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The very best practitioners
It is very important to us that we employ the best practitioners to care for your children and therefore we follow what we believe to be a very high standard of set procedures when recruiting and employing people. We also have a high standard induction procedure for any new employee working in any area of the nursery. This is an area in which we achieved an Outstanding from Ofsted in our most recent inspection.
We have our own team of casual call in staff who provide cover for when full time staff attend training, or go on leave, providing consistent care for the children.
All staff have an enhanced DBS check before they start their employment.
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Laura Giffin
Team LeaderLaura has been at Dinky Ducks for 8 years, specialising in first aid. She is passionate about supporting children to learn and develop and to have fun. Personal interests are swimming and reading, spending time with family and friends. Laura is also a Scout Leader.
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Vicki Devereux
Nursery PractitionerVicki has been at Dinky Ducks for 3 years, specialising in Boogie Mites. She is passionate about helping children achieve and helping to provide the best possible start in life. Personal interests are spending time with family and socialising.
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Lauren Kingswell
Senior Qualified PractitionerLauren has been at Dinky Ducks for 6 years, specialising in SENCO and baby signing. She is passionate about good parent partnerships and positive key person relationships. Personal interests are watching football (going to matches and on TV) and spending time relaxing with family.
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Lauren Evans
Team LeaderLauren has been at Dinky Ducks for 9 years, specialising in SENCO and baby signing. She is passionate about parent partnerships and key person relationships. Personal interests are spending time with friends and family, swimming and shopping.
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Julia Batley
Nursery ManagerJulia has been at Dinky Ducks for 13 years specialising in managing a dedicated team of professional practitioners. She is passionate about inspiring children to be whatever they choose to be. Personal interests are singing in a choir, watching rugby and the occasional bike ride.
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Amy Markham
Nursery practitionerAmy has been at Dinky Ducks for 1 year, specialising in the lunch time routine. She is passionate about nutrition and firmly believes that every child matters, whatever their background or circumstances. Personal interests are furthering her education at college and spending time with family.
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Becky Higgon
Team LeaderBecky has been at Dinky Ducks for 9 years, specialising in SENCO. She is passionate about helping children reach the highest potential that they possibly can. Personal interests are relaxing with family.
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Lydia Richardson
Qualified practitionerLydia has been at Dinky Ducks for 8 years specialising in Makaton. She is passionate about children’s achievement. Personal interests are “using Makaton in everyday conversations!”
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Leona Wright
Qualified PractitionerLeona has been at Dinky Ducks for 1 year and is working hard to keep our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ award. Personal interests are spending time with her family. “I really have enjoyed my time so far at Dinky Ducks. Everybody works hard and we have excellent training and bonding opportunities.“
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Alison Fryer
Nursery PractitionerAlison has been at Dinky Ducks for 11 years. She is passionate about teaching and believes every child should be treated equally and given the same opportunities and she is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential. Personal interests are spending time with family and grandchildren. gardening and cooking, knitting and cross stitch.
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Rachel Gow
Qualified PractitionerRachel has been at Dinky Ducks for 8 years, specialising in physical activities, health and wellbeing and Boogie Mites. She is passionate about allowing children to be children, to explore, learn and play within a safe, secure and stimulating environment. She is also committed to being able to extend and support a child’s learning. Personal interests are reading, exercise, DIY, swimming and meeting up with friends.
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Lindsey Davies
Kitchen AssistantLindsey has been at Dinky Ducks for 1 year, specialising in nutrition and cooking. She is passionate about healthy eating and having fun. Personal interests are spending time with her children and making cakes.
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Alison Morris-Wilson
Senior PractitionerAlison has been at Dinky Ducks for 5 years, specialising in Time Line, Birthday Board and Planning Board. She is passionate about seeing the children reach their milestones/full potential and excel. Personal interests are spending time with my family and friends, poetry writing and cooking new dishes. She is currently doing her level 5 in Early Years and Education.
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Sarah Brown
Nursery Nurse Apprenticeship and Key WorkerSarah has been at Dinky Ducks for 9 months. She is passionate about keeping a safe environment for the children. Personal interests are spending time with family and friends.
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Vicky Morey
Nursery PractitionerVicky has been at Dinky Ducks for 8 months. She is passionate about helping create a fun positive, happy environment that welcomes all children and their families. Personal interests are travelling and yoga classes.
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Megan Charrington
Nursery Nurse Apprenticeship and Key PersonMegan has been at Dinky Ducks for 7 months. She is passionate about working with children and helping them have the best start in life. Personal interests are art and craft, music, playing the guitar and spending time with my family.
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Heidi Jones
PractitionerHeidi has been at Dinky Ducks for 10 months. She is passionate about helping every child have a good start in life, supporting and helping children in any way she can and being a positive role model by improving her own skills and learning at any opportunity she gets. Personal interests are spending time with her daughter. Baking, arts and crafts, puzzles and playing games. Spending time with family and friends.
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Jordan May
Qualified Nursery PractitionerJordan has been at Dinky Ducks for 3 years, specialising in English as an additional language when parents/Carers are away from home. She is passionate about building up positive partnerships with parents and families, as well as supporting the children in meeting their developmental goals. Personal interests are Spending time with family and friends, travelling and playing the guitar.
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Claire West
PractitionerClaire has been at Dinky Ducks for 1 month. She is passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential and giving them help and support. Personal interests are attending car shows and walking her Dog. Claire has 20 years experience in working with children from toddler groups to running PEEP courses for parents.
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Charlotte Harrison
EYT (Emotional Wellbeing Lead)Charlotte has been at Dinky Ducks for 3 years, specialising in emotional wellbeing and school transition. She is passionate about supporting children’s emotional health. Personal interests are playing the piano and baking.
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Nicci Atkinson
Centre ManagerNicci has been at Dinky Ducks for 13 years specialising in partnership with parents, tracking children’s progress and working as a key person. She is passionate about ensuring every child has the best possible start in life by providing a service that meets each family’s individual needs. Personal interests are enjoying having adventures and experiencing new things with her family.
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Toni Skinner
Centre AdministratorToni has been at Dinky Ducks for 1 year specialising in administration and database management. She is passionate about working alongside Dinky ducks to provide an excellent service for our families. Personal interests are enjoying vintage shopping and baking for her family. Toni can be found in the RFC Office opposite Dinky Ducks and is always happy to answer any queries.
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Rowner Family Centre prides itself on being an employer of choice.
If you are interested in working for us please do not hesitate to contact us and we will let you know if we have any vacancies which would be suitable for you to apply for.
