At Little Treasures we pride ourselves in selecting high quality staff that are all individual and have a selection of characteristics that build our team of staff. We have the management structure with teams within each rtoom of the centre. Each team member is dedicated to supporting the children and help them to achieve their full potential.
Charlee Potter
NNEB qualified in childcare
NVQ Level 5
Charlee has had 20 years post qualified experience in working with children both in this country and abroad. Charlee was Over 3’s coordinator overseeing the preschool rooms until becoming Childcare Deputy in September 2010. In August 2015 Charlee became Centre Manager. Charlee is also our Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Charlee returned to work in 2017 after having her first son.
Karen Green
NNEB qualified in childcare
NVQ Childcare level 4
Foundation Degree in Early Years
NPQICL (National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership)
Karen has had 20 years post qualified experience in working with children in a variety of settings. Karen was the Nursery Officer before becoming Deputy Manager in November 2007, in September 2010 she progressed over to the Children Centre where Karen oversaw the day to day organisation of the Children Centre activities and developing further services to narrow the gap and produce better outcomes for children and their families. Karen returned to work from maternity leave in 2015 after having her second son. Karen supports with the running of the childcare and family services, she is also a facilitator of parenting courses and a qualified Gym instructor.
Janet Langdon
PPA Diploma
Janet has had 24 years post qualified experience in working with children in a variety of settings. Janet was Coordinator in the 3-5 year old before progressing to Senior Coordinator and then to Centre Deputy where she supports the day to day running of the nursery and takes the lead in supporting children and families with SEN.
Liz Daves (Currently on maternity leave)
BA Hons Early Years
Liz supports the staff with planning and all aspects of the EYFS including the observation app. Liz is also one of our SENCo's supporting children with additional needs.
Little Discoverers:-
Katie (Coordinator) Level 3
Heidi (Room leader) NNEB Diploma
Katie. S Level 3
Sarah Level 3
Little Explorers:-
Ciara (Coordinator) Level 3
Vicky (Acting Room leader) Level 2
Jessica (Room Leader) Level 2 (Maternity Leave)
Rochana Level 3
Ellie Level 3
Paige Level 2
Beth Health & Social Care
Little Pioneers:-
Lisa (Co-ordinator) Level 5
Judy (Room leader) Level 5
Kat Level 3
Asena BA Hons Early Years
Kayleigh Level 3
Little Adventurers:-
Lisa (Co-ordinator) Level 5
Sharon (Room Leader) Level 3
Philippa NNEB Diploma
Gerry Level 3
Sarah (Maternity leave) Level 3
SUPPORT STAFF
Chef’s Karen & Naz
Admin/finance Manager Lorraine
Family Services Assistant Jennet
Church Liaison Pastor Mike Wright
SENCo Jane
Acting EYFS Coordinator Heidi
Support Staff Kerry
Bank Staff Thameena
Bank Staff Laura
Bank Staff Esther
Bank Staff Jessica
Bank Staff Chantelle
Bank Staff Marian
Bank Staff Sophie
We are committed to ensuring that all our staff have regular training to update their knowledge and gain new skills. Courses are available on a regular basis these courses include:
First Aid Practice * Food Hygiene * Special Educational Needs*
Equally, Inclusion and Diversity * Early Years Foundation Stage *
Asthma, Allergy and Anaphylaxis * Behaviour Management *
Safeguarding * Outside Play * Story Telling and many more