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.
Natasha Hauxwell
My name is Natasha, but I like to be called Tash. I have worked at Roundabout Nursery since 2010.
I am based predominantly in the PreSchool with the 3 to 5 year old children, but have experience of all the age ranges in the nursery. I have a Level 4 in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Kelly Robinson
I have worked at the nursery since January 2012. I have an EDI Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare). Before working at Roundabout nursery I was a student at Sunflowers Day nursery in Hessle.
Sarah Todd
I am currently studying for my Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification. In my spare time I enjoy going on holiday with my partner to different countries. I am especially looking forward to visiting Thailand. I enjoy socialising, going to the gym and reading books.
Linda Downing
I am the owner and Head of Roundabout Nursery, I have a BA (HONS) Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and Early Years Professional Status.
My job involves all aspects of the nursery, administration, organising staff and keeping up to date with legislation and the curriculum. However, the aspect I enjoy and look forward to the most, is when I work with the children and meet their families. When I am not at the nursery I enjoy being with my husband Graham, and our three grown up daughters. I enjoy caravanning, walking and have recently started Modern Sequence Dancing.
Tracey Jessop
I have worked at Roundabout Nursery for four years. I have a Level 3 qualification. At the moment I am working in the Roundabout Room with the 2 to 3 year old children. Previously I worked with the babies and 3 to 4 year olds. I live with my husband and my 9 year old daughter. I like to keep fit by doing lots of Zumba and exercise. I relax by reading a good book!
Katherine Downing
I have recently passed by Early Years Teacher Qualification and my Professional Graduate Certificate in Education. I like to go to the theatre in my spare time and after a busy few years studying, I love to have time to relax and read a good book. I enjoy being creative and love singing, acting and music.
Nicola Charlton
I am the Carousel Building Manager at Roundabout Nursery. I also have two children who keep me busy! I like to spend time with family and enjoy visiting the family’s farm.
Zoe Jennings
I started working at Roundabout Nursery as a student in September 2011, I then did my Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce in September 2012 and became fully qualified in January 2014. I work mainly with the 0 to 2 year age group. In my spare time I like to shop and spend time with family and friends.
Emma Griffiths
I began working at the nursery as a temporary nursery assistant in April 2010 then became a permanent Nursery Practitioner in September. I have a Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Early Years and a Level 3 CACHE Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. I am based in the PreSchool. I have a son, Christopher.
Nikki Bradley
I first joined Roundabout Nursery as a student in September 2009, where I gained a NVQ Level 2 qualification, I then went on to achieve a CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce in August 2011 and became a regular member of the team. I am married to Andy and have two sons, Jacob and Ben who both attended Roundabout Nursery. We are big animal lovers in our household, and have lots of pets, two dogs Max and Axle, a rabbit Poppy and a bearded dragon called Bungle.
Joanne Blenkin
I started working as a volunteer then took my Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice. I have worked at Roundabout Nursery for 8 years previously for 3 years at St Thomas’ Pre-School. The majority of the time I work with children 3 to 5 years and am responsible for the After School Club at the nursery. I have gained my Level 4 in Leadership and Management. I have two children and in my spare time I enjoy spending time on my allotment.
Leanne Bishop
I have worked in childcare for 10 years and have been at Roundabout Nursery for a year. I have a level 4 qualification in Childhood Studies and plan to work towards the Foundation Degree next year. I have experience of working with children between the ages of 0 to 11 years but while at Roundabout Nursery I have worked with children 0 to 2 years and am now in the Pre School Room. I have a daughter and in our spare time we enjoy going to the park and baking.
