MEET THE TEAM

LOUISE BLAKE

MANAGER / SAFEGUARDING LEAD (LEVEL 3)

​Hello, my name is Louise. I am the manager of Agnes Day Nursery. I have held this position for 11 years. 

My Specific roles are; Designated Safeguarding Officer, Behaviour Specialist and Health and Safety Officer.

​I have looked after and worked with children for a total of 21 years, with 20 of these in a nursery setting. Part of my role is working in the nursery room being involved in the development of the children, watching them grow and gaining confidence from the time they start with us all the way through to leaving us to start ‘big school’.

WENDY LOMBARDI

​DEPUTY MANAGER/ EDUCATIONAL NEEDS MANAGER (LEVEL 3)


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Hi! My name is Wendy. I have worked with children for 27 years. First at St Agnes Nursery and then 11 years at Agnes as it is today.

When Agnes first started I was manager of the pre-school children but due to all the children going to school in September I came down to the church and shared the manager’s role. I steped down from this role but still support the manager.

I am the nursery’s special educational needs and disabilities co-ordinator (SENDCO). In this role I am responsible for supporting our children with speech and language delay through to children with Autism. I enjoy this part of my job. 

I am also responsible for the finger gym and exploration area of the nursery. This is when my creative side and love of ideas from Pinterest come to the nursery.


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​DIANE BAXTER

​NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)



Hello, my name is Diane. I have worked with children for 30 years and 11 of those have been spent at Agnes. I am qualified to NVQ level 3. 
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I like to welcome new families and work hard developing a good transition when starting nursery to when they leave us to go to school.
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KERRY POTTER 

​EQUALITIES NAMED COORDINATOR (LEVEL 3)


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Hi! My name is Kerry.  I qualified as an NNEB Nursery Nurse in 1992. I have worked with children on and off since this time taking time out to raise a family of my own.

​I joined Agnes in 2007.
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I have a specific role as the nursery’s ENCO ( Equality named co-ordinator).

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​DONNA LAST
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NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)


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​Hi! My name is Donna.  I came to Agnes 5 years ago but have 19 years experience of working with children. 

I enjoy sharing stories and cuddles with the children.

​CARLA SCOTT
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​NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)


Hello, my name is Carla.  I came to Agnes 5 years ago but have 15 years experience of working with children. I recently completed my NVQ level 3 in childcare.

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I enjoy being a key person nurturing the children in my care and preparing them for ‘big school’.


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JANE JANSEN

CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES

For over 10 years Jane has worked as a volunteer to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

We are always looking for more volunteers to become Trustees.