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To provide a stimulating, nurturing & supportive environment & aspirational framework for our children and families
Little Pixies Nursery
Meet the Team
Sarah
Heidi
Sarah has many years’ experience of business environments and understands the challenges of being a mum and juggling work. Sarah has been working hands on with the children since opening and is now a Level 3 Early Years Educator, she is an experienced Safeguarding lead, and although mainly office based running the business these days, still enjoys plenty of time with the children. Learning and developing skills are paramount to the nursery as a whole, Sarah believes that we should never stand still and always strive to improve and develop not only the business but as practitioners in our field.
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Sarah has a business & finance qualification and spent 12 years working for a large Shropshire business, where she gained a range of experience from Customer Service, IT, Sales & Marketing, recruitment and mentoring teams. Sarah has lived in Shropshire since her early teens and is married with a daughter.
Heidi – Manager, Curriculum Lead & SenCo
Heidi has been working with children since she qualified with her NNEB in 1996. Her two decades in the industry working in a variety of settings including a Montessori nursery means that she has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience. Over the 9 years with Little Pixies, she has completed her SENCO (special educational needs) training and gained a NVQ level 3. She is continuously looking to develop and has therefore attended many other courses from Safeguarding, First Aid, and Behaviour Management. She meets regularly with other professionals attending forums and updates for education, enabling her to keep up to date with ever changing legislation and enhancing good practice within in the team.
Being a mum, herself has given Heidi a real empathy with how it feels to trust someone with your most precious possession.
Room Leaders
Jade, Bethany, Alex, Chloe & Lucy
Jade – Elves Room Leader & Deputy Manager (Pre-school)
Jade joined us in 2022. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Jade has experience as a Deputy Leader in her previous role where she worked with a team to achieve the best outcome for all children and families. Jade is passionate about outdoor education and is a Level 3 Forest School Leader, she loves spending time with children outside and allowing them to fully embrace the outdoors in all weathers. She has many years of experience in leading a pre-school room and supporting children as they prepare for school. Jade holds Level 3 in Supporting children and young people's speech, language and communication needs as well as other training such as safeguarding lead, behaviour and Makaton training. Jade enjoys spending time with the children extending their knowledge and skills through quality play experiences.
Alex – Elves Senior Practitioner (Pre-school)
Alex Joined us in 2016. Alex holds her Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development. Alex has a proven track record of building strong relationships with the children, ensuring their learning is extended as well as developing strong parent partnerships with parents. Alex has completed a course in promoting positive behaviour which she uses within her practice here at Little Pixies alongside her team. Alex has a desire to keep up to date with her own CPD training. Alex understands the need to have a nurturing approach within our setting.
Lucy – Sprites Room Leader (26 Months - 36 Months)
Lucy joined us in 2022. Lucy holds her Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education. Lucy has recently also completed a course in Exemplary Practice with Two-Year-Olds. Lucy previously has experience in a leadership role and puts these skills into practice in her daily role, motivating her team and ensuring the day to day running of the busy Two's Room. Her role at little pixies is an exciting one working with our Middle Room, the 2's need the support to express themselves, achieve independence but still feel supported, this is a role that Lucy exceeds at along with her team in the Sprites Room.
Chloe – Imps Room Leader (16 Months - 26 Months)
Chloe joined us in March 2024. Chloe has worked in childcare for 8 years whilst advancing through her childcare qualifications. Chloe now holds her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Childrens Care Learning and Development, and her Level 3 Playwork. With experience within age groups from 6 months-7 years, Chloe is passionate about the importance of children’s learning through play. Chloe has previously worked in a leadership role within a nursery setting where she worked for 6 years, bringing this experience with her to her role in Little Pixies. Chloe understands the importance of nurturing the children as they become toddlers entering the Imps room, whilst also celebrating and supporting the children’s independence as they begin to develop their own interests and skills.
Bethany – Fawns Room Leader (12 Weeks - 16 Months)
Bethany joined the Little Pixies team in May 2024 and brought with her over 11 years of experience in Early Years. Bethany has worked with all ages from Baby Room to Pre-School, as well as many years experience within senior management roles. Bethany holds her Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce along with her Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management. Bethany has also gained many other qualifications over the years, such as Level 4 Child Development. Bethany loves to inspire others with her passion through training and development, and is an Early Years Consultant alongside her role with us. Bethany is passionate about the Early Years sector and always strives towards creating the best quality of care for children, while adapting to their individual needs. Bethany understands the impact that strong relationships and quality interactions have on a child’s learning and development.