Helen
Nursery Manager
Early Years Professional
Helen has worked at Learning Curve since August 2006. Helen worked as the Baby Unit Coordinator and then later as Office Manager at Clifton Lodge, before working as Business Administrator throughout all of our settings. She is currently Manager at Shepherd Lodge covering maternity. Helen has a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, gained at North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, and her Early Years Professional Status gained at Lancaster University.
Sarah
Pre-School Co-ordinator & Deputy Manager
Sarah started at 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.
Beth
Third In Charge & Toddler Room Co-ordinator
Beth started at Shepherd Lodge in April 2017 after completing her Early Tears Educator at Lytham Sixth Form. Beth has over 3 and half years experience working in the toddler room.
Shann
Baby Room
Early Years Educator
Shann 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.
Michelle
Baby Room
Modern Apprentice
Michelle started working at Shepherd Lodge in August 2019, she is currently working towards her Level 3 in Childcare and Development.
Daisy
Toddler Room
Level 3
Daisy started working at Shepherd Lodge in December 2018.
Stacey
Lower Pre-School Co-ordinator
BA honors Degree in Family Support and Wellbeing
Stacey 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 Coordinator in September 2015. Stacey completed her Foundation Degree in Family Support and Wellbeing in May 2017 and completed her BA Hons in 2019.
Katy
Lower Pre-School
Level 3 CACHE
I have worked at Shepherd Lodge in May 2019 and worked with 2-3's since January 2020.
Natalie
Lower Pre-School
Early Years Educator – Level 3
Natalie started at Shepherd Lodge in April 2017 after completing her Early Years Educator course at Lytham Sixth form.
Jade
Pre-School
Sports Development Officer - Level 3
Jade works in Preschool as our Sports Development Officer. Jade used to work at our sister nursery Butterfly Lodge as a Modern Apprentice.
Jade
Maternity Leave
Early Years Educator - Level 3
Jade 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 has completed a BA (Hons) in Teaching and Learning.
Aimee
Maternity Leave
Early Years Educator - 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.
Lucy
Chef
Lucy holds a level two cookery qualification which she uses to make all her meals fresh and nutritious for the children. Lucy has 9 years’ experience in cookery previous experience working in large kitchens. Lucy also has a hobby in cake making and design.