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.

• Joined in 2007
• Qualified Primary School Teacher
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

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. I am also the SENDco.

• Joined in 2022
• C&G Level 5
• Skilled in Management and Leadership
• Health and safety co-ordinator
• Designated Safeguarding Lead practitioner
• SENDco
• Behaviour and management co-ordinator
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

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 all grown up now. 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.

• Joined in 2000
• NNEB level 3
• Skilled in Management and Leadership
• Health and safety co-ordinator
• Designated Safeguarding Lead practitioner
• Behaviour and management co-ordinator
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My 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.

• Joined in 2019
• NVQ Childcare Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My 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.

• Joined in 2013
• Cache Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My name is Olivia, I joined Red Kite in 2022. I completed both my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications whilst here and am now the Room supervisor in Squirrels. I love to plan all things messy and arty to engage the children in their learning.

• Joined in 2022
• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

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.

• Joined in 2019
• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

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. 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.

• Joined in 2013
• NVQ Childcare Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My 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.

• Joined in 2018
• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My name is Sian. I joined Red Kite in 2023 and completed my Level 3 qualification in childcare. I have previously worked in retail however really wanted a career in childcare. I love working at Red Kite across all the rooms and planning lots of fun activities. 

• Joined in 2023
• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My name is Izzy. I joined Red Kite in 2023 to do my apprenticeship in childcare which I have now completed. I attended Red Kite, formally Thistle Hill as a child and have really enjoyed returning to work as part of the team. I work throughout nursery and love supporting each child in learning new skills.

• Joined in 2023
• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

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.

• Joined in 2002
• NVQ Level 2
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My name is Maddy. I joined Red Kite in 2025 to complete my Level 3 qualification in childcare. I am really enjoying working at Red Kite, learning all about the importance of play in early childhood development. 

• Joined in 2025
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained

My name is Kelsie. I joined Red Kite in 2025 to complete my Level 3 qualification in childcare. I am really enjoying working at Red Kite, learning all about how children learn and develop.

• Joined in 2025
• First Aid Trained
• Food Hygiene Trained