MEET THE TEAM
At Anston Stones Early Years
At Anston Stones Early Years we believe that no single learning experience is the best. That’s why we’ve developed our own approach to early years building on long-trusted teaching methods and the latest research from industry. These influence our pre-school environment, structure of our day and how our childcare team provides purposeful learning for the children.
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The setting is run by a team of highly qualified and experienced early years practitioners. All Staff undertake a range of training to enable them to care for children, nurture their learning and development.
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Our friendly, highly-trained staff are focused on providing a fun and exciting environment where children can play, learn and thrive in their personal development. Our team are dedicated to ensuring your child develops as an individual whilst helping to nurture and encourage their learning through discovery, investigation and enjoyment. Not only do we offer education through creativity and play but pride ourselves on developing children’s personal and emotional development including confidence and enthusiasm from an early age. We want the children in our care to feel secure and happy so they can't wait to come back.
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Our experienced Management Team ensures that all staff are vetted to ensure their suitability to work with children (including enhanced DBS checks) and this is monitored through regular reviews and appraisals. Practitioners are selected for their caring nature, passion for early years and experience. We also train the entire team in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding plus much more – the children’s safety and welfare is paramount and we know that there can be no compromise on this.
ANDREA WATSON
Early Years Manager
Level 3 Qualified
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Health & Safety Lead
Looked After Children Officer
Behaviour Coordinator
Student Mentor
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I have been working at Anston Stones Early Years since 2008, I initially volunteered and enjoyed helping with fundraising events. I later went on to complete my level 2 in 2011 and level 3 in 2013. After joining the team I took on the role of Early Years Practitioner, I had always enjoyed working with children and I am passionate about early years. I love working with families and making those key relationships with them. In 2018 I became Manager and have since embraced the role. I always strive to ensure that the children, their families and my incredible team are my highest priority. My family keep me very busy but we enjoy traveling as much as possible and exploring the world together, making memories.
RIANNE LINK
Deputy Early Years Manager & SENCo
Level 6 Qualified
​2nd Designated Safeguarding Lead
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity Coordinator
Curriculum Lead
Fire Safety Officer
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I have been working within the early years sector since 2008 when I completed my CACHE level 3 diploma. I later went on to complete my degree with honours in Early Childhood Studies. I have always had a passion for working with children, I believe that the early years are the foundations to the best possible start in life.
I joined the Anston Stones team in September 2018 as Deputy Manager, I later took on the additional role as SENCo. I am always keen to further my knowledge to support the children and their families we work with. I have two children of my own and we love to explore the world around us, visiting places and going on walks.
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GEORGIA SELF
Early Years Educator & Early Language Lead
Level 5 Qualified
​I have been working within early years for 8 years and have worked with children from birth to 5. I love working with children and their families and I believe that the early years is such a vital part of a child’s early education.
I will be taking on the role of Speech and Language Lead for the setting and I am looking forward to supporting our children with their early language skills.
I have a little boy of my own and he loves to be outside exploring which is where we spend most of our free time.
HANNAH WATSON
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified Early Years Educator
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I have always wanted to work with children for a long time. In September 2019 I started working at Anston Stones Early Years whilst working towards my level 3 in Childcare. I love working in childcare and here at Anston Stones Early Years as I find it very rewarding to watch and see the children develop skills. I also love working at Anston Stones Early years as I came here when I was little. For the future I'd like to enhance my knowledge even further and go to university, at home I love shopping and I also love different cultures and learning about their religions and how they live.
HAYLEY CARTLIDGE
Early Years Educator
Level 6 Qualified
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HELEN HAMMOND
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
VICKI KAY
Apprentice Early Years Educator
Working Towards Level 3
KATE
Relief Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
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RITA HUKIN
Early Years Practitioner
Unqualified
ALEXANDRA HUTCHINSON
Apprentice Early Years Educator
It has always been a dream of mine to work with children, after having three of my own I felt there was no time like the present. The team at Anston Stones Early Years are wonderful, and the setting is just beautiful with lots of learning opportunities. I love to think I can have a positive impact on a child’s start to their education, & teaching them the foundations to help them go on to achieve amazing things in later life. I am currently working towards my level 3 & intend to further broaden my knowledge & skills in the future to reach higher to be able to provide the best level of care & education to children.
