Debbie Weatherall – Nursery Manager

Responsibilities: Management of Nursery - Health and Safety

In 1993 I was awarded BTec National Diploma in Nursery Nursing at Canterbury College. I then continued to study at higher level and in 1996 I obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honours in English and ASS from Christchurch College. I then put all my theory into practice and have worked at School House since June 1996. In 2007 I gained Early Years Professional Status. I am CRB checked, First Aid qualified and I have a food-handling certificate.

Gemma Mercer – Deputy Manager - on Maternity Leave

Responsibilities: Key Person for Frogs

I obtained BA (Hons) with QTS in 2002 from Canterbury Christ Church University College. I achieved subject specialism in Art and Numeracy. I taught at a school in Broadstairs for 18 months in the Reception Class before I joined School House Nursery in April 2004. I am CRB checked and First Aid qualified.

Lissa Hairsine - Deputy Manager

In 1995 I acheieved my NNEB Diploma in nursery nursing at Canterbury College. I started working at School House Nursery in 1995 and worked for 12 years until leaving on maternity leave.

I have spent the last 3 years enjoying being a full time mum I am now looking forward to rejoining the School House Nursery team, and started here in March 2010.

Ashleigh Edwards – Deputy Manager

Responsibilities: SENCO - Key person for the Tadpoles - Child Protection

I studied at Thanet College for 2 years and obtained a BTec National Diploma in Early Years. I started at School House Nursery in March 2005. I am CRB checked. I have a foundation certificate in Food Hygiene and also Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work.

James Bowman – Senior Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities: Keyperson for the Frogs - Behaviour management

I originally achieved the diploma in Childcare and Education before furthering my studies at Canterbury Christ Church University attaining the degree in Early Childhood Studies with Psychology. During this time and since I have worked in various settings before joining the team at School House Nursery in 2006. I am CRB checked.

Christina Scullin - Nursery Assistant

Responsibilities: First Aid - Keyperson for the Tadpoles

I studied at Thanet College for 1 year and then started work in a nursery in Deal where I worked for 3 years. I started at School House Nursery in April 2008. I have a paediatric first aid at work certificate and I am fully qualified in gymnastics and trampoline coaching. CRB checked.

Sarah Marsh – Nursery Assistant

Responsibilities: Keyperson for the Tadpoles

I studied at Canterbury College for two years where I gained a Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education. I am CRB checked and have child protection training.

Lauren Solly – Nursery Assistant

Responsibilities: Keyperson for the Frogs

My career in childcare started straight after leaving school in 2004. I have achieved many qualifications including NVQ 2 in early years education which I studied at Canterbury College. A certificate in higher educatio (level 4) which I studied at Canterbury Christ Church University, Senco training, child protection, paediatric first aid etc. I have gained lots of experience in various settings, one of which was managing a busy Montessori Nursery.