Our Lovely Team

Diânne

Manager, SENCO

I established the Nursery in 1997 with a very simple vision: To create an environment that my own children would be happy in. My three children assure me that I have! I have many fond memories of my own childhood in rural Northumberland which gave me my love of the outdoors, plus lots of fun activities which I try to include in the Nursery curriculum. I have brought my family up in Weybridge where they attended local schools and I share with them my passion for all things – Squash!

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Montessori International Diploma

  • NCFE Playground Practice

  • Marketing - BSc. HONS

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Designated Safe Guarding Level 3

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Diânne - Manager

Lucy

I absolutely love working in early years for the freedom it gives the children to learn at their own pace and in a manner that suits them individually! I've been at The Village Nursery School since 2019 and our child led, multi-sensory approach to learning means that no two days are the same, making every day very exciting for both the children and adults alike!

Qualifications:

  • EYTS - Early Years Teacher (in training)

  • Outdoor Learning Practitioner

  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Organisational Behaviour - BA Hons

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safe Guarding Level 1

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Eva

I love working with children of a young age and have found joy in nurturing and supporting their growth. I have over 30 years experience working with children as a nanny, childminder, nursery teacher and as a mother myself to two children. I love working with the ages of 2 - 5 years as I enjoy helping them grow into little independent people!

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safeguarding Children Level 3

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

  • Allergy Awareness Level 2

Angela

Andrea, SENCO

I moved to London in 2000 to study Art History and Cultural Studies after having fallen in love with the city. Back in Germany I enjoyed running a nature group for children, heading into the forest on a weekly basis! More recently, I have worked at a local primary school initially as a midday supervisor and after school club staff. I also supported a child with special educational needs in Reception. I love the buzzing atmosphere and the whirlwind that exists in an early years class room!

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 diploma - Children’s Learning & Development

  • Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) diploma level 3

  • Social Science Diploma

  • Art History & Cultural Studies - BA

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safe Guarding Level 1

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Anna

I qualified as a Montessori Teacher from the London Montessori Centre and then went on to run my own Nursery School in Putney for twelve years. We moved to Weybridge in 2001 and both my boys went to the Village Nursery. I have now been teaching at the Nursery since 2008 and thoroughly enjoy it.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Montessori International Diploma

  • Safe Guarding Level 1

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Angela

Caroline

After degrees in Fine Art and English I worked for Waterstones as a children’s book buyer. From there it seemed a natural step to do a teaching postgrad, and become a primary school teacher. I worked for many years in London in both the state and private sector as head of a variety of departments. After having my own children and moving to Weybridge I started working at the nursery, and am loving the fresh air and fun of early years teaching!

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PGCE Primary Education

  • Literature & Art - BA Hons

  • Safe Guarding Level 1

  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Maddie

On maternity leave!!