MEET THE TEAM

Nikki Appleyard


Early Years Development Manager



Hi my name is Nikki Appleyard and I am the Early Years Development Manager for A.G.N.E.S. Day Nursery in Bocking. I am N.N.E.B trained (level 3) and am working towards my level 5 (Foundation Degree in Early Years, Leadership and Management, I am also a childcare assessor. 
I have been working in Early Years since 1991 and I still have as much passion for my job now as I did when I started, if not more!! 
I lead a well-qualified, caring and experienced team of staff. 
As a team we are constantly striving to provide the very best experiences and foundations for the children. Both my own children attended A.G.N.E.S. Nursery from 2 years of age; the care and nurture they received gave them the very best start in life, they are now 16 and 17 years old.

LOUISE BLAKE


​DEPUTY MANAGER 
Hello, my name is Louise. I am the manager of Agnes Day Nursery. I have held this position for over 10 years. 

My Specific roles are: Behaviour Specialist Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Officer.

​I have looked after and worked with children for over 20+ 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’.

Qualifications:
-NNEB Diploma Level 3
-Safeguarding Level 3
-Paediatric First Aid Level 3
-Health and Safety Level 2
-Behaviour training
-Role of SENCO training

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Kerry Potter

​DEPUTY MANAGER / 


EQUALITIES NAMED COORDINATOR (LEVEL 3)/

SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY (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.

Qualifications:
-NNEB Diploma
-Safeguarding Level 3
​-Paediatric First Aid Level 3
-Food and Hygiene Level 2
-Role of SENCO training
-Behaviour training - Behaviour that challenges Level 2
​-Diversity and Equality

​DONNA
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NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)/

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​Hi! My name is Donna.  I came to Agnes in 2012 but have 20+ years experience of working with children. 

I enjoy sharing stories and cuddles with the children.

Qualifications:
-NNEB Diploma Level 3
-Paediatric First Aid Level 3
-Safeguarding Level 3
​-Speech and Language training 
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​CARLA
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SENCO

​NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)

Hello, my name is Carla.  I came to Agnes 6 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’.

Qualifications:
-Children and Young peoples workforce (Social Care) Level 3 Diploma
-Paediatric First Aid Level 3
-SENCO
​-Behaviour training 
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​DAWN


Nursery practitioner Level 2


Hi! I am Dawn. 

I love helping the children to create wonderful pieces of artwork.


Qualifications:
-Childcare Level 2
-Paediatric First Aid Level 3
-Safeguarding Level 3


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EMMA
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NURSERY PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3)

Hello, my name is Emma. I am happy to return to AGNES after a number of years off while I raised my children.  I qualified in Preschool Practise in 2000.  I have worked in a number of nursery and preschools over the years. 


I enjoy helping the children to learn and grow as people.  It is wonderful to see where they go.

Qualifications:
-Preschool Practise Diploma Level 3 
-Paediatric First Aid Level 3

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Jade

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2)

Hi I am Jade.  I have been an apprentice at A.G.N.E.S. for two years. I am now a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner.

I enjoy working with the children and doing creative activities with them.


Qualifications:
​-Paediatric First Aid Level 3

JANE JANSEN

CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES

For over 12 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.

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