We provided 3 classes with nine to sixteen children each aged three months to five years of age.
We have daily activities planned in each room throughout the day, where we encourage exploration, play and playful learning. Find out more about our groups below.
Hedgehogs
Group- 3-24Month olds
- >12Class size
Squirrels
Group- 2-3Years
- >16Class size
Badgers
Group- 3-5Years
- >16Class Size
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Meet the team
Katy
Owner / DirectorKaty
Owner / DirectorI am Katy. I have worked in nursery since 2007 working my way up the nursery ladder. I was the Deputy Manager and Pre-school teacher for over 6 years. I took the opportunity to purchase the nursery in 2014 as I believed so strongly in the setting and was very excited to be able to be more involved and to extend and develop the nursery alongside my Red Kite team.
Personal Info:
- PositionOwner
- Joined2007
Qualified Primary School Teacher 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Lauren
ManagerLauren
ManagerHi, my name is Lauren. I joined the Red Kite Team in April 2022 as the Nursery Manager. I have worked in childcare for many years gaining experience and knowledge. I am a qualified level 5 practitioner so I have an in depth knowledge and understanding. I really enjoy working within a team and I’m really excited to be part of Red Kite. I am also the SENDco.
Personal Info:
- PositionManager
- Joined2022
C&G Level 5 100 %Management and Leadership 100 %Health and safety co-ordinator 100 %Designated Safeguarding Lead practitioner 100 %SENDco 100 %Behaviour and management co-ordinator 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %
Tanya
Deputy ManagerTanya
Deputy ManagerHi I am Tanya, I have worked in the nursery since 2000. I used to work in the baby room as the room supervisor before becoming the Deputy Manager. I have two boys who are now at school. They have both enjoyed the nursery which prepared them for ‘big school’. Having the boys at nursery has given me a personal insight into the feelings and needs of both parents and children on settling into the nursery environment.
Personal Info:
- PositionDeputy Manager
- Joined2000
NNEB level 3 100 %Management and Leadership 100 %Health & Safety co-ordinator 100 %Deputy designated Safeguarding Lead practitioner 100 %Behaviour Management Co-ordinator 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Sophie
Hedgehogs Room SupervisorSophie
Hedgehogs Room SupervisorMy name is Sophie. I have taken on the role as the Room Supervisor in Hedgehogs. I love looking after all the babies, helping them settle and making sure their time with me is as fun as possible. I love setting all kinds of activities that allows them to learn through exploration and play.
Personal Info:
- PositionHedgehog Room Supervisor
- ClassHedgehogs
- Joined2019
NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Suzy
Squirrels Room SupervisorSuzy
Squirrels Room SupervisorMy name is Suzy, I have been in childcare for a long time. I joined the team in 2013 and I feel I am a vital part of the Red Kite family. I was the Senior Level 3 practitioner and would lead each of the rooms in absence of the room supervisors. I then progressed to be a room supervisor myself and I look after the Squirrels. I enjoy working in nursery and it allows me to engage with both children, parents and the nursery staff team.
Personal Info:
- PositionSquirrels Room Supervisor
- ClassSquirrels
- Joined2013
Cache Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Tyla
Badgers Room SupervisorTyla
Badgers Room SupervisorMy name is Tyla and I joined the Red Kite team in January 2019. I am a qualified level 3 nursery practitioner. I have worked with children since 2011 both in a nursery setting and as a Nanny. I like to work with all age groups and like to see how my involvement with the children can help them learn, however I especially like working in Badgers. I get to help them learn and develop and get ready for going to school. In Badgers we love to do all things arty and we are always doing new activities.
Personal Info:
- PositionBadger Room Supervisor
- ClassBadgers
- Joined2019
NVQ Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Katie
Senior Nursery PractitionerKatie
Senior Nursery PractitionerMy name is Katie and I passed my Level 3 in childcare in 2017. I like working all through nursery as I see all the children at different ages and stages of development. Each day the children make me smile and I enjoy looking after them. I have now taken on the role of senior level 3 working in Squirrels full time and taking the lead in the room supervisors absent.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassSquirrels
- Joined2013
NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Nicola
Nursery PractitionerNicola
Nursery PractitionerMy name is Nicola. I joined Red Kite in 2018 and completed my apprenticeship as a Level 3 practitioner. I wanted a career in childcare after dedicating my life to looking after my children and grandchild. I love working in all the rooms, looking after the children each day. I’m always excited to see what new things the children will do.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2018
NVQ Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Tracey
Nursery PractitionerTracey
Nursery PractitionerI am Tracey, I have been at the nursery since 2002. I work in all areas of nursery supporting babies and children to play and explore during their nursery days.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2002
NVQ Level 2 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Olivia
Nursery PractitionerOlivia
Nursery PractitionerMy name is Olivia. I joined Red Kite in 2022 and have just completed my level 2 qualification. I really enjoyed it and love watching the children learn new things. I have learnt a lot so far and love implementing what i’ve learnt on a daily basis. My favourite thing to do with the children is messy play and I already have lots more exciting ideas to come. I can’t wait to get my level 3 completed!
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2022
NVQ childcare Level 2 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Sian
Nursery AssistantSian
Nursery AssistantMy name is Sian. I joined Red Kite in 2023. I have previously worked in retail however really wanted a career in childcare. I am starting my childcare qualification and I’m really looking forward to it.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Assistant
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2023
NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Izzy
Nursery ApprenticeIzzy
Nursery ApprenticeMy name is Izzy. I joined Red Kite in 2023. I am currently doing an apprenticeship at Red Kite and I am thoroughly enjoying it. When I was a child I attended Red Kite, formally Thistle Hill, and loved it so new this was the best place to complete my qualification.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Apprentice
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2023
NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Mel
Nursery AssistantMel
Nursery AssistantHi my name is Mel, I have 4 children of my own and have loved every minute of looking after them. I have decided I would like to extend my skills and knowledge within the childcare sector by joining Red Kite. I look forward to learning even more new things as I watch the children grow and develop along their own learning journeys.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Assistant
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2024
