at Bambams is being able to watch the children in our care develop and helping them have fun whilst they learn.
*Early years educator
*SENCO
*One to one support
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I have worked in toddler room since starting at Bambams having qualified as a level 3 Early years Educator in February 2018. My Favourite part about working at Bambams is being able to watch the children in our care develop and helping them have fun whilst they learn.
Jessica Fitzgerald
*Acting Preschool room leader
*Early years educator
*Lead SENCO
*One to one support
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
Since working at Bambams i have discovered a natural passion for supporting children with additional needs. I provide one to one support for several children with a variety of diagnoses and really enjoy being able to offer this quality time to them.
*Acting Preschool room leader
*Early years educator
*Lead SENCO
*One to one support
*DSL
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
Since working at Bambams i have discovered a natural passion for supporting children with additional needs. I provide one to one support for several children with a variety of diagnoses and really enjoy being able to offer this quality time to them.
Eve Cooper
*Early Years educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I love my job and being apart of children's journeys. Watching children from such a young age grow independently and become beautiful little independent people.
Working at Bambams is my 'happy place' and a place where i feel at home.
*Early Years educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
I love my job and being apart of children's journeys. Watching children from such a young age grow independently and become beautiful little independent people.
Working at Bambams is my 'happy place' and a place where i feel at home.
Lana Goodman
*Early years educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
Working in preschool is rewarding. Watching and guiding the children come from toddler room through to starting school can be so emotional at times. We have a good team and i am glad to be apart of it!
*Early years educator
*First Aid
*Child protection qualified
*Food hygiene qualified
Working in preschool is rewarding. Watching and guiding the children come from toddler room through to starting school can be so emotional at times. We have a good team and i am glad to be apart of it!