Meet the Team

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Olaf

Have a look at our Olaf page to find out more about our special team member.

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Sally

Hi, I’m Sally and I am the manager. I have worked at Little Explorers since 2012. I am the designated safeguarding lead and Senco. I have a MA (Open) Education, and I am an Early Years Professional (EYP). I hold certificates in Level 3 safeguarding, Level 3 Elklan (speech and language), paediatric first aid, food hygiene as well as sign-a-long. I am currently studying in my spare time to become a counsellor. Olaf stays at my house during the evenings and weekends.

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Charly

Hi I'm Charly – I am Level 3 qualified, and I enjoy going to the beach, cinema and eating out with my family and friends.

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Jakki

Hi, I’m Jakki and I am a room leader and I work full time in the nursery. I have worked in Little Explorers since 2016. I am Level 3 qualified, and I hold certificates in Level 3 safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene. I am the deputy designated safeguarding officer. I enjoy spending time with my family.

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Karen

Hi, I’m Karen and I have worked at Little Explorers since 2019 and I work part-time. I am a childcare practitioner and work part time. I am qualified to Level 3. I also hold certificates in Level 2 safeguarding, paediatric first aid, food hygiene as well as sign-a-long. I enjoy walking my dog and spending time with my family.

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Claire

Hi, I’m Claire, and I have worked at Little Explorers since 2004 as the cook and as a casual childcare assistant. I have a Level 2 in childcare, a Level 2 professional cookery, paediatric first aid, Level 2 safeguarding and sign-a-long. I enjoy going for walks, reading, and watching AFC Bournemouth.

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Izarbe

Hi I'm Izarbe – I am training to become the nursery’s SENCo and I hold a Level 6 qualification. I enjoy playing basketball, walking in the forest and I can play the piano.

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Lucy

Hi I'm Lucy – I have recently joined the nursery as a Level 3 apprentice. I have recently left school so excited to start my career. I enjoy going to the beach and walking my dog with family and friends.

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Hannah

Hi I'mHannah – I am Level 2 qualified, and I am currently completing my Level 3 qualification. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and listening to music and I enjoy arts and crafts.

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Dawn

Hi I'm Dawn – I complete all the admin duties for the nursery. I enjoy spending time with my children and family.

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Jo

Hi I'm Jo – I work part time in the nursery, and I love helping the children in the garden to grow vegetables. I also love spending time with my family.