London Lodge Team - Little Forest Schools

Ms Hannah Kearsey

Nursery Manager – Currently on Maternity

Hannah is our Nursery Business Manager and is our (DSL) Designated Safeguarding Lead and our Area SENco. Hannah started with us at Nonsuch Park Forest School in 2016 and is the Nursery Manager at our London Lodge setting. Hannah has a ‘Foundation Degree’ and specialises in supporting children with Special Educational Needs. Hannah has been within education for over 13 years and has a great working relationship with both the children and their families. Hannah is qualified as a Forest School Lead and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences with her team.

Rachael Head

Deputy Manager

Ms Leona Early

Deputy Manager

Leona joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in July 2023, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge within childcare, spanning over 9 years. Being the eldest sibling from a large family, Leona was able to provide the care and support for her younger siblings from a young age. Leona has a great passion for childcare and loves being outdoors, which makes Nonsuch Park Forest School the best place for her to be. Leona is currently undertaking a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

Ms Chloe Del Rio

Lead Educator

Chloe is a qualified level 3 Childcare Educator who started her Childcare studies with us as an apprentice. Chloe is currently supporting our Rangers children. Chloe fully embraces all aspects of our Forest School ethos and is often seen climbing, balancing on the fallen trees whilst exploring minibeasts and puddles. Chloe is extremely popular with all the children, she is continually thinking of creative Forest School ideas to enhance the children’s learning and development and will use an array of natural treasures with the children to make a range of wonderful creations. Chloe is currently undertaking a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

Mrs Lorraine Stockford

Nursery Educator

Lorraine joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in September 2023 and has been working previously worked with children in need of extra support. Lorraine is a qualified Level 3 Early years educator. Lorraine is hearing impaired and will use Makaton to help with communicating with children that may need support on their speech. Lorraine has used her skills to enhance the children’s environment through experiencing something ‘New’ and ‘Exciting’.

Ms Rachel Povey

Nursery Educator

Rachel joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in June 2021. Since starting with us Rachel has embraced every moment and will get stuck in with the children, jumping in puddles and rolling down hills. Rachel is currently lead of Explorers and is undertaking her Forest School Lead qualification. Rachel has always had an interest in working with younger children from growing up with a big family and having a daughter herself. This has influenced her in being passionate about helping and supporting children’s learning to develop in a fun, creative, engaging, and happy environment.

Ms Emma Vincent

Nursery Educator Apprentice

Emma joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in June 2024 and is currently undertaking training in Early Years.

Ms Enya Holden

Nursery Educator Apprentice

Enya joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in June 2024 and is currently undertaking training in Early Years.

Mrs Jacqui Jones

Nursery Administrator and Admissions Officer

Jacqui Jones is our Nursery administrator at London Lodge, she is our first point of contact with all new nursery inquiries and conducts our Nursery Tours. Jacqui is responsible for all our advance nursery school admissions and funding. Jacqui has many years of administration experience, and she is on hand to take any enquiries about your child starting Nonsuch Park Forest School.

Mrs Sophie Fry

Financial administrator

Sophie is our Financial administrator and joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in August 2023 after previously working in her families Accounting business for 5 years. Sophie has previous experience in working in social care and enjoys visiting the children within their new and exciting environment.

Mrs Suzanne Walsh

Director of Operations Area Manager Nursery Lodge and London Lodge

Mrs Suzanne Walsh is our Operations Director and Area Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENco. She holds a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education and Childcare and a Forest School Leader qualification. Mrs Walsh has over 25 years of experience in early years education having spent 12 years in a local primary school. Suzanne joined the Nonsuch Park Forest School team over 10 years ago starting as our Team Lead before taking on the responsibility of Nonsuch Park Forest School Manager 9 years ago. Suzanne has an interest in Speech and Language development in young children and supports children with Special Educational Needs. Suzanne has recently implemented the Curiosity Approach, after a year of determination and hard team efforts, Nonsuch Park Forest School is now a fully accredited Curiosity Approach setting. Suzanne’s team success of achieving the nursery school ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Suzanne is now supporting the Department for Education (DfE) in the role of Area Lead for the Early Years Covid Recovery Program. This role supports other Nursery Schools in order to achieve higher standards of care and provision, sharing good practice.

Mrs Angela Clift

Proprietor

Mrs Clift is the Proprietor of Little Forest Schools; she started her training as a young adult by studying childcare and working in small Nursery Schools in the local area. Mrs Clift went on to gain a BA (Hons) Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Certificate in Childcare at Brunel University. After working 8 years in Children & Family Social Services, Mrs Clift started her own family and followed her dream of opening a Nursery School. Little Forest School on the Green was established in 2006 followed by Nonsuch Park Forest School Nursery Lodge in 2013 and most recently Nonsuch Park Forest School London Lodge. Mrs Clift can often be seen in the park walking her dogs Denzel & Molly, she has a passion for outdoor learning and can often be seen at one of our settings cooking with the children on the open fire, sawing wood or building dens.