Helen
Nursery Manager
Early Years Professional
Helen has worked at Clifton Lodge since August 2006. Helen worked as the Baby Unit Coordinator for 3 1/2 years, before becoming our Early Years professional in January 2012. Helen works within all rooms of the nursery, observing and enhancing practice, and will be overseeing the assessment, observation, and planning within nursery. Helen has a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education, gained at North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, and her Early Years Professional Status gained at Lancaster University. Helen is originally from Congleton in Cheshire, but now lives in St Annes with her Mum. In her spare time Helen enjoys dancing and, taking tap, ballet, Irish tap, and jazz lessons at The Dance and Fitness Warehouse.
Sarah
Pre-School Co-ordinator & Deputy Manager
Sarah started in Pre-School full time in September 2019 and is a fully qualified teacher. She has started at learning curve in 2017 before going travelling for the last year. She specialises in phonics and History is one of her favourite topics.
Rachel
Baby Room Coordinator
Rachel began working at Clifton Lodge Nursery in October 2015, joining our Baby Unit team. Rachel has working in childcare for 6 years, working with babies for the past 3 years. Rachel holds Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications in Childcare, Learning, and Education. She is currently covering Maternity leave at Shepherd Lodge form July 2019.
Harpreet
Baby Room
Level 3
Profile coming soon.
Michelle
Baby Room
Modern Apprentice
Michelle started working at Shepherd Lodge in August 2019, she is currently working towards her level three in childcare and development.
Beth
Toddler Room Co-ordinator
Beth started at Shepherd Lodge in April 2017 after completing her Early Tears Educator Course at Lytham Sixth Form. Beth has over 2 and half years’ experience working in the toddler room.
Shann
Toddler Room
Level 3 in Childhood Education
shannShann started working at Shepherd Lodge in January 2016 whilst working towards her level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development which she completed in May 2017. She has now completed her Level 3 in Childhood Education.
Daisy
Toddler Room
NVQ Level 3
daisyDaisy started working at Shepherd Lodge in December 2018.
Julie
Toddler Room
BA Honors in Childhood and Youth
Profile coming soon.
Natalie
Lower Pre-School
Early Years Educator – Level 3
natalieNatalie started at Shepherd Lodge in April 2017 after completing her Early Years Educator course at Lytham Sixth form.
Aimee
Lower Pre-School
Early Years Educator – Level 3
aimeeAimee started at Shepherd Lodge in April 2016 and has a Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development. Aimee is currently studying her Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support.
Louise
Lower Pre-School
Early Years Educator – Level 3
Louise has joined us from our sister nursery Clifton Lodge. Louise works in the Lower Preschool Room.
Katy
Lower Pre-School
Modern Apprentice
katyKaty started working at Shepherd Lodge in May 2019. She is currently working towards her NVQ Level 3.
Stacey
Pre-School Co-ordinator
BA honors Degree in Family Support and Wellbeing
staceyStacey began working at Shepherd Lodge in September 2008 as a Modern Apprentice and completed her NVQ 2 and 3. She became the Lower Pre-School Co-ordinator in September 2015. Stacey completed her Foundation Degree in Family Support and Wellbeing in May 2017 and completed her BA Hons in 2019.
Julie
Pre-School
BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies
Julie Began working for the Learning Curve Nursery Group in July 2000. She has a wealth of experience working with all age groups and has had co-ordinator experience whilst working within the company. Julie completed her Foundation Degree in Professional Practice in Early Years in 2016 and her BA in Early Childhood Studies in May 2017.
Jade
Pre-School
Sports Development Officer
Jade works in Preschool as our Sports Development Officer. Jade used to work at our sister nursery Butterfly Lodge as a Modern Apprentice.
Jade
Pre-School
Level 3
jadeJade started working for Shepherd Lodge in January 2017 where she worked with all age groups. In September 2017 she became based in the Pre-School room. Jade is currently doing her Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning and is due to complete in May 2020.
Aimee
Float
Level 3 Childcare
Aimee began working at Clifton Lodge in February 2014 in the Baby room. She moved to Shepherd Lodge in September 2016 in the Pre-School Room. Aimee currently has her Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development.