Meet Our Amazing Team
At Watoto Pre-School, we are proud to have a team of early years practitioners and support staff who bring a wealth of experience and diverse qualifications. Our team includes apprentices working towards an NVQ qualification, as well as staff members who have achieved a BA Hons degree.
In addition, many of our dedicated team members are multi-lingual, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of our preschool community. All staff, including our support service team, are qualified in Paediatric First Aid, ensuring the highest standard of care and safety for your child.
Sharon
Manager
BA Honours Early Years Childhood Studies Level 6
NNEB in Child Care (Level 3)
National Early Years SENCO Award
Strategic Designated Safeguarding & SENCO and Training Lead
"If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child we would see the magic in everything."
Lisa
Deputy Manager
Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People’s Services level 5
National Early Years SENCO Award
Operational Designated Safeguarding & SENCO Lead
''Making relationships with not only the children but their family too.''
Safina
Room Leader
Early Years Practitioner Trainee L3
'“Seeing the children, learning and achieving new skills has to be one of my favourite experiences”.
Fluent in: Pushto
Faith
Room Leader
Masters of Arts in Education
Early Childhood Studies Level 6
" Teamwork and seeing the children develop their skills."
Fluent in: Igala
Denique
Room Leader
PGCE Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS (SD).
Being in such a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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Joanne
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Children and Young People’s
Workforce L3
It makes me happy working at Watoto, to see the children thrive and to be part of their learning and development journey in our lovely friendly and nurturing pre school.
Reka
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Cache L3 NVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development L3
The best part of my work is knowing I'm part of a structure that prioritises our children's happiness, wellbeing and overall learning as the foundation to the inclusive service we provide.
Paris
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner L3
''It's so rewarding to be doing something that I do really enjoy. Watoto has been really nice for getting to know and understand different beliefs and religions."
Juwairiya
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
BA Hons
Early Childhood Studies Level 6
''What makes me happy at work is seeing the children coming into nursery with a smile on their face.''
Maddison
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L3
Seeing all the children happy and watching them grow into amazing little characters with the biggest personalities.
Vacant Position
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice L3
Vacant Position
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L3
Luke
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L2
"I love watching the children grow up into their own characters."
Ruby
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L3
''I love watching children achieve their individual milestones''
Ellie
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L2
''Feeling rewarded with their smiles and laughter.
Alicia
Office Administrator
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Ola
House Keeper/Lunchtime Supervisor
Food & Hygiene / Health & Safety
"Knowing the children are eating a healthy meal at lunchtime."