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 | |
 | Acting Deputy Manager (Maternity Leave) CACHE Level 3 Diploma In Children’s Learning & Development Officer 2nd Designated Child Protection Officer “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 | |
 | Senior Nursery Practitioner Supervisor Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce “I thoroughly enjoy
working at Catkins and have done since day one! I love being part of a strong,
supportive team and seeing each child grow and develop as a result” |
Miss Lau Vowles | |
 | 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 Supervisor Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies & N.N.E.B. “I like watching the children grow and develop in confidence and ability. I am often outside come rain or shine.” |
Mrs Bronwen Turner | |
 | Nursery Practitioner Cache Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce "I am a big lover of the outdoors and will always find something creative to do. I love watching the children make new discoveries and enjoy getting to know them and their families" |
Mrs Kelly Chalk | |
 | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 CACHE in Diploma for the Childcare & Education |
Miss Beckie Beavis | |
 | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 NCFE CACHE in Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce “I am excitable and enthusiastic. I am keen on Makaton signing to use alongside language especially with the little ones. I sign a lot in play and when I sing; I love seeing the children learn a new sign.” |
Miss Claire Baxter | |
 | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development “I have worked in the
child care sector for almost fourteen years and couldn’t imagine doing anything
else. Seeing the look of wonder on a child’s face as they discover they can do
something for the first time…… I just love it.” |
Mrs Mandie Butler | |
 | Nursery Cook Level 2 CIEH Food Hygiene |
Miss Jo Heavens | |
 | Nursery Cook (Holiday Cover) Food Hygiene Level 2 CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People's Workforce "I get satisfaction when food goes down well, I like trying new recipes and adapting things for children, its important to try new tastes and a varied menu." |
Mrs Sarah Manktelow | |
 | Kitchen Assistant Food Hygiene CIEH Level2 |
Miss Beth Heavens | |
Miss India Walden | Kitchen Assistant Level 2 CIEH Food Hygiene (Student @ Uni) |