Meet the Team
The EYFS statutory Guidance (January 2024) 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
The EYFS statutory Guidance (January 2024) 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
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.
Leigh
Louise
Deputy manager and SENCo lead.
She has worked at the setting since January 2019. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Louise
Louise
Louise
Preschool Room Leader.
She has worked at the setting since March 2025. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Shell
Louise
Shell
Preschool Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since March 2024. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Amy
Louise
Shell
Preschool Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2023. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hours Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Beth
Olivia
Olivia
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.
Olivia
Olivia
Olivia
Preschool Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2025. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hours Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Sue
Olivia
Karen
Nursery Room Leader.
She has worked at the setting since February 2023. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Karen
Melanie
Karen
Nursery Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since November 2020. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Liza
Melanie
Melanie
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.
Melanie
Melanie
Melanie
Nursery Room Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2023. Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hours Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Viki
Phoebe
Phoebe
Nursery Room Assistant Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2023. Currently working toward Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hours Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Phoebe
Phoebe
Phoebe
School Club Practitioner
She has worked at the setting since May 2024. Currently working toward Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Rachel
Phoebe
Rachel
Daily Routine Assistant.
She has worked at the setting since April 2024.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Alicia
Alicia
Rachel
School Club Practitioner.
She has worked at the setting since September 2023.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Kerry
Alicia
Kerry
One to One Support Assistant.
She has worked at the setting since October 2025.
Holds a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid qualification.