Meet the team
At Busy Bees, we take our commitment to staff suitability very seriously. To ensure the staff working at Busy Bees are suitable, the Safer Recruitment process begins from the point of application. This process ensures that all staff working in the setting are safe to do so. Please ask if you would like to see a copy of our Suitable Persons checklist.
If you would like to join our team then please head to our careers page to see what current vacancies we have.
Elle - Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood Studies
Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce
Designated Safeguarding Lead
I am the Nursery Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Busy Bees Ledbury. I'm often one of the first faces you'll see welcoming you and your child at drop-off and pick-up times.
My responsibilities include:
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Nursery management: Overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, happy and nurturing environment for every child.
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Safeguarding: Leading on safeguarding and child protection, ensuring children's safety, welfare and wellbeing remain our highest priority.
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Supporting children's development: Overseeing our child-centred curriculum in line with the EYFS, ensuring every child has opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.
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Leading the staff team: Supporting, mentoring and developing practitioners to maintain high standards of care, education and professional practice.
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Supporting SEND and inclusion: Working closely with our SENCo, families and outside professionals to ensure every child's individual needs are recognised and supported.
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Building family relationships: Creating strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring they feel informed, involved and valued.
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Financial management: Managing nursery funding claims, invoicing, fee payments and financial administration, ensuring families receive clear and accurate information about fees and funding entitlements.
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Health, safety and compliance: Maintaining high standards across the nursery, including safer recruitment, staff training and welfare requirements.
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Championing outdoor learning: Encouraging learning through play, exploration and outdoor experiences, including our Forest School garden.
My aim is to create a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing nursery where children feel safe, families feel supported and every child has the opportunity to become a happy, confident and independent learner.
Kerry - Deputy Manager and SENCo
CACHE Level 4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner
CACHE Level 3 Childcare and Education
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
I am the Deputy Manager, SENCo and a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Busy Bees Ledbury. I'm often one of the first faces you'll see welcoming you and your child at drop-off and pick-up times.
My responsibilities include:
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Key Person responsibilities: Building strong, nurturing relationships with my key children and their families, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
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Supporting children's development: Helping every child learn, grow and thrive through our child-centred curriculum and the EYFS.
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Building positive relationships: Working closely with children and families to support their individual needs, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
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Supporting SEND: Working with parents, staff and outside professionals to identify additional needs and ensure appropriate support is in place.
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Safeguarding: As a trained DSL, helping to safeguard children, responding to concerns and supporting staff to follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through important milestones, including settling in, toilet training and starting school.
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Supporting the staff team: Guiding and mentoring practitioners to maintain high standards of care and Early Years practice.
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Deputy management responsibilities: Working alongside Elle to support the day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain a safe, happy and nurturing environment.
My aim is to ensure every child feels safe, included, valued and supported to reach their full potential, while building strong, trusting relationships with our families.
Jen - Early Years Educator
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
As a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Busy Bees Ledbury, part of my role is to be a Key Person for a small group of children and their families. I build positive, trusting relationships to ensure every child feels safe, happy, valued and supported throughout their time at nursery.
My responsibilities include:
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Safeguarding: As a trained DSL, helping to safeguard children, responding to concerns and supporting staff to follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Building positive relationships: Creating strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
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Supporting learning and development: Encouraging progress across the seven areas of the EYFS through purposeful play and engaging activities.
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Observing and planning: Understanding each child's interests, needs and development to plan meaningful learning experiences.
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Communicating with parents: Keeping families informed about their child's progress, achievements and wellbeing.
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Personal care and wellbeing: Supporting children's individual care needs, emotional wellbeing and growing independence.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through settling in, toilet training, room changes and preparing for school.
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Promoting confidence and independence: Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
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Inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
Our aim at Busy Bees Ledbury is to nurture happy, confident and independent learners who feel secure, valued and excited to learn.
Zara - Early Years Educator
As a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Busy Bees Ledbury, part of my role is to be a Key Person for a small group of children and their families. I build positive, trusting relationships to ensure every child feels safe, happy, valued and supported throughout their time at nursery.
My responsibilities include:
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Building positive relationships: Creating strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
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Supporting learning and development: Encouraging progress across the seven areas of the EYFS through purposeful play and engaging activities.
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Observing and planning: Understanding each child's interests, needs and development to plan meaningful learning experiences.
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Communicating with parents: Keeping families informed about their child's progress, achievements and wellbeing.
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Personal care and wellbeing: Supporting children's individual care needs, emotional wellbeing and growing independence.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through settling in, toilet training, room changes and preparing for school.
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Promoting confidence and independence: Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
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Safeguarding and inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
Our aim at Busy Bees Ledbury is to nurture happy, confident and independent learners who feel secure, valued and excited to learn.
Mollie - Early Years Educator
As a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Busy Bees Ledbury, part of my role is to be a Key Person for a small group of children and their families. I build positive, trusting relationships to ensure every child feels safe, happy, valued and supported throughout their time at nursery.
My responsibilities include:
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Building positive relationships: Creating strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
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Supporting learning and development: Encouraging progress across the seven areas of the EYFS through purposeful play and engaging activities.
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Observing and planning: Understanding each child's interests, needs and development to plan meaningful learning experiences.
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Communicating with parents: Keeping families informed about their child's progress, achievements and wellbeing.
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Personal care and wellbeing: Supporting children's individual care needs, emotional wellbeing and growing independence.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through settling in, toilet training, room changes and preparing for school.
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Promoting confidence and independence: Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
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Safeguarding and inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
Our aim at Busy Bees Ledbury is to nurture happy, confident and independent learners who feel secure, valued and excited to learn.
Piper - Early Years Educator
As a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Busy Bees Ledbury, part of my role is to be a Key Person for a small group of children and their families. I build positive, trusting relationships to ensure every child feels safe, happy, valued and supported throughout their time at nursery.
My responsibilities include:
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Building positive relationships: Creating strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
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Supporting learning and development: Encouraging progress across the seven areas of the EYFS through purposeful play and engaging activities.
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Observing and planning: Understanding each child's interests, needs and development to plan meaningful learning experiences.
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Communicating with parents: Keeping families informed about their child's progress, achievements and wellbeing.
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Personal care and wellbeing: Supporting children's individual care needs, emotional wellbeing and growing independence.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through settling in, toilet training, room changes and preparing for school.
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Promoting confidence and independence: Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
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Safeguarding and inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
Our aim at Busy Bees Ledbury is to nurture happy, confident and independent learners who feel secure, valued and excited to learn.
Grace - Early Years Educator
As a Level 2 Early Years Educator at Busy Bees Ledbury, part of my role is to be a Key Person for a small group of children and their families. I build positive, trusting relationships to ensure every child feels safe, happy, valued and supported throughout their time at nursery.
My responsibilities include:
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Building positive relationships: Creating strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
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Supporting learning and development: Encouraging progress across the seven areas of the EYFS through purposeful play and engaging activities.
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Observing and planning: Understanding each child's interests, needs and development to plan meaningful learning experiences.
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Communicating with parents: Keeping families informed about their child's progress, achievements and wellbeing.
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Personal care and wellbeing: Supporting children's individual care needs, emotional wellbeing and growing independence.
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Supporting transitions: Helping children and families through settling in, toilet training, room changes and preparing for school.
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Promoting confidence and independence: Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
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Safeguarding and inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
Our aim at Busy Bees Ledbury is to nurture happy, confident and independent learners who feel secure, valued and excited to learn.
Ayanda - Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
As a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice at Busy Bees Ledbury, my role is to support children's learning, development and wellbeing while working towards becoming a qualified Early Years Educator.
My responsibilities include:
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Building warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and their families.
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Supporting children's learning through play, activities and everyday experiences.
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Helping children develop confidence, independence and social skills.
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Supporting children's personal care, safety and emotional wellbeing.
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Observing children's interests and development to help plan engaging learning opportunities.
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Working alongside experienced staff to develop my knowledge and skills, including supporting Key Person responsibilities.
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Safeguarding and inclusion: Ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported according to their individual needs.
My aim is to help create a safe, happy and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.