Our Staff
All of the staff at our Nursery School in Kensington are qualified in childcare and early years, DBS checked and first aid trained.
Most importantly our staff are all loving and caring towards each and every child.
Miss Dorothy
Principal &
Headmistress
Miss Laura
Deputy
Headmistress
Miss Jayziel
Early Years
Teacher
Miss Zita
Early Years Curriculum Coordinator
(currently on maternity leave)
Miss Anna
Early Years
Teacher
Each child has their own key teacher. This enables the pupils to develop a strong bond with a 'Special' adult in the nursery setting which is crucial for the successful settling of the child. As a result teachers get to know the abilities of individual children very well and can plan the most suitable activities for their pupils.
Miss Dorothy
Principal & Headmistress
With over 15 years of running and managing nursery schools in the area, Miss Dorothy has wealth of experience and knowledge in the sector. Most importantly a true passion for children and their development.
Qualifications:
-
Masters degree in Early Years Education.
-
Child Psychology Diploma.
-
PHD in Speech Development
-
Holistic Play Training Certificate.
-
Messy Play and Art in Early Years Certificate.
-
Physical Development on a Rainy Day Certificate.
-
Moving and Handling Certificate.
-
Food Hygiene Certificate
-
Behaviour Management Training.
-
Safeguarding Training Level 6
-
Environment as a Third Teacher Training.
-
Paediatric First Aid Training.
Miss Laura
Deputy Headmistress
As a Deputy Head Miss Laura has extensive knowledge with regards to safeguarding and child protection as well as children's development in Early Years. Originally from Spain Miss Laura is fluent in English, Spanish and Galician and loves to entertain the children with her extensive guitar skills.
Qualifications:
-
Bachelors Degree in Early Years Education
-
Qualified Teacher's Status
-
Multi Agency Safeguarding and Child Protection Level 3
-
Exploring the prime areas in the EYFS: Communication and Language
-
Behavioural Management Training
-
Paediatric First Aid
-
Messy Play and Art in Early Years Certificate
-
Supporting Communication and Language in Early Years Training
-
Food safety level 2
Miss Jayziel
Early Years Teacher
With 12 years of experience working with children in the medical field and Childcare. She has a great passion for children's development and she is a great addition to our team.
Qualifications:
-
Currently studying for Childcare and Management in Early Years Diploma Level 3
-
Safeguarding Level 1
-
Planning and Assessment Training
-
Paediatric First Aid Training
-
Behavioural Management Training
Miss Anna Early Years Teacher
Miss Anna was born in New Zealand, recently moving to London. She has a Bachelor of Education and has had 6 years experience working alongside children.
She is also First aid trained. Anna has a passion for teaching, having a positive approach to her teaching strategies.
She is a friendly, empathic, patient teacher, with a lot to give and to learn. She has shown to have built strong relationships with children, teachers and parents over the last six years teaching. Entrusted into her care she takes pride in the children by showing respect, love and care for all. Making sure to create a classroom in which students and their parents feel a sense of warmth and that there is a nurturing atmosphere as they walk in the door. Having a great impact on children’s lives and on the type of society we are hoping to have. Miss Anna is looking forward to an exciting year at the Kensington House Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School.
Qualifications:
-
Six years experience working with under twos
-
Graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Auckland University of Technology
-
Qualified and fully registered early Childhood teacher.
-
Awarded Graduating Teaching Standard
-
Able to plan and implement lesson plans for Children of different stages of development.