Staff
About
![]() | Nursery Manager / Director Level 3 N.N.E.B. SENCO / INCO 1st Designated Child Protection Officer “I like to be ‘hands on’ as a manager/owner to know all the children in our care and the little things that are important to them. I usually create a real mess on the craft table too… any excuse to get covered in paint, shaving foam etc!” |
Mrs Cathy Walden | |
![]() | Deputy Manager CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education 2nd Child Protection Officer “ I’m always full of energy and ready to get stuck in with anything messy. I love seeing the children laughing, being happy and achieving their goals.” |
Miss Beckie Beavis | |
![]() | Senior Nursery Practitioner CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People's Workforce “I am the funny one, I am always bubbly and cheerful, I cope with anything that comes my way! I love to watch the children learn through play and achieve new skills.” |
Miss Lauren Balicki | |
![]() | Nursery Practitioner Supervisor CACHE Level 3 Diploma In Child Care and Education 3rd Child Protection Officer “I have worked in childcare for nearly twenty years and have 2 boys myself. I find working with children very entertaining; I love all their little characters, the things they come out with and watching them develop and grow. I like to be creative, but I also enjoy the outdoors – playing outside, playing football, and going on ‘adventures’ - no matter what the weather! |
Mrs Michelle Scott | |
![]() | Senior Nursery Practitioner (Office Admin & School Holiday Cover) Supervisor NVQ Level 3 Child Care & Education “I am at Catkins working part time in the late afternoon on office administration and then I work mainly in the room with the children in the school holidays. I have watched Catkins Nursery grow from the very beginning and evolve into the setting it is today.” |
Mrs Kerry Cranford | |
![]() | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 TQUK Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) "Every day is different at Catkins. I enjoy being part of a team that enables children to thrive. I love sharing books and reading to the children, letting their imaginations run wild!" |
Miss Sandra Hawkins | |
![]() | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Diploma In Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator) “It is good fun working at Catkins, every day is a new adventure. I really enjoy seeing all the children happy, it is the highlight of my day.” |
Miss Abbi Stevens | |
![]() | Nursery Apprentice Working towards Level 3 (Early Years Educator)“I love working with children as I can explore the world again, through little eyes. I am very positive and friendly, and I love helping the children to flourish and grow". |
Mrs Plamena Massimo | |
![]() | Nursery Assistant ”It’s really important to be in a loving and caring environment, I love to see the children flourish and grow in their confidence, develop their personalities and become more independent before moving onto the next part of their learning journey”. |
Mrs Caroline Roberts | |
![]() | Nursery Chef City & Guilds Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality CIEH Food Hygiene Level 2”Cooking to me is art bringing soul to a recipe. Cooking is offering love, heritage, and memories. I love the challenge of cooking for young people introducing new flavours and educating children’s palates”. |
Mrs Maria Vapori | |
![]() | Kitchen Assistant CIEH Food Hygiene Level 2 “ I love to cook for children and listen when children give me compliments”. |
Mrs Shushik Riasenko | |