Wallsend – Meet the Team

Happy staff = Happy children!

Our staff are enthusiastic, experienced, motivated and friendly! We all hold or a working towards a childcare qualification along with paediatric first aid!

Our team keep up to date with current legislation by undertaking regular training and workshops both externally and delivered by management. Staff and management meet on a regular basis to discuss individual training needs. We also attend 6 weekly meetings to discuss the needs of the nursery and plan for future events and improvements to keep you and your child smiling!

Joanne info@footprints-nursery.com

Company Director

Hello, my name is Joanne! I set up Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend in 2018. I have always worked in day nurseries and find working with children and their families an extremely rewarding job. I have worked with babies and children since 2008 and am truly passionate about my work, which is why I took the plunge and decided to open my very own day nursery! I have an honours degree in children and young people as well as various training which includes paediatric first aid, safeguarding children, behaviour management, food hygiene and much more!

Michelle wallsend@footprints-nursery.com

Nursery Manager

Hello my name is Michelle. I have worked in childcare all of my career and have a Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and I achieved my NPQEYL in Leadership and Management, in 2024. I have a huge passion for childcare, helping children to grow, learn and develop their own uniqueness. Over the years I have worked with all age ranges of Early Years and have 2 children of my own. Throughout my career I have completed many extra training courses, such as Paediatric First Aid, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Leadership and Management, Food Allergy Awareness and many more. I am also the nurseries designated safeguarding officer, first aider, behaviour management coordinator and Senco assistant.

Heather

Deputy Manager

Hello, My name is Heather! My journey in childcare started in 2010 when I volunteered through Barnardos in a Family support group before qualifying. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and have completed other relevant training including Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM and SEND. I am truly passionate about working with children and their families and helping them reach their full potential. I look forward to meeting you all and working with you and your children.

Wendy

Third in Charge & Room Leader - Butterflies

Hello, my name is Wendy! I have worked in childcare since 2016, as well as having 3 children of my own. I have a NVQ level 3 in childcare. I have also completed courses in Leadership and Management, food hygiene, food allergy awareness, paediatric first aid and many more! I have a passion for arts, crafts and messy activities, and love to watch the children learn and grow every day.

Hannah Senco@footprints-nursery.com

Senco

Hello my name is Hannah; I have 2 children of my own and I have worked in childcare since 2008 when I qualified with my level 3 in children’s learning and development. I have completed courses in Paediatric first aid, Food hygiene, Safeguarding, Senco training and many more. My passion is supporting children with additional needs, ensuring they get the most support possible. I am so excited to be part of the Footprints team and growing alongside the children!

Gemma

Senior - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Gemma! I graduated university in 2018 with a diploma in Childhood studies and Early years. I have also taken training in Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection, Food hygiene and more. This is my first nursery to work in and I feel so lucky to be a part of this team, I am so excited to be part of the Footprints family and start my long career helping children from the beginning of their educational journey!

Charlotte

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello I am Charlotte! I have my level 3 diploma in Early years workforce, Early years educator, which I achieved in 2015. I have completed many training courses over my years in childcare, such as First aid, Safeguarding, food hygiene and many more! After a short break away from childcare, I am so excited to return to my passion of Early years and where best - but here at Footprints!

Louise

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Louise, as well as having two children of my own, I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood and Early Years Studies. I have also taken courses in food Hygiene, Safeguarding, Paediatric first and many more! I am so excited to be re-joining the Footprints team and watch the little ones learn and grow.

Laura

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello, my name is Laura! I gained my N.N.E.B in July 1995 and then my foundation diploma in June 2012. As well as being a mother and grandmother, I have worked with a wide variety of age groups throughout my career. I also support my husband who is a foster carer, offering them love, security, support and learning. I have completed training courses such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and many more. I enjoy crafts, messy play, songs and stories and I can’t wait to continue my career here at Footprints.

Cherice

Nursery Practitioner- Hedgehogs

Hello, my name is Cherice. I gained my level 3 in Children's Learning, Play and Development in 2017, and an honours degree in Psychology in 2020. I have completed training in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safe Sleep and more! I have a young daughter and I'm so excited to join the Footprints family and help children discover their full potential.

Chloe B

Nursery Assistant - Hedgehogs

Hello, my name is Chloe. I have completed my level 2 in childcare and I look forward to starting my Level 3 here at Footprints. I have returned to childcare after a period of working in a different sector. I have also completed training in child development, First Aid, Safeguarding and many more I am looking forward to getting to know your little ones and expanding my knowledge further

Regan

Nursery Assistant - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Regan. I have a level 2 diploma in early years and currently working towards my level 3. I have also taken courses in First aid, Safeguarding and Food hygiene. I enjoy positively interacting with children while ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. I am excited to finish my Level 3 and further my career here at Footprints

Katie

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Katie, I completed my level 3 Cache Diploma in Early years, which I achieved in 2022. I have also undertaken training such as First Aid, Food allergy awareness, Adverse childhood experiences, Safeguarding and many more! I have a passion for childcare and I am so excited to have joined the Footprints team and looking forward to expanding my knowledge and gain new experiences while I watch the little ones grow!

Ashley

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello, my name is Ashley! I currently hold a level 3 in Early Years. I qualified in 2008 and have been employed in private day nurseries ever since. I enjoy working with children, helping them grow and learn before their journey to school. I have many additional qualifications including First aid, Food hygiene, Safeguarding and Health and safety. I am looking forward to working with your little ones, helping them grow and learn!

Carolyne

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello, I am Carolyne! I qualified in July 2000 after completing a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education. I have continued my training over the years working up to a Level 5. I am qualified in First Aid, Safeguarding, SEND and Food Safety. I enjoy watching children thrive and develop, while providing a stimulating, educational and fun environment for them to help them reach their full potential!

Sarah

Senior - Butterflies

Hello, my name is Sarah. I have worked in childcare since qualifying in 2000, taking on many different roles in that time with a variety of age ranges. I am qualified to level 5 in childcare and continually develop myself ensuring I have a good knowledge of childcare. I have completed many different courses including Safeguarding, SEND and food hygiene. I have 3 children of my own and I am committed to provide a safe, stimulating and creative environment for the children to learn to their full potential!

Kayley

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello my name is Kayley! I have worked in childcare since 2008, when I gained a level 3 in childcare and education. I also have 3 children of my own. Throughout the years I have completed many training courses such as food hygiene, paediatric first aid and safeguarding. I love to watch children thrive in their development during their time at nursery. I look forward to furthering my career as part of the Footprints family.

Ciara

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello my name is Ciara. I have a level 3 diploma in Early years which I gained through my apprenticeship here at Footprints, in 2024. I have also completed courses in Food hygiene, safeguarding and many more! I am passionate about working with children, creating a safe and positive environment for them to have a day of fun and learning. I am excited to start my career here at Footprints!

Danielle

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello, my name is Danielle. I gained my level 3 qualification in childcare and education in 2010. I have worked in childcare since then with children of all ages, as well as having a daughter of my own. I have also completed courses in safeguarding, First aid, Food Hygiene and many more! I am excited to be part of the Footprints family, to watch all of the children thrive and develop, ready for their adventure into big school.

Elisha

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello my name is Elisha! I gained my Level 3 in Children’s learning and development in September 2020. I have also undertaken training in Child Protection, Food hygiene, First Aid and many more. As well as having a son of my own, I love working with children helping them to grow and learn. I am looking forward to my future here at Footprints.

Georgia

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello, my name is Georgia! I gained my Level 3 Diploma in children’s learning and development in 2012. I have many years’ experiences with different age groups, as well as being a mother myself. I have taken courses in Paediatric first aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and many more! I look forward to watching the children learn and grow into wonderful little people, while furthering my career here at Footprints!

Mia

Nursery Practitioner -Butterflies

Hello my name is Mia. I have recently gained level 3 in Early childhood education in 2024, which I gained through an apprenticeship here at Footprints. I have completed training courses in First aid, Safeguarding, Food hygiene and many more! I have a passion for supporting children with SEN and would like to develop these skills in the future. I love creative and messy play with the children. I am looking forward to developing my career further here at Footprints!

Sophie

Nursery Assistant - Butterflies

Hello my name is Sophie. I am currently working towards my level 2 in childcare. I have completed training in child development, Safeguarding, as well as my paediatric first aid and many others. I have a passion for childcare and looking forward to getting to know the little ones and further my knowledge here at Footprints Nursery

Bethany

Room Leader - Badgers

Hello I am Bethany! In 2019 I completed my Level 3 Diploma for the early year’s workforce. I have since then gone on to do a part time degree at university for Education and Care qualifying in June 2022. I also hold a food hygiene certificate, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, Autism Awareness and many more. I have always wanted a career working with children, I love seeing them learn new things and watch them develop daily.

Rachael

Nursery Assistant - Badgers

Hello my name is Rachael. As well as having a little boy of my own, I have a qualification in Childcare and education which I gained in 2010. I am working towards my level 3 in Early years. I have also completed courses in First aid, Safeguarding, food hygiene and many more! I am looking to start my career with the footprints family and watching the children grow, learn and develop.

Rachel

Nursery Practitioner - Badgers

Hello my name is Rachel. I hold a PGCE qualification specialising in Early Years and Lower Primary, which I achieved in 2014. I have previous experience working in the EYFS in a school setting and this is my first job in a nursery - I am very pleased be a part of the footprints family! I love watching happy children grow, develop and learn new things. I'm excited to further my career within footprints and working with your little ones!

Alisha

Nursery Practitioner - Badgers

Hello I am Alisha, I have achieved a level 3 in Children’s care and learning in 2021. This is my first job in a career I have always wanted to do. I have also completed courses in FGM, Food Hygiene, Child Protection, First aid and many more. I have a huge passion for working with children with additional needs and am looking forward to enhancing my learning here at Footprints.

Jade

Nursery Assistant

Hello my name is Jade. I have worked in childcare since 2020. I choose to study childcare as I've always had a passion for child development and working with children to help them reach their full potential. I am currently working towards my level 3 in Early years. I am trained in Safeguarding, Paediatric first aid, food hygiene and more! I love working with little ones everyday, teaching them new skills and having new adventures!

Chloe S

Nursery Assistant- Badgers

Hello my name is Chloe. I am very excited to start my level 3 apprenticeship here are Footprints. I currently hold a level 2 award in Child Development and Care and a diploma in Health and Social Care. It has always been my dream to work with children as I love to hear them laugh everyday. I am looking forward to starting my career, here at Footprints.

Sara

Nursery Practitioner - Lunch cover

Hello my name is Sara, I hold a Level 3 BTEC national Certificate in Early years which I gained in 2008. I have also taken courses in Safeguarding, Food hygiene, Paediatric first aid, Health and safety and many more! I am looking forward to coming back into the childcare sector from a break away and I feel joining the Footprints team will make it an enjoyable return. I love to see children learn and grow as they develop daily and I am excited to build those bonds with the children.

Ashleigh W

Nursery Practitioner - Lunch cover

Hello, my name is Ashleigh. I gained my level 3 qualification in childcare in 2012. I have also completed various other courses such as Food hygiene, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and many more. I really enjoy working with children and watching them grow and I am excited to be part of the Footprints team

Tony

Nursery Chef

Hello I am Tony! I am the chef here at Footprints. I have many qualifications including level 3 food hygiene, Child Protection, food allergy awareness and many more! I really enjoy preparing food for the children knowing I am part of providing them with a healthy and nutritious meal.

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