Our ‘key person’ system gives each practitioner particular responsibility for a group of children.
Each child is allocated a key person during their first two weeks at the nursery. This enables each child in the group to have one special adult to relate to, which can make settling into the group much easier. In addition, the key person is in a position to support the individual learning and developmental needs of each child. The key person maintains links with parents through shared record keeping and discussion to ensure that all children are supported in reaching their full potential. Each child’s main key person will be supported by another to help continuity when a member of staff is absent.
Each child has a record of their learning and development through a secure online learning journal called Tapestry. Tapestry allows parents to safely access their child’s learning and observations from a computer/mobile device using a personal password system. Parents can also upload information to tapestry which helps staff and parents to work in partnership to celebrate a child’s achievements and progress.
Emma Wain
Hello, I am Emma. I am the nursery manager and Safeguarding Lead at Roundabout Nursery. I became the manager in January 2020, after being the deputy manager since the nursery opened in November 2016. I love working with children and it is all I have ever done since leaving school in 2009. Prior to working at Roundabout Nursery I worked at a local infant school as a teaching assistant where I gained so much experience, alongside working I completed my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Policy and Practice – Level 5. When I am not at work I enjoy spending quality time going out and exploring with my friends and family, and making lots of memories!
Chantall Parrott
Hi, my name is Chantall, I am the Deputy Manager and SENCO at Roundabout Nursery. I started working at Roundabout in October 2018. I have many years of experience working with children and was previously a Childminder working with children birth up to 7 years old. During my many years Childminding I gained my Level 3 qualification, and undertook training in Safeguarding, Working with children with addition needs, Autism Awareness, and Understanding Behaviour in early years to name but a few. I am currently studying towards my Level 5 qualification at University. I have a passion for working with young children and love being part of their early years’ experience. I moved to Driffield in Sept 2018 and live with my Partner Jonathan and our two children, Lewis 17, and Ethan 9. I have two very mischievous dogs, Max and Tilly. In my spare time, I love to go for walks, and go to the cinema.
Lorende Tate
I am Lorende, I have worked as a senior practitioner at Roundabout Nursery since April 2017. I am originally from South Africa, however moved over to England many years ago where I started my own childminding business which I loved very much. I love gardening and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband Ian and daughter Abigail and looking after my many animals including, 2 dogs, a cat and lots of chickens!
Jade McGreal
Hi I am Jade, I have worked at Roundabout Nursery since October 2018. I worked in a bank before leaving to become a teaching assistant and I’m currently completing my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I love working with children, and watching them learn and grow brings me great job satisfaction. I live in a seaside town with my two children Archie and Connie and our two cats Ernie and Billy and dog Cleo. I spend my spare time going on family days out and socialising with a close group of friends.