Sharon and Sara
Nursery Manager
Hi we're Sharon & Sara, We are both Managers at Busy Bee's QE nursery...
Sharon
"I started at Busy Bees QE in 2008 and was based in the Dragonflies room. I'm NVQ level 3 qualified and have worked in childcare since 1994. I became Deputy Manager in October 2013 and the nursery training mentor. In 2015 I then became the manager for under 2's. I am also one of the nurseries designated safeguarding leads. I now manage the nursery alongside Sara."
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Sara
"I have worked in childcare for over 25 years starting off as a registered Childminder before moving into the nursery sector in 2011. I am NVQ level 3 qualified and also hold the Level 4 certificate in early years practice. I joined the Busy Bees QE nursery in 2015 as over 2's manager and now currently run the nursery alongside Sharon. I am also one of the nurseries designated safeguarding leads. I am now studying towards my NVQ level 5 leadership and management through Busy Bees training."
Sam Williams
Assistant Manager
I have worked in childcare since 2012, I have Early years professional/teaching status. I have had experience in three different nurseries and joined Busy Bees as the Deputy Manager for Over 2's in August 2015. I am now Assistant manager for the Whole nursery. I am also one of the nurseries designated safeguarding leads. I'm also the nursery SEND-Co and I am part of the Pre-School team.
Ingrid Baker
Financial Administrator
I started working in finance in 1995. I joined Busy Bees QE in 2007. I deals with all aspects of administration from your booking to your final payment here.
I gained my NVQ level 2 in Business Admin while working at the nursery. In 2016 I became the Office manager. I am now currently working towards NVQ level 3 Business admin through the Busy Bees training program.
Heidi Brown
Senior Room Manager
I am the Senior room manager based in the Poppies room. I am also the nursery's Health and safety coordinator. I am also one of the nurseries designated safeguarding leads.
I have been in childcare for the past 13 years and have experience in working with children aged 0-5 years. I moved from the Busy Bees in Shrewsbury in December 2012 to join the Busy Bees QE team.
I'm a level 3 qualified and just completed my level 3 management qualification through Busy Bees training.
Helen Thorn
Senior Room Manager
I am Senior room manager based in Butterflies room. I am also the QE nursery's childcare rep. I have worked at the Busy Bees nursery QE since January 2008. I have a diploma in childcare level 3 and I gained my level 3 management in 2012 through Busy Bees training. I am now starting my Level 5 in management. I am also one of the nurseries designated safeguarding leads. I have enjoyed working with all ages of children in Busy Bees QE.
Rebecca Allen
Senior Room Manager
Senior room manager based in Oaktrees room
Steph Coulter
Assistant Chef
I am Assistant Chef and started at Busy Bees QE nursery in 2015. I have worked in catering since 1989. I am also a qualified in 1st aid, safeguarding and food safety in catering.
Poppies
Room Team
The Poppies team are:
Heidi Brown: Senior room manager
Alex Court: QEYE
Marya Akram: QEYE
The Poppies room staff care for the children aged from 2 months to about 15 months.
Buttercups
Room Team
The Buttercups team are:
Gina Blair-Walker: Room manager
Kiren Lal: Room manager
Cat O'Neill: QEYE
Jade McKeown: EYE
Vajibun Haque: QEYE
Stacey Kendrick: QEYE
Haafizah Yaqoob: QEYE
Buttercups room staff care for the children aged from 1 to 2 years old.
Sweetpeas
Room Team
The Sweetpeas team are:
Karianne Rendell: Room manager
Laura Hodges: Room manager
Emily Higgins: QEYE
Keziah Tarrant: QEYE
Jayde Dillon: QEYE
Miriam Zahid: QEYE
Sweetpeas room staff care for the children aged from 1 to 2 years old.
Butterflies
Room Team
The Butterflies team are:
Helen Thorn: Senior room manager
Daniel Spurrier: QEYE
Sayla Ali: EYE
Butterflies room staff care for the children aged from 2 years to 2.5 years old.
Ladybirds
Room Team
The Ladybirds team are:
Amanda Greasley: Room manager
Melissa Webb: QEYE
Sanita Sharma: QEYE
Ladybirds room staff care for the children aged from 2 years to 2.5 years old.
Little Acorns
Room Team
The Little Acorns team are:
Natalie Cleghorne: Room manager
Becky Need: Room manager
Kayleigh Harris: QEYE
Little Acorns room staff care for the children aged from 2.5 years to 3 years old.
Oaktrees
Room Team
The Oaktrees team are:
Sam Williams: Assistant manager
Rebecca Allen: Senior room manager
Liz Bartlam: Room manager
Lily Wilkins: EYE
Maxine Morris: QEYE
Oaktrees room staff care for the children aged from the term after their 3rd birthday to 5 years old.
Permanent cover staff
Room Team
Permanent cover staff team:
Kathleen Rush: EYE
Debbie Hill: QEYE
Jane Ryan: QEYE
Jenna Morrall: QEYE
Bijoyeta Ghose: QEYE
Our permanent cover staff team assist in all rooms throughout the nursery.
Relief
Room Team
Relief staff team:
Sofia Mir: QEYE
Karan Virdee: EYE
Nazmeen Begum: QEYE
Asa Tarrant: QEYE
Mitike Seleshe: QEYE
Sharon James: QEYE
Pavin Sohal: QEYE
Our relief staff team assist in all the rooms throughout the nursery. They are usually in to cover our busiest times and also cover the staff holidays.
