Our Team
Dayo
Director
Post Graduate Certificate in Education | Qualified Teachers Status
Dayo is a post graduate qualified teacher specialising in Early Years foundation stage. She also holds a degree in finance and accountancy, as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Prior to taking over the running of Plaxtol Nursery school, Dayo was a primary school teacher and Early Years Maths Coordinator for an OFSTED outstanding school in the London Borough of Greenwich. Dayo is a qualified Forest School Leader and is very passionate about creating a stimulating learning environment working with children under 5 year old. She gets really excited when involved in role plays and teaching the children through interactive demonstrations and modelling. It's a delight for me to do what I love for a living. Working with the little ones brings smiles to my face. Paediatric first aid trainned
Gill
Nursery Manager
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When I first started at Plaxtol Nursery School one of the first things that impressed me was all the opportunities available to the children. From preparing their own snack and cutting the fruit and veg to going on Nature walks and picking their own apples to make crumble with.
Seasonal walks around the local countryside, going to a local farm to watch lambs being born, strawberry picking in the Summer and lots, lots more.
All the children were engaged with the staff and the conversations going on were so interesting. Staff were extending the children's ability to problem solve by encouraging them to think through their actions and possible outcomes.
I feel that we at Plaxtol nursery are one big Family and I am proud to be able to say that I am part of it. Paediatric first aid trained.
Samantha
Deputy Manager
SENCO
I love being part of Plaxtol nursery. I have 4 children who attended the nursery so feel very privileged to now work in the setting.
I am very passionate about my role as Senco/practitioner. I started off supporting a child who had additional needs. This inspired me to go on a training course to learn makaton sign language. I then realised that I had found my calling and love working with children who have additional needs. I was then given the opportunity to complete my level 3 SENCo training which has helped me greatly supporting the staff members and making sure our nursery gives every child the same opportunities to strive within our setting. Every child has equal opportunities.
I could not work with a better team of people. We are all very passionate about making sure we provide a great learning environment and at the same time we are all very caring and nurturing and always put the children’s needs first.
I truly could not wish to be working in a better nursery.
steph
Nursery Practitioner
NNEB Qualified
Hi my name is Steph!
I am NNEB qualified and have recently joined the fabulous nursery team at Plaxtol.
I am mum to two teenage girls and a primary aged son.
I love working with children. I especially enjoy watching the children develop and grow from tiny tots to preschoolers. I always feel so sad when they move on to pastures new. I enjoy every aspect of my job and I’m looking forward to spending time outside sharing the wonderful experiences that Plaxtol has to offer!
lynne
Nursery Assistant
Qualification
My name is Lynne and I have recently joined the amazing team at Plaxtol Nursery. It is a warm and welcoming place for staff and children alike.
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I have worked with young children for more than 6 years and love helping them to grow and achieve their potential.
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Plaxtol has lots to offer every child and I hope to help make their time at nursery a happy, enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Clare
Volunteer
Retired Qualified Teacher
Clare is a retired qualified teacher with nearly 30 years experience and she has been volunteering at Plaxtol Nursery for many years. Clare brings blossom to our team and her years of experience in the classroom shows in the way she support the children and the rest of the team. Her great skills of photography comes handy for us in nursery. Clare, thank you for the many lovely handmade nativity costume you always make available.