Red Kite Childrens Day Nursery | Meet the Red Kite Team

- Katy
  Owner / Director
  Katy
  Owner / Director
  I 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:
  
  Position
  
  Owner
  
  Joined
  
  2007
  
  Qualified Primary School Teacher 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Lauren
  Manager
  Lauren
  Manager
  Hi, 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.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Manager
  
  Joined
  
  2022
  
  C&G Level 5 100 %
  
  Management and Leadership 100 %
  
  Health and safety co-ordinator 100 %
  
  Designated Safeguarding Lead practitioner 100 %
  
  Behaviour and management co-ordinator 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Tanya
  Deputy Manager
  Tanya
  Deputy Manager
  Hi 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:
  
  Position
  
  Deputy Manager
  
  Joined
  
  2000
  
  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 Supervisor
  Sophie
  Hedgehogs Room Supervisor
  My name is Sophie. I have recently finished my apprenticeship with Red Kite and have taken on the role as the Room Supervisor in Hedgehogs. I am really excited and I’m looking forward to taking on this next challenge.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Hedgehog Room Supervisor
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs
  
  Joined
  
  2019
  
  NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Susan
  Squirrels Room Supervisor / Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
  Susan
  Squirrels Room Supervisor / Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
  My name is Susan, 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 have now 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. I am also the nursery Senco.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Squirrels Room Supervisor
  
  Class
  
  Squirrels
  
  Joined
  
  2013
  
  Cache Level 3 100 %
  
  SENco 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Tyla
  Badgers Room Supervisor
  Tyla
  Badgers Room Supervisor
  My 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:
  
  Position
  
  Badger Room Supervisor
  
  Class
  
  Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2019
  
  NVQ Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Jade
  Senior Practitioner
  Jade
  Senior Practitioner
  Hi my name is Jade, I am a qualified level 3 Nursery Practitioner. I work as a Senior Practitioner and lead the rooms in the Room Supervisors absence. The children brighten up my day and are always full of surprises as they play, investigate and explore. We like to spend lots of time outside in our big back garden. We like to look for bugs, make dens and grow our own vegetables, and of course we love to get messy in our mud kitchen!
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Senior Practitioner
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2013
  
  NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Katie
  Nursery Practitioner
  Katie
  Nursery Practitioner
  My 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.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Practitioner
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2013
  
  NVQ Childcare Level 2 100 %
  
  NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Nicola
  Nursery Practitioner
  Nicola
  Nursery Practitioner
  My name is Nicola. I joined Red Kite in 2018 and I’ve now 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. Now I’m excited to learn more and work alongside such a kind and friendly team. 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:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Practitioner
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels, Badgers & Schoolies
  
  Joined
  
  2018
  
  NVQ Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Rebecca
  Nursery Practitioner
  Rebecca
  Nursery Practitioner
  My name is Rebecca. I joined Red Kite in 2020. I have previously worked in a private pre-school as well as working as a TA in a school. After having a break from childcare, I really missed it and wanted to come back. I enjoy working in all the rooms and watching the children grow and develop.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Practitioner
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2020
  
  NNEB Level 3 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Tracey
  Nursery Practitioner
  Tracey
  Nursery Practitioner
  I 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. My Son is at nursery and I love to hear his shouts and laughter and I know he’s having fun. My Daughter is now at School and enjoyed her time at nursery which has given her great skills for school.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Practitioner
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2002
  
  NVQ Level 2 100 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Naomi
  Nursery Apprentice
  Naomi
  Nursery Apprentice
  My name is Naomi. I joined Red Kite to complete my level 3 apprenticeship. I am looking forward to working with all the staff and getting to know the children and how they develop.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Apprentice
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2021
  
  NVQ Level 3 80 %
  
  First Aid 100 %
  
  Food Hygiene 100 %
- Olivia
  Nursery Apprentice
  Olivia
  Nursery Apprentice
  My name is Olivia. I recently joined Red Kite to complete my level 2 apprenticeship. I am looking forward to working with all the staff and getting to know the children and how they develop.
  
  Personal Info:
  
  Position
  
  Nursery Apprentice
  
  Class
  
  Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
  
  Joined
  
  2022