Established 1994
"Putting the care and development of children, and their families, first’’
Meet Our Amazing Team!
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In order for us to support your child's development in the best possible way, we employ people with varied cultural and educational training backgrounds. Our staff attend regular training courses, which enable them to bring new ideas and proposals to their daily work - ideas that will also benefit your child!​
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For more information read our aims and objectives.
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B. A. Honours
A1 Assessor
Designated Safeguarding Lead
S.E.N.D.C.O Lead
(Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Health and Safety Officer
Paediatric First Aid
Behaviour Management Trained
Food and Hygiene Certificate
Mandy Barker
Nursery Manager
2007 - Present.
Jane Nichols
S.E.N.D. Co-ordinator
2005 - Present.
Jane's qualifications include:
Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood cert.
Paediatric First Aid
Food and Hygiene Certificate
NVQ Level 4 - Early YearsDeputy Manager
Paediatric First Aid
Behaviour Management Trained
Food and Hygiene Certificate
Sarah Avery
Deputy Manager
2004 - Present.
Kirsty Burke
Safe-guarding officer
2010 - Present.
Kirsty's qualifications include:
Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood cert
Foundation Degree
Paediatric First Aid
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years
Officer-in-Charge
Paediatric First Aid
Behaviour Management Trained
Nessa Begum
Officer in Charge
2006 - Present.
Rachael Jones
Safe-guarding officer
2016 - Present.
Rachael's qualifications include:
Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood cert.
Paediatric First Aid
Food and Hygiene Certificate
Our Nursery Practioner Team also includes:
Dawn Jones
2006 - Present
Dawn's Qualifications are:
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Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Foundation Degree
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
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Safe-guarding
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Amie Higham
2005 - Present
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Amie's Qualifications are:
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Level 4 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Foundation Degree
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
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Rebecca Benton
2008 - Present
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Becki's Qualifications are:
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Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
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Afia Begum
2011 - Present
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Afia's Qualifications are:
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Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
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Shannon Silvester
2015 - Present
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Shannon's Qualifications are:
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Level 3 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
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Shuheda Begum
2011 - Present
Shuheda's Qualifications are:
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Level 2 - Early Years and Childhood Certificate
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Foundation Degree
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Paediatric First Aid
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Food and Hygiene Certificate
Our Superb Ancillary Staff Team are:
Wendy Homans
Nursery Administrator
2007 - Present
Sharon Graham
Catering Manager
2007 - Present
Sharon's qualifications include:
Food and Hygiene Certificate
Kevin Barker
Maintenance Supervisor
& Nursery Driver
2011 - Present
Kevin's qualifications include:
Level 2 - Early Years and Childhood cert.
Full UK Driver's Licence
Students, Apprentices and Work Experience
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The Wonder Years is proud to be able to offer the opportunity of work experience, to students who may be interested in working in Early Years settings. We also offer longer-term placements for those wishing to serve an Apprenticeship in Child-care and working in the Early Years environment.
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Students wishing to take advantage of these options should contact our Nursery Manager on 0121 556 6979. It will be necessary for ALL students joining us to present a current DBS Certificate before starting their placement.