Manager - SENCo
Nicola holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education, a level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management and a level 3 qualification in the role of the SENCo. She also holds training in Paediatric First Aid, Food Health and Hygiene, Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs. She is also the Setting's Special Educational Needs Coordinator. She has over 20 years of experience working in Nurseries and as a Nanny in the UK and overseas and is currently completing Forest School Leader training. Nicola has a little girl and a dog called Gordon.
Deputy Manager - Leader of Learning - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Julie joined the Pippins team in September 2019 as our Deputy Manager. Julie holds a BA Honours in Early Years Studies and an Early Years Teacher Status from Canterbury University. She has years of experience and knowledge at supporting children during their important foundation years, working in a School Nursery and as a Deputy Manager in a large day nursery. Julie loves being with her grandchildren, she has a dog called Lola and loves to go to France and Dubai to see her family.
Duty Manager - Early Talk Boost Co-Ordinator
Rachel has been working at Pippins since January 2017 originally as a one to one support worker and now as a full time Practitioner and Duty Manager. Rachel has a Level 3 Qualification in Child Development, training in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs and Food Safety. Rachel has years of experience working as a Nanny and in Nurseries and is a mum of two. She has a dog called B and a tortoise called Jet who often comes to Pippins for a visit. Rachel is currently completing her Forest School Leader training.
Preschool Practitioner - Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
Sara joined us in January 2019 and soon became and valued and loved part of the team. Sara has worked in a Nursery before having her 3 daughters and is now ready to continue her professional development. Whilst working at Pippins Sara completed her Level 3 Early Years Qualification. In her spare time Sara enjoys being with her family and daughters.
Preschool Practitioner - Level 3
Amy joined us at Pippins in September 2024 and is a valued and loved part of the team.
Preschool Trainee Practitioner
Dandy joined us at Pippins in September 2024
Preschool Trainee Practitioner
Kate joined us at Pippins in April 2025
