We want to make your child feel secure, loved and valued.
Our staff are committed to providing the highest standards of
care. We believe in the importance of each individual child and
feel that differences should be respected. We try, whereever
possible, to follow the routines your child enjoys at home rather
than imposing new ones.
All our staff are qualified nursery nurses and have had training
in first aid. An extensive training programme ensures that they are
kept up to date with the latest developments in good nursery
practice.
Claire - Nursery Manager
Qualifications: Early Years
Professional Status
Bachelor
of Arts Professional Development
Foundation Degree in Management of childcare's provision's
Level 3 in Child Care
Paediatric First
Aid
Basic Food Hygiene
Appointed First
Aider
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 1999. I am
very passionate about Early Years, new ideas/practices that improve
the development and choices for children aged 0 - 5 years.
I believe that here at the nursery we have the most important
job of preparing children for their educational life.
Ensuring that all children who attend the nursery become competent
learners who are resilient, capable, confident and self
assured.
I have two children and love spending time with my husband and
boys going for walks in the Lake District.
Amanda - Deputy Manager
Qualifications: BA Hons in
Early Childhood studies due for completion July 2012
Foundation Degree in Early childhood studies
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Food Hygiene
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since February
2010. I am mainly on the reception meeting and greeting
parents. I support the manager and the staff in the day to day
running of the nursery. The things I enjoy most about Early
Years are the great children we work with and their curiosities to
always want to know and learn new things. It is such a
fascinating world from a child's perspective. Knowing you
have made a difference to a child's life however big or small is a
wonderful feeling.
In my spare time I enjoy a good dance and take part in Salsa
Classes. I also enjoy spending time with my family and
friends.
Sarah-Jayne - Nursery Administrator
Qualifications: NVQ Business
and Administration Level 2
Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance, London
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since
January 2011 as the Nursery Administrator. I really enjoy
talking to our parents and children and being part of a positive,
dynamic and enthusiastic team. The Nursery atmosphere is
fantastic. I am also the Ballet Teacher for our
Pre-School and Beech House, I love to share the world of ballet
with the children.
Janet - Nursery
Receptionist
Qualifications:
BSc in Mathematics
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2002. I enjoy
meeting people, talking to the children and seeing how they
develop.
Carole - Senior Team Leader
Qualifications: NNEB in Early
Years
NEBS
Management
Paediatric
First Aid
Food
Hygiene
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2001. I am
presently the Senior Team Leader of Pre-School and based
as Team Leader in the Butterfly room.
I enjoy seeing and being part of the excitement, enthusiasm and
eagerness that children have to learn. Celebrating their
achievements, supporting their interests and sharing their thoughts
and ideas. No two days are the same. I also enjoy
working alongside passionate and caring colleagues.
Sandra - Team Leader
Qualifications:
NVQ 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development
NNEB in Early Years
Senco Training
Sign a Long
Makaton
First Aid
Food Hygiene
I have worked at Bolton School nursery since 1999. I am
Team Leader First Steps room and I love the new
challenge. I love working in early years as each day is
different and the rewards as the children develop make all the hard
work worth while.
Kila - Team Leader
Qualifications:
NVQ 3 Early Years care & education
NVQ 2 Early Years care &
education
First Aid
Safeguarding
Risk Assessment
EYFS Training
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since March 2011, and I
am based in Tweenie Room as Team Leader. I have worked with
children for 12 years, in a range of different settings from
nursery to school to afterschool clubs where I was either Room
leader or Manager in each setting I worked in. I really enjoy
looking after all your little treasures.
Jeni - Team Leader
Qualifications: NNEB Diploma
in Nursery Nursing
Paediatric
First Aid
Level 2
Award in Food Safety & Hygiene
Child
Protection
Currently
studying towards NVQ Level 4.
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2001 and work in
the Pre-School rooms which accommodates children aged 2
- 5 years old. I thoroughly enjoy working with this age
group as each day is different. I also enjoy following
the EYFS curriculum as it is child orientated. I love
being part of a team and feel that we all bring different
qualities to the setting.
Lesley - Deputy Team Leader
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Qualifications: BA Hons Degree in Early
Childhood Studies
Foundation Degree In Childhood Studies
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
NVQ Level 2 Health & Saftey
Paediatric First Aid
I have worked in childcare for over 7years and have been
based within baby, toddler & pre-school rooms. I have
managerial and leadership experience in other settings and I am now
Deputy Team Leader in the caterpillar room here at Bolton School
Nursery.
I thoroughly enjoy implementing learning through play,
watching the children thrive into confident individuals - Each
child is unique so every day is different and rewarding. Working
with children keeps me young at heart!
I enjoy spending time with my two children and my
husband. Family time is very important to me. We like to walks and
rides out on our bikes. We are also a family of reading
therefore spend a lot of time with our heads in books when
relaxing.
Nicola - Deputy Team Leader
Qualifications: NVQ 4 in
Childcare, Learning and Development
Cache Diploma in Childcare and Education
First Aid
Basic Food Hygiene
Child Protection
Food & Nutrition
EYFS (Introduction)
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2004. I work
in the Pre-School rooms. What I have enjoyed most about
working in early years is making a difference to a child's
life. I thrive on having a special and trusting bond with a
child and their family.
I live in Harwood, Bolton with my husband Alex and son
Liam. We enjoy spending our spare time going out to different
places and eating out.
Catherine - Deputy Team Leader
Qualifications: NNEB Cache
Diploma in Nursery Nursing
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Food Hygiene
Child Protection
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2004. I
currently work in the First Steps Room. I enjoy the
conversations and funny comments the children have and enjoy
listening to their thoughts and ideas! I have worked here a
long time and have enjoyed all aspects of caring for young
children.
I have 2 young children of my own whom I enjoy spending my time
with.
Sarah W - Nursery
Nurse
Qualifications: BTEC National
Diploma in Early Years
Food
Hygiene
Child
Protection
First
Aid
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since 2004. I enjoy
watching the children grow and learn and share new experiences with
them. I enjoy good relationships with parents and enjoy sharing
their child's learning with them. I currently support each
room when needed.
Linda - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: NVQ 3 in
Early Years Childcare & Education
NVQ 2 in Early Years Childcare & Education
First Aid relating to children
Child Protection
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2001. I work
with the First Steps children and I have enjoyed seeing the
children develop over the years.
Art has always been my favourite subject so being able to carry
out various creative activities is very rewarding.
Jackie - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Childcare & Education
NVQ Level 2 Childcare & Education
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since May 2001. I
work in the First Steps room and thoroughly enjoy working with the
children and watching them grow.
Emma- Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: CACHE
Diploma in childcare and Education.
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Child
Protection
EYFS Training
Inclusion
I have been a nursery nurse for 7 years and worked at
Bolton School Nursery since December 2010. I am currently working
in the Tweenie room which I really enjoy. I love watching the
children learn new skills and watching them grow. I have had
experience with all the age ranges although I am finding the
Tweenie room really exciting.
Yasmin - Deputy Team Leader
Qualifications: BTEC National
Diploma in Early Years
Paediatric First Aid
Child Protection (Basic)
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since 2006. I work in
the Tweenie Room with children aged 2 - 3 years old. I have
been working in the Tweenie Room for 17 months. I enjoy all
aspects of my job
Laura - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications:
Foundation Degree in Early Years Level 5
Cache Diploma Level
3
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since March 2010. I
am working in the Pre-School rooms. I love to watch the
development of the children and the children being comfortable
and settled in their environment.
Alison - Deputy Team Leader
Qualifications: Level 3 Cache
Diploma in Childcare &
Education
(NNEB)
Food Hygiene Level 2
Paediatric First Aid
Child Protection
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2005. I have
worked in the Pre-School since 2008. I really enjoy
working with this age range. They are full of questions and
funny ideas. I also enjoy working with the staff
in Pre-School rooms and the fun we have with the children that
keeps us laughing during the day.
Paula - Nursery Nurse/ Project Coordinator
Qualifications:
BTEC National Diploma in Childhood studies
Child
Protection
I have been a nursery nurse for almost 15 years. And for 10 of
these years I have been with Bolton School Nursery. I am currently
the Project Coordinator, who supports all rooms and staff in the
preparation of the exciting themes, planning and activities
which are offered to all children. During the 10 years of my time
here I have had the pleasure of working in all play rooms
where I have gained extensive experience and had the pleasure of
getting to know all the children, seeing them grow and flourish. I
am a proud mother of two children and my spare time is spent with
my family and friends.
Sarah G - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: NVQ 3 in
Childcare
NVQ 2 in Childcare
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since 2008. I work in
the Pre-School rooms. I mostly enjoy the
unpredictability of the age group. I never know where a
conversation with a child is going to end up apart from it
will most definitely make me laugh for one way or another. I
never tire of hearing the children's perspectives on events
throughout the day.
Tracey - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: City &
Guilds NVQ 3
Cache Level 2 in Child Care & Education
Cache
Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare
Paediatric
Emergency Care
Sure
Start Birth to Three Matters
First
Aid relating to Children
Level
2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since August 2008.
I work within the Tweenie room and I have
enjoyed watching the different experiences with the children,
such as understanding their emotions and feelings, listening
to what the children want and what they want to do, helping the
children to set targets for themselves, recognising and celebrating
the children's achievements and making learning activities through
play.
Nick - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications:
NVQ 2 in Childcare
NVQ 1 in Youth Work
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2010. I have
been based in the Pre-School rooms and I have enjoyed every
minute of it. I love to see all the children and whilst
working in all the rooms I have been able to see children who are
just starting to develop skills and compare it with the children
who are just ready to move on to school.
Rachel -Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: BA in Childhood Studies
Level
5 in Child Protection &
Law
Foundation Degree in Early Years
BTEC National Diploma in Early
Years
Paediatric
First Aid
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since October 2010. I am
now based in First Steps, were I enjoy seeing the children's
characters and personalities develop into confident young
children. I love being creative using music and art
to encourage the children to reach their full potential.
Ruby - Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: BA (Hons) Early Childhood
Studies
Diploma Certificate in
Childcare & Education
Paediatrics First Aid
I have been with Bolton School Nursery since September 2010. I
am based within the Pre-School rooms. I enjoy working with
children. It's the best job in the world and I would never change
my career.
John - Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Qualifications: Currently Undertake NVQ2 in
childcare
BTEC
in Music.
BTEC in Sports.
And also certificates in: Everyone can play, Health &
Saftey, First Aid, Take 5 for Play, Safe Guarding & Protecting
children, and equity in sport coaching.
I have only just finish school and through summer I volunteered
at a nursery helping out with general duties. I am also a volunteer
for Bolton Council. I really enjoy working with children as i feel
i can be myself around them.
In my spare time I like playing football and listening to music.
I also volunteer at a youth club were i take part in a lot of the
sports activities for children aged 5-11 years old.
Helen - Casual Worker
Qualifications: NVQ 2 in children's care,
Learning and Development
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since April
2011. I am based in all of the rooms whenever they need
support.
I am a keen gardener and love flowers. I am also an avid reader
and enjoy films too. I have two pet cats.
I love working with children and find it very
rewarding.
Fazila - Casual Worker
Qualifications: NVQ 2 in Childcare
Education
I have been at Bolton School Nursery since April
2011. I am based in all of the rooms whenever they need
support.
I really enjoy working with children, I understand the
importance of supporting them all of the time. I have built up
good positive relationships with all the children within the
different rooms. It is important for all children to feel safe and
secure whenever I am there.
Brenda - Nursery Cook
Qualifications:
Level 2 Food Safety
City & Guilds in Catering
Food Hygiene
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 1998. I am
employed as the cook for the Nursery and ensure all the children
are given nutritional food on a daily basis.
I am a member of the Horwich RMI Harriers and have run the
London Marathon 7 times, with 3 hours and 19 minutes being my
fastest time. I am also a Level 1 running coach. I live
in Horwich. I like cooking, gardening and fell running. I
am a host for Inlingua English Football.
Louise - Nursery Assistant Cook
Qualifications:
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2000. I
assist Brenda in the Kitchen ensuring all the children are given
something nutritional to eat on a daily basis.
Carol - Nursery House Keeper
Qualifications:
NVQ 4 in Catering
NVQ 3 in Domestic
Basic
Food Hygiene
I have worked at Bolton School Nursery since 2005. I am
employed as the Nursery's domestic support making sure that the
nursery is clean and pleasant for the children to play.
I love seeing the children play and having cuddles from
them. I find the nursery environment is a lovely place to be
part of.
I have five children and thirteen grand children.
Denis - Nursery Handy Man
Qualifications:
Six Years as an Apprentice Jointer
I have worked at Bolton School since 2008. I work in all
the rooms doing repairs and fixing various things to the
walls. I enjoy the children asking me questions about what I
am doing and why I am doing it and trying to explain before I get
another question! It's great.