[vc_row][vc_column][swmsc_text_block id=”” class=”” style=””]Here at The Village Montessori Nursery School, we are lucky to have a wonderful staff team, and I am sure you would like to know a little about us.[/swmsc_text_block][gap size=”70px” id=”” class=”” style=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][swmsc_image link=”#” lightbox=”true” lightbox_type=”image” align=”left” alt=”” title=”” border_radius=”10px” target=”_self” id=”” class=”” style=”” src=”1231″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][swmsc_text_block id=”” class=”” style=””]My name is Diana and I am the principle here at the Village Montessori Nursery School and i’m very lucky to have an amazing staff team
Firstly a little about myself – I am the mother of 4 grown-up children, and the grandmother of 7. I am a qualified teacher with a level 7 qualification, hold a diploma in Montessori education, and was one of the first 1000 practitioners in the whole country to gain the new ‘Early Years Professional Status’. I lead the staff team and have overall responsibility for curriculum planning. I am now 67, and have over 35 years experience of working with small children. I am still very passionate about my work and regularly attend conferences to gather all the latest ideas and research that might make our practice within the nursery even more stimulating or relevant than it is now.[/swmsc_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gap size=”70px” id=”” class=”” style=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Hilary Hartley” position=”Senior Deputy” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Hilary, our senior deputy, is a qualified Nursery Nurse with over 32 years experience, the mother of 2 girls and grandmother of 1. Although part-time, her enthusiasm inspires us all, and she is the creator of many of our best displays. She has also gained the highest qualification available – that of Early Years Professional Status.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Carol Johnson” position=”Deputy officer-in-charge” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Carol is our other deputy officer-in-charge. She is qualified at NVQ Level 3 and has over 25 years experience behind her. She is the mother of 2 sons and the grandmother of 3. Like Hilary, she has been with us since we opened in 1994.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Lyndsey Morrison” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Lyndsey is qualified at NVQ level 3, and has been with us for over 18 years. The children love her quiet unassuming manner and she is an excellent role model for them.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Leanne Johnson” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Leanne joined us over 16 years ago, from school, and completed all her qualifications with us. She has now also joined the rank of the elite by gaining her Early Years Professional Status. She is a very valued member of staff, especially good with the pre-school children.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Lesley Halpin” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Lesley is the mother of two grown-up sons, and a grandmother of 2 girls. She has been with us over 11 years now, after changing career. She is qualified at NVQ Level 3. All the children love Lesley for her nurturing personality, and she is especially good with our babies.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Deborah Barksby” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Deborah has been with us 10 years now, and is qualified at Level 3. She has an Early Years Degree and has also completed the Early Years Professional Status. She now has a son, and is wonderful at creating lovely activities with babies.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Lyndsay Lough” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Lyndsay has been with us over 9 years now and is qualified at NVQ Level 3. She has 2 sons and is great fun to be with, and all the children think of her as a friend.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Lisa xxxxxxx” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Lisa joined us over 7 years ago after having been on a student placement with us while she was completing her Level 3 qualification. She has a grown up daughter and endless patience and understanding with the children.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Sarah Cummings” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Sarah has been with us over 6 years now, having previously worked as a hairdresser. She has 2 children now and is fully qualified at Level 3. She is loved by all the children for her sense of fun.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][swmsc_team_member name=”Jill xxxxxxx” position=”Nursery Nurse” title_text_color=”#8373ce” image_align=”left” content_bg=”gray” id=”” class=”” style=”” image_src=”1231″]Jill is our most recent addition to the staff team, but she has been with us over 4 years now. She is qualified at level 3 as well, and is kind, patient and very nurturing, especially to the younger children.[/swmsc_team_member][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][swmsc_fancy_heading font_size=”30″ text_align=”center” icon_name=”university” icon_color=”#8373ce” border_color=”#f8b54d” line_height=”36″ margin_top=”70px” margin_bottom=”30px” id=”” class=”” style=””]Further Certifications
[/swmsc_fancy_heading][swmsc_text_block id=”” class=”” style=””]All staff hold a full pediatric first aid certificate, child protection certificate and food hygiene certificate, as well as this we regularly attend training courses to keep us up to date with current research.[/swmsc_text_block][gap size=”70px” id=”” class=”” style=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][swmsc_fancy_heading font_size=”30″ text_align=”center” icon_name=”comment-o” icon_color=”#8373ce” border_color=”#f8b54d” line_height=”36″ margin_top=”70px” margin_bottom=”30px” id=”” class=”” style=””]What Ofsted had to say
[/swmsc_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][swmsc_image link=”#” lightbox=”false” lightbox_type=”image” align=”left” alt=”” title=”” border_radius=”10px” target=”_self” id=”” class=”” style=”” src=”1616″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][swmsc_text_block id=”” class=”” style=””]“Staff are remarkably warm and caring which promotes children’s confidence and sense of belonging. The key person system is highly effective in supporting individual needs because staff take time to get to know all the children exceptionally well. Secure bonds are seen throughout the nursery due to the excellent interactions between adults and children” [/swmsc_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row]
