STAFF TEAM
Ms Sophie Mole Accounts Assistant
Ms Emma Speed
Mr Robert Fry
Robert Fry is our Nursery School Financial Director who is responsible for our nursery budgets, funding and invoices. Mr Fry is our first point of contact with any financial queries.
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Mrs Angela Clift
Mrs Clift started her training 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 Services, Mrs Clift started her own family and followed her dream of opening her own Nursery School.
Mrs Suzanne Walsh
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.
Ms Hannah Kearsey
Hannah is our Nursery Business Manager. Hannah has worked with us at Nonsuch Park Forest School for over six years and has previously worked in Early Years teaching for a number of years prior to starting with us. Hannah is Forest School trained and has grown in developing her knowledge through learning and exploring Nonsuch Park, Hannah enjoys sharing these experiences with the children and staff team. Hannah has a Degree in Supporting Education and works closely with the children and those in need of further specialist provision and outside agencies. Hannah enjoys organising events throughout the nursery school year, these shared experiences with our children and families enable us all to come together and have lots of fun while embracing the love for the outdoor provision that we provide.
Mrs Jackie Jones
Mrs Jacqui Jones is our nursery administrator, she is our first point of contact with all new nursery inquiries and will 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.
Ms Chloe Crane
Mrs Lorraine Stockford
Ms Lucy Ashton
Ms Leona Early
Ms Amber Botting
Lucy Del Rio
Miss Jordan Goldsmith
Jordan is qualified level 2 Educator who is currently supporting our Rangers and Explorers children. Jordan is continuing with her Early Years Education studies and Little Forest Schools will be supporting Jordan throughout this time. Jordan loves being outdoors, and Forest School is her ideal location in order to support the children’s learning and development. Jordan’s long term ambition is to become a child psychologist as Jordan has a real interest neurological studies.
Mrs Samantha Johnston
Sam joined Nonsuch Park Forest School only recently in September 2022 and is currently assisting with our Little Explorers group. Since having two small children of her own Sam has enjoyed exploring Nonsuch Park and is very keen to share her experiences as a mother. Sam is keen to contribute her love of nature and surroundings with all the children in the nursery school. She has previously studied counselling and is hoping to embark on a children’s counselling course in the near future.
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Miss Isobel Tickle
Isobel joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in September 2021 as an Apprentice Educator. Isobel has always had an interest with working with younger children from growing up with a big family. During her A-Levels she studied Health and Social care which helped to solidify her passion for childcare. Isobel enjoys being outdoors due to living by Nonsuch Park since she was little and exploring with her dogs.
Isobel is with the younger children of the Explorers group, Issy enjoys seeing our little ones grow and see their personalities develop. Isobel enjoys teaching the children to embrace the beauty of the natural environment for the children to grow within.
Miss Carmen Nieuwoudt
Carmen joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in December 2020 as an Apprentice Educator working towards her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Carmen discovered her passion for outdoor learning during the early lockdown restrictions where her, her younger sister and two dogs spent plenty of time exploring and enjoying the park. Carmen is very excited to bring that same passion to teaching in the Little Explorers group.
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Mrs Lavinia Burch
Lavinia joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in 2016 and has many years of experience working with children in both nursery and primary school settings. Lavinia loves working closely with young children and is passionate about helping them to develop in a fun, creative, engaging, and happy environment. Lavinia loves mountain hiking, cycling, and exploring the natural environment. Lavinia brings her passion of the outdoors helping children to explore their natural world around them whilst at Forest School.
Miss Amber Edwards
Amber joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in July 2022 and has recently qualified as a level 3 Early Years Educator. This is Amber’s first full time job since finishing college in June 2022. She is passionate about working with children and helping them learn, develop and thrive within both the indoor and outdoor environment. Amber has previous experience within a day nursery working with all ages and she is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with the children at Nonsuch Park Forest School.
Miss Millie Doherty
Millie joined Little Forest Schools as an Trainee Nursery Educator placement in 2019 from college since then, Millie has qualified as a level 3 Early Years Educator in July 2022. Millie is continuing with her Early Years studies and is currently undertaking her Foundation Degree. Millie is passionate about working with children and helping them to learn, develop and thrive within both the indoor and outdoor environment. Millie can always be seen down on the children’s level getting stuck in with the endless messy sensory learning activities we provide at Forest School.
Ms Rachel Povey
Rachel joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in June 2021 and is a qualified level 2 Childcare Educator. Rachel is supporting our Little Seekers and Little Explorers children. Rachel qualified in 2020 and she has a passion for outdoor learning particularly Forest School environments, this became evident whilst gaining experiences for her childcare qualification. Rachel is ready to embrace all aspects of Nonsuch Park Forest School outdoor learning and the amazing adventures which are explored daily.
Ms Layla Bridger
Ms Emma Speed
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Mrs Christine Dalglish
Christine Dalglish is our Special Educational Needs (SEN) support Teacher who supports children from across the nursery school. Christine has over 22 years’ experience in primary school and has supported children with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one level from 4 to 11 years. Christine has completed her High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification in 2006. This enabled Christine to teach whole classes from Reception to Year 6. Christine is trained in Emotional Literacy support Assistant (ELSA) and for six years provided emotional support for children and parents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Anxiety, Bereavement, Anger Management, Trauma, Change & Transition. Within her role, Christine also advised and supported the adults working with these children. Christine has years of experience in Speech and Language, Positive Touch and Autism.
Miss Lily Griffiths
Miss Lily Griffiths is our Apprentice Nursery Educator who is currently supporting our Rangers children. Lily has previously studied Child Psychology and has work experiences with children, she is hoping to further her childcare experience to become a Child Psychologist in the future. Lily has a passion for outdoor learning and is looking forward to the many outdoor experiences Nonsuch Park Forest School has to offer.
Mrs Liubov Khonii
I joined Nonsuch Park Forest School in June 2022. After I graduated, I worked in both nursery and primary schools. I have tutored as an English language teacher. Since my 2 children attended Forest School, I have gained a valuable insight into understanding how wonderful and exciting outdoor exploring and learning is. I am so grateful to be part of such wonderful team and experiencing amazing approaches and curious adventures. I am very keen to share my experience and would like to further my Forest School knowledge and undertake the Forest Training course.
Mrs Adelina Metuku
Adelina’s childcare journey began when she volunteered at her daughter’s school nursery, which led to undertake her Level 3 Childcare qualifications. Adelina is a passionate Early Years Educator who believes children have a right to a childhood full of nature, imagination, creativity, fun and friends. Adelina strives to empower children to make their own choices, explore their own interests and develop their ability to explore the world around them.
Adelina has over 16 years’ experience working as an Early Years Educator, the last 8 years working in Forest Schools. Adelina is excited to support the Rangers teams to deliver the best care and education for our young people.
Miss Chloe Del Rio
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.
Mrs Jane Clift
Mrs Jane Clift is our level 2 qualified nursery educator. Jane is currently supporting our Rangers children. Jane has an incredibly soft kind and caring nature and can often be seen comforting the children and sharing stories readinat sleep times. Jane is currently undertaking her Early Years studies. Jane is currently supporting our Rangers children within their daily sessions.
