MEET THE TEAM

Hannah Baxter

Nursery Manager/Senco Lead

Qualifications:

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Years

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Paediatric First Aid

About:

My name is Hannah Baxter and I am the Nursery Manager and Senco Lead here at The Early Learning Camp. I am level 5 qualified holding a Foundation Degree in Early Years. I have been working in early years for 17 years and absolutely love what I do.

My aim is to provide the best environment for all children where they can flourish each day.  I have a passion for delivering high levels of SEN support for children and families.

I enjoy working with all age groups from babies through to preschool. To help a child learn, grow, achieve and flourish is one of the most rewarding things for me. Learning through play in a happy, exciting, and safe environment is key in helping children develop. I am very passionate about free choice and the children being a part of their own learning, whilst encouraging them to become the best they possibly can be in life.

Charlotte Morgan

Deputy Manager
Forest School Leader

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Level 3 Forest School Leader

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello. My name is Charlotte, and I am the Deputy Manager. I hold a level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies.

I started working in childcare in 2012, when my passion for working with children began. Since graduating in 2018, I have worked hard to progress into senior roles. I have also achieved my level 3 Forest School Leader qualification and love exploring the outdoors. I believe the outdoors offers additional learning opportunities for children to experience new things which they may not be able to experience indoors.

I absolutely love working with children. My goal of the day is to ensure that the children leave happy and have progressed in their learning, even if only by a little. I believe safe and enabling environments help to achieve this. I encourage children to be independent and I enjoy watching them grow and develop. Being part of their learning journey is rewarding and something I am very passionate about.

Claire Greer

Marketing Executive

Qualifications:

Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello, my name is Claire. I have previously worked as the Room Leader in Brown Bears Preschool, working with children aged 3 and above.

I have worked in Childcare since 2013, working with children from 0 to 8 years of age.

Although I love working with children and seeing them bloom, I have now taken a different career path and have became the Company Marketing Executive.

I love being able to explore the whole nursery and support others in showcasing what they do best.

The role has given me more time to build parent partnerships by creating termly events and also starting a parent forum to share ideas and make improvements to the nursery.

Natalie Thompson

3rd in Charge/Senco

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello, my name is Natalie or ‘Nat Nat’ as the children like to call me!

I am qualified to level 3 and have worked in childcare for 8 years now. I started as an apprentice and worked my way to senior, then room leader and now as 3rd in charge and Senco.

I thoroughly enjoy working with all ages of children, from babies through to preschool.  I have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and have attended lots of training within the SEND sector. It was a dream come true when I joined The Early Learning Camp as a Senco.

Outside of the setting, I am also a carer for children with high levelling autism.

I thoroughly believe that the early years are a crucial part of a child’s life.  Therefore, I am very passionate about working in early years and being a positive role model to children, encouraging every learning opportunity in an exciting way.

I am always around to help, listen and support all families.

Elizabeth Dunning

Preschool Leader

Qualifications:

Early Years Children's Care and Development Degree

 Paediatric First aid

About:

Hello, my name Lizzy. I have 3 of my own  children.

I have a passion for play and have done for the past 20 years. I have experience of working with children from birth to 11 years. I have cared for children in their own homes, private nurseries, schools, before and after school clubs, holiday clubs in the UK and abroad. 

I have a passion for play and how it develops our children, this is why I love working in a nursery. When children are playing they are learning so much and this is the way the develop their life long skills. I love to support children to develop and reach the next steps in their personal development. 

As a parent, I understand how much of a cherished gift your child is and my goal is to ensure your child is cherished at nursery and at home. As a pedagogue, I will cherish your child as an individual and give them the love and care they deserve.  

Michelle Wilson

Forest School Facilitator and Outdoor Provision Coordinator

Qualifications:

Certificate in Childcare and Education

Forest School Level 3

Outdoor First Aid

About:

I'm Michelle, Forest School Facilitator and Outdoor Provision Coordinator here at The Early Learning Camp HQ.

Before joining this wonderful team at The Early Learning Camp, I have recently relocated back to the UK after 7 years in Catalonia, where I worked as an Early years teacher, forest school consultant and beach/forest school facilitator in a trilingual pre-school.

I have a passion for languages, accents and embrace learning from cultures, There are some local Catalan traditions and cuisines celebrating seasonal produce throughout the year that I continue to celebrate and practice. I enjoy cycling and walking, and when I'm not hiking up mountains in the Pyrenees or wild swimming, I’m in the garden plotting my next move. If I'm not out enjoying nature you'll find me rummaging in dusty vintage shops or car boot markets looking for curiosities.

Here at the Early Learning camp we want all the children to explore the joy and freedom of exploring through play whilst celebrating all the seasons and re-connecting to the natural world.
My background in curating Arts programming for schools allows me to facilitate invitations to enable children to grow and flourish, and giving them time and space to develop is so important for independence and resilience, while I also hope to build a sense of community to our sessions a real connection and understanding to the local environment and the world around us.

I will be connecting the children to nature through all the seasons. Anything you teach in an indoor classroom can be taught outdoors, often in ways that can be more enjoyable for some children with less constraints.

Amy Moore

Room Leader Bumble Bee Cottage

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Paediatric First Aid

About:

I am a 19 year old Level 3 qualified Childcare Nursery Practitioner. I love to see children grow, develop, learn and gain independence. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy every second of it.

I am passionate about supporting children through their journey and watching them achieve each milestone in their lives. Having the opportunity to be a part of each individual childs’ adventure of developing and progressing fills me with joy as it allows me to visually see the effects of my teaching and encouragement towards each child.

Aprille Norman

Room Leader Honeypot Cabin/Behaviour Coordinator

Qualifications:

BTEC Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello! My name is Aprille and I am a level three practitioner and Mum of two. The thing that makes me a great practitioner is that I am a big kid myself. I love to get stuck in with the children, getting muddy, messy and wet. When you meet me, my uniform is almost never clean!

I feel that children learn best in a hands-on environment and then I use my knowledge and experience to extend and enhance their learning and make sure they flourish in our wonderful child led environment. I am always trying to learn new things and I promise that I will love them as if they are my own!

Lynne Porter

Forest School Leader

Qualifications:

To follow.

About:

To follow.

Georgia O’Donnell

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)

Paediatric First Aid

About:

My name is Georgia O’Donnell and I am a level 3 qualified practitioner working with the over 2’s.

I qualified last years having studied for 3 years, having worked very hard in order to achieve my qualification as working with children is something I have always wanted to do.

I really enjoy messy play and fun activities such as singing and dancing and I love to see all the children happy and bubbly!

I get great satisfaction from seeing all children develop and learn through all sorts of play.

Bethany Gillies

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People’s Workforce

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hi, I am Bethany and I have been working with children of all ages for the past four years.

I began my career working in a primary school with children from reception year up to year 6. I then ventured on to work at a nursery in the baby room, with children from birth to two years.  Whilst here, I completed my level 3 childcare qualification.

I have since moved on to join the team at The Early Learning Camp and I currently work with our Baby Bears, which I find extremely rewarding.

I am highly creative and love getting the children involved in crafts and messy activities, and watching them learn, grow and develop at their own individual stages. I love to encourage and support safe, fun play.

Kellie Cuttiford

Senior Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Apprentice

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 apprentice in Children and Young People’s Workforce

About:

Hello! My name is Kellie, and I am a Senior Nursery Practitioner based in our Baby Bears room.

After working in retail whilst raising my three daughters, I decided a career change was in order.  So, at the age of 31, I went back to college and trained as a Teaching Assistant, where I also gained experience supporting between the ages of 5 to 7.  I have also gained over 4 years’ experience as a Nursery Practitioner which I wouldn’t change for the world!

I am passionate about giving babies and children the best start possible in their early years as it helps to build the foundations for learning and life skills in the future.

I love watching children develop their own little personalities and for them to gain confidence through play and exploration of new things.

I love being outdoors and enjoy nothing more than long walks on the beach on a windy day.

Hannah Roberts

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

Paediatric First Aid

About:

I’m Hannah and I have been working in childcare for the past 12 years. I have worked with children from babies through to 7 years of age and also have a background of working with children with special educational needs.

The importance of children’s early years development is crucial for the achievement of positive outcomes. I believe this is vital and I encourage holistic development with children through a wide range of activities and experiences.

Helen Shaw

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Level 3 Working with Young Children

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello!  My name is Helen and I have worked in Early Years settings for over 20 years.

I really enjoy working with children; how they see marvellous objects in everyday things!

You will find me running around with the children, having fun and helping them to learn new things.

Amy Emery

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice

Paediatric First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

About:

Hello, my name is Amy and I have worked with children both in nursery settings and as a nanny for 22 years.

I have completed my level 2, 3 and 4 and am currently studying for my level 5.

I love training as it helps to keep me up to date with the latest information and skills.  Although I have a vast amount of experience, there is always a new way of doing things!

I also have a level 2 Mental Health in the workplace qualification

Neve O’Toole

Level 3 Apprentice

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 Apprentice in Children’s Care Learning & Development

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hi, I’m Neve and I am currently working towards my NVQ Level 3.

Since Leaving School I attended college studying Health & Social Care. On passing this course, I undertook work experience in a care home for the elderly and also in a school nursery.  I enjoyed both of these experiences but realised that the nursery is where my passion lies.

I thoroughly enjoy working at The Early Learning Camp. Every day is different and I love the bonds I am making with the children and families.

Leah Twissell

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Qualifications:

Working towards Level 2 Diploma Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Paediatric First Aid

About:

Hello!  My name is Leah.  I chose to work in childcare because I really enjoyed looking after my little sister and it made me realise that childcare is the career for me.

I really enjoy working at The Early Learning Camp and have lots of fun with all the children.  I am looking forward to learning more and getting to know the children and helping them to reach their full potential.

Codie Maddison

Kitchen Assistant

Qualifications:

Level 2 certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2

About:

Hello! My name is Codie. I began my career as an apprentice and worked towards my NVQ level 1 and 2.  In the process of doing this I also worked as a fully qualified chef, cooking for nursery children from fresh produce every day.

I have one child and spend my spare time having quality time with my family, exploring the outdoors.