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), SENCO and moderator for the nursery to ensure staff's observations, assessments, judgements and next steps are consistent and achievable.
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 at Bridgemont since September 2017, first as a volunteer and then as staff. 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.
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. As qualified L3 practitioner Ella likes to come up with new ideas and challenging activities for the children.
Charlotte Burton joined Bridgemont Nursery in April 2024. As a qualified NNEB practitioner and a mother of four Charlotte is offering lots of new ideas for us to try. Having spent many years working as a sports coach, specialising in gymnastics. we are exploring new and exciting physical challenges for our children.
Erin Barton recently joined Bridgemont as a nursery assistant. Erin is currently studying at Manchester University and has a keen interest in working with children once she graduates. Having been on placement at local primary schools she has experienced working with children and is now gaining experience with the younger age groups here at Bridgemont.
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.
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 at Bridgemont since September 2017, first as a volunteer and then as staff. 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.
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. As qualified L3 practitioner Ella likes to come up with new ideas and challenging activities for the children.
Charlotte Burton joined Bridgemont Nursery in April 2024. As a qualified NNEB practitioner and a mother of four Charlotte is offering lots of new ideas for us to try. Having spent many years working as a sports coach, specialising in gymnastics. we are exploring new and exciting physical challenges for our children.
Erin Barton recently joined Bridgemont as a nursery assistant. Erin is currently studying at Manchester University and has a keen interest in working with children once she graduates. Having been on placement at local primary schools she has experienced working with children and is now gaining experience with the younger age groups here at Bridgemont.
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.
