MEET THE STAFF
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Dawn Barlow has been the proud Owner and Manager of Bridgemont Nursery since October 2012. Following ten months in partnership with the previous owner, to learn business aspects of a Nursery, took sole ownership in August 2013. Dawn began working for Derbyshire County Council in childcare in 2003 and has worked for, Harpur Hill Pre-School, Burbage Pre-School and Taxal and Fernilee OSC (Out of School Club). Dawn regularly attends leaders and managers meetings to stay abreast of current regulations, guidance and legal responsibilities. She is also the DSL (designated safeguarding lead) and moderator for the nursery to ensure staff's observations, assessments, judgements and next steps are consistent and achievable.
Sara Dickinson is deputy manager and is responsible for running the Nursery in Dawns absence. Sara also enjoys the responsibility of SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) guaranteeing that all children’s educational needs are met and additional services are in place to help them reach their full potential regardless of their starting points on their learning journeys. She has also volunteered to attend PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development) advocate meetings sharing her knowledge and good practices with the other staff through in-house training.
Elizabeth Maher now volunteers at Bridgemont as our Early Years Coordinator. This role involves being responsible for implementing the Early Years programming specific to an early years setting. Early Years Coordinators have a strong understanding of good early years and have well-developed pedagogy thanks, often, to their prior experience as an early years practitioner and a strong knowledge of current EYFS specifications.
In 2017 Elizabeth achieved a First Class BA Honours Degree in childhood studies from MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University) . In 2019 Elizabeth completed her Masters in Education at Sheffield Hallam University and has also qualified as an L3 Assessor.
Rachel Stansfield joined Bridgemont in 2015 as a practitioner and student. She began her training to become an L3 Early Years Educator, qualifying in 2017. Having young children Rachel helps us all to keep up to date with the latest trends, music, popular films and TV.
Lyndsey Wood has been volunteering at Bridgemont since September 2017, during this time she has achieved her L2 and L3 qualification in Children’s Care Learning and Development. Lyndsey is keen to improve her skills and Knowledge and has recently completed her L2 SEND. Lyndsey is now an important member of our permanent staff.
Ella McLaughlan joined Bridgemont Nursery in October 2021. Ella has a long history with Bridgemont having attended as a child and also doing her work experience and college placements with us. Ella recently embarked upon an apprenticeship to gain her L3 qualification.
Rachel Nolan "Music Rachel" visits Nursery every Wednesday morning for a music session. She teaches uses a wide range of instruments to teach the children about beats and rhythm, introducing new songs to the children which follow our current themes.
Sara Dickinson is deputy manager and is responsible for running the Nursery in Dawns absence. Sara also enjoys the responsibility of SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) guaranteeing that all children’s educational needs are met and additional services are in place to help them reach their full potential regardless of their starting points on their learning journeys. She has also volunteered to attend PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development) advocate meetings sharing her knowledge and good practices with the other staff through in-house training.
Elizabeth Maher now volunteers at Bridgemont as our Early Years Coordinator. This role involves being responsible for implementing the Early Years programming specific to an early years setting. Early Years Coordinators have a strong understanding of good early years and have well-developed pedagogy thanks, often, to their prior experience as an early years practitioner and a strong knowledge of current EYFS specifications.
In 2017 Elizabeth achieved a First Class BA Honours Degree in childhood studies from MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University) . In 2019 Elizabeth completed her Masters in Education at Sheffield Hallam University and has also qualified as an L3 Assessor.
Rachel Stansfield joined Bridgemont in 2015 as a practitioner and student. She began her training to become an L3 Early Years Educator, qualifying in 2017. Having young children Rachel helps us all to keep up to date with the latest trends, music, popular films and TV.
Lyndsey Wood has been volunteering at Bridgemont since September 2017, during this time she has achieved her L2 and L3 qualification in Children’s Care Learning and Development. Lyndsey is keen to improve her skills and Knowledge and has recently completed her L2 SEND. Lyndsey is now an important member of our permanent staff.
Ella McLaughlan joined Bridgemont Nursery in October 2021. Ella has a long history with Bridgemont having attended as a child and also doing her work experience and college placements with us. Ella recently embarked upon an apprenticeship to gain her L3 qualification.
Rachel Nolan "Music Rachel" visits Nursery every Wednesday morning for a music session. She teaches uses a wide range of instruments to teach the children about beats and rhythm, introducing new songs to the children which follow our current themes.
