Ninny's House at Home

MEET OUR STAFF

Working in partnership with parents is a vital part of our work here at Ninny’s House, and is a significant factor in your child’s developmental progress. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with our children and families, and we welcome your involvement through regular Stay and Play Coffee Mornings Your child’s key worker is available at drop off and pick up times for regular liaison and we also keep you up to date regularly with messages, newsletters and your child’s online learning journal.

Nicola - Founder

Nicola founded Ninny’s over a decade ago, originally starting the business from her home as a childminder.

Nicola remains very much involved in the day to day running of Ninny's. As Ninny’s has grown, Nicola has curated a wonderful team who are also passionate about promoting a play based, child-centred approach in early years’ care and education.

Nicola is Level 6 qualified, has a background as a specialist paediatric physiotherapist, and holds a Masters degree in the Management of Childhood Disability.

Most recently, Nicola completed a BA in Children’s Development and Learning.

Nicola is passionate about raising the professionalism of the Early Years workforce and teaches the Foundation Degree in Children's Development & learning at a local university, two days a week.

Clare- Nursery Manager

Clare is responsible for the day to day running of our Nursery and is a magnificent support to our staff and parents.

Over the last 7 years Clare has shared her love of music and outdoor learning with our children. Clare is a Forest School qualified leader and shares her passion for outdoor learning with our Pre-School aged children, helping them to grow and flourish here at Ninny's.

Clare is both a qualified Early Years’ Teacher and one of our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Emily - Deputy Manager

Emily joined Ninny’s at the end of 2019 and is Level 3 qualified.

Emily has taken great care in developing our Under 2's room into an exceptionally welcoming and secure environment which mirrors Emily’s passion for understanding the value early years attachment and child-centred approach to care and nurture.

Our pre-school children benefit from both Emily’s artistic character and are often treated to some delicious homegrown veggies from her own garden.

Sue

Sue is our qualified teacher, with over thirty years’ experience of teaching at primary level, as well as with children with additional needs.

Sue chose to change her path to early years education to get back to ‘the heart’ of being with children. Sue works particularly with our preschool children, developing their independence skills in readiness for them to start school.