Meet the Team
Sophie
Lucy
The EYFS statutory Guidance (March 2017) states that:
“In group settings, the manager must hold at least a full and relevant level 3 qualification and at least half of all other staff must hold at least a full and relevant level 2 qualification.”
As you can see below at The Ark at Waddington we far exceed this minimum expectation.
It also s
The EYFS statutory Guidance (March 2017) states that:
“In group settings, the manager must hold at least a full and relevant level 3 qualification and at least half of all other staff must hold at least a full and relevant level 2 qualification.”
As you can see below at The Ark at Waddington we far exceed this minimum expectation.
It also states that:
“Children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure, when their individual needs are met, and when they have positive relationships with the adults caring for them.”
At The Ark at Waddington we believe our biggest asset are our caring, energetic and highly qualified staff team. All our staff members hold enhanced DBS checks and are committed to providing you and your child with the best early years’ experience.
One of these wonderful practitioners will be your key person so come and get to know them.
Lucy
Sophie
Lucy
Manager and joint safeguarding officer.
She has worked at the setting since November 2016. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
She is responsible for the day to day running of the preschool.
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie
SEN Co-Ordinator and joint safeguarding officer.
She has worked at the setting since April 2013. Level 2 Assistant Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
She also supports Lucy in the management of the day to day running of the preschool
Leigh
Leigh
Sophie
Preschool Room Leader.
She has worked at the setting since January 2019. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Karen
Leigh
Karen
Preschool Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since November 2020. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Beth
Leigh
Karen
Preschool Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2019. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Natalie
Natalie
Natalie
Nursery Room Leader.
She has worked at the setting since January 2021. Working towards a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Joanne
Natalie
Natalie
Nursery Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since January 2013. Level 4 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Laura
Natalie
Laura
Nursery Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since May 2022. Level 4 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Liza
Liza
Laura
Nursery Room Assistant Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since April 2022. Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.