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"The experienced staff know the children in their care exceptionally well. They recognise their individual personalities, abilities and needs. They have an in-depth knowledge of what children can do and what they need to learn next."
Quote taken from our Ofsted Inspection Report; February 2020
Meet the Team
Acorn Playgroup and Pre-School is run by dedicated, qualified and experienced Practitioners, all of whom have children of their own. The team are trained to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and our ethos is to create a secure, safe and stimulating environment that encourages the children to play and learn.
We work in partnership with parents/carers and strive to make a positive contribution to each unique child by extending their knowledge and helping them to grow. All staff members are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other relevant suitability checks and training is undertaken and updated regularly.
Roxanne Speede - Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Speede is the setting Manager and DSL at Acorn ...
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Worked with children since 2014
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CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3
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Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Paediatric First Aid
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DSL and Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Makaton Level 1
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Food Hygiene Certificate
Delia Alves - Deputy Manager and Early Years Administrator
Mrs Alves is the Deputy Manager and Early Years Administrator at Acorn ...
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Worked with children since 2016
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General Trustee
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Early Years Educator Level 3 Diploma
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Paediatric First Aid
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DSL and Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Makaton Level 1
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Food Hygiene Certificate
Linda McLellan - SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs McLellan is the SENCo and DSL at Acorn ...
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Worked with children since 2006
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CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
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Designated Safeguarding Lead
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DSL and Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Paediatric First Aid
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Retired Registered General Nurse and D.N
Sonia Wilsher -
Practitioner
Miss Wilsher is a Practitioner at Acorn ...
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Worked with children since 2017
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CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid
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Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Makaton Level 1
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Food Hygiene Certificate
Tara White - Practitioner
Mrs White is a Practitioner at Acorn ...
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Worked with children in 2007
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NVQ Childcare Level 2 and 3
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Paediatric First Aid
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Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Food Hygiene Certificate
Lisa Johnson - Practitioner
Mrs Johnson is a Practitioner at Acorn...
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Worked with children since 1993
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NVQ Childcare Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid
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Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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Makaton Level 1
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Food Hygiene Certificate
Hollie Bloom - Practitioner
Miss Bloom is a Practitioner at Acorn ...
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Worked with children since 2009
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CACHE Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid
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Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
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