Meet the Staff

Meet The Staff

At Skallywags Nursery, our team is made up of passionate, fully qualified professionals dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your little ones. We are immensely proud of our remarkable staff retention, which reflects our commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment. With many of our dedicated team members having been with us for many years, we collectively boast over 200 years of invaluable experience in caring for children in our nursery. This longevity not only speaks to the strength of our team but also ensures that the children in our care benefit from a wealth of knowledge, stability, and genuine affection. We believe that this continuity is essential in providing the highest quality of care and education for children.

 

Shelley Walsh
Pre-School Manager

BA Degree in early childhood studies.

Early Years Practitioner status (EYPS)

Local Authority SEN trained

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Karen Sproul
Baby Unit & toddler room manager

BA Degree in early childhood studies.

Early Years Practitioner status (EYPS)

Local Authority SEN trained

EYPDP Accredited 

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Lisa Mcdermott
Deputy manager

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Kayleigh
Pre-School Room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Alaana
Pre-school room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Emma
Pre-school room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Molly
Pre-School Room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Lauren
toddler room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Cydney
toddler room

BA in contemporary Education 

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Katie
toddler room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Shermin
Baby room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Joan
baby room

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid 

Allison Armstrong
Proprietor

BA Degree in early childhood studies.

Safeguarding level 3

Paediatric Fist Aid