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Community based nursery
Our Staff
Meet our friendly and welcoming team!
Our staff are constantly undergoing training and continuing their professional development. They are offered support and in-house training from Karen Potter who has worked in childcare for over 20 years and is an experienced further education teacher. Karen Cooper has over 20 years' experience running her own childminding business which she continues with from home. All staff are first aid trained and regularly undertake safeguarding training.
What do parents have to say about our staff?
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go "above and beyond"
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"caring and friendly"
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"incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and supportive"
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"put parents' minds at ease"
In our parent survey conducted May 2021, Staff Friendliness was rated 9.4/10 and Approachability 9.8/10
Our Staff page is currently under review, you can find the most recent staffing and room layout in the drop down menu navigating throughout the individual rooms, here below are the list of Leadership and management team
Karen Cooper
Owner/Director
- Level 3 Qualified
"I have been working in childcare for over 20 years and have been running my own successful childminding business, working with children of all ages and supporting the needs of many families within the local community."
Karen Potter
Owner/Director
- BA Hons Education and Training
"I have been working in Education for over 20 years. Previously I have successfully managed another Early Years setting to also receive an outstanding Ofsted inspection judgement and I have previously taught childcare and management at local colleges. I visit and teach yearly, in our twin school in The Gambia and I have so many proud moments to reflect upon but nothing could beat the feeling of being awarded Nursery World Manager of the Year 2020/21"
Kelly Brimmer
Deputy Manager and SENCO Lead
- Level 5 Qualifications in Childcare and Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinators in early years settings
"Early on in my childcare career I realised I have a passion to support children with special education needs, so I enrolled in a pilot scheme for Level 3 SENCOs, which has brought a wealth of knowledge and support to our setting. "
Izzy Fewings
Business Admin Apprentice
I left school in 2021 with a passion to learn about business. I was fortunate to receive a voluntary placement at Wind in the Willows that I really enjoyed and so when an office position became available, I was delighted to take the position alongside studying my Level 3.
Steve Waight
Nursery Maintenance
I started from the very beginning before we officially opened our doors and it has given me a sense of purpose working at Wind in the Willows. I am 'Steve Mr Fix it' to all the children and I love it.
Dawn Leigh
Breakfast time staff
I have lived in the Milton community all my life and i love it. Working at Wind in the Willows is a breath of fresh air, I love coming to work every morning and seeing the children's happy faces and love making their mornings special.