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!
I am generally based at our Wallsend setting and am area manager, overseeing both of my settings.

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 am currently studying level 5 in Leadership and Management. 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.

Laura

Deputy Manager

Hello, I’m Laura, I’ve worked with children since 1998 when I achieved my level 3 in Nursery Nursing. I have worked in a variety of settings, including overseas. I’ve even worked with Santa in Lapland!
I have also taken training in Multi agency safeguarding, Food hygiene, First aid and many more!
I’m passionate about working with children and I strive to be the best I can. I love to talk and make a great elephant noise! I’m an easy communicator and work to make good relationships with children and parents

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!

Wendy

Third in charge & Hedgehogs room leader

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.

Lauren

Nursery Practitioner - Hedgehogs

Hello, my name is Lauren! I hold a level 3 in children and young people which I achieved in 2012. I have completed various training courses such as Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene and many more! I love working with children I really enjoy helping children learn and develop as well as making sure they have a fun filled day at nursery! I look forward to meeting new children and families as I continue my nursery journey at Footprints!

Georgia

Nursery Assistant - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Georgia. I hold a level 2 in childcare as well as having a daughter of my own and I am working towards my level 3 in Early years. I have completed courses in Safeguarding, Food hygiene and many more! This is my second job in a nursery and I am very excited to be part of the Footprints family. I love watching children grow learn and develop new skills. I am excited to grow with Footprints and watch your children thrive.

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.

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.

Ciara

Nursery Assistant - Hedgehogs

Hello my name is Ciara. I have a level 2 diploma in Early years and have just started my apprenticeship in Level 3 here at Footprints. I have also completed courses in Food hygiene, safeguarding. 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!

Gemma

Room Leader - Butterflies

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!

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.

Caitlin

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello my name is Caitlin. I achieved a level 3 in children’s care and learning in 2021. I have completed courses in food hygiene, health and safety and many more. I have a huge passion for working with children, watching them grow and develop. I look forward to meeting and working with all children and their families as I develop my career here at Footprints

Hannah B

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

Hello my name is Hannah. I have been working in childcare since gaining my level 3 back in 2011. I then went on to university and graduated in 2017 with a BA Hons Degree in Children and Young People. I really enjoy working in early years and have worked in both nurseries and schools throughout this time. I have completed various courses and training over the years such as First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and many more. As well as having 2 little boys of my own, I love helping children learn and grow and really enjoy being a part of their educational journey. I'm really looking forward to being a part of the footprints team

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.

Jade

Nursery Assistant - Butterflies

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 am looking forward to continuing my career here at the Wallsend setting after transferring from our sister setting in North Shields.

Charlotte

Nursery Practitioner - Butterflies

My name’s Charlotte, I have worked in a nursery since 2019. I have a CACHE level 3 in teaching & learning in schools’ qualification & I am currently working towards my level 3 in Early years, which I’m super excited about! I have also completed courses in Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and many more. I have a 3-year-old little girl & enjoy spending my time with her when I’m not at work doing the job I love

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.

Ashleigh T

Nursery Assistant - Lunch cover

Hello my name is Ashleigh. I have recently started working in childcare in 2021. I have always had a passion for childcare, as well as having a child of my own. I am working towards my level 3 in Early years. I hold certificates in safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and many more. I love being a part of the children’s learning and development throughout their time at nursery and cannot wait to further 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, COSHH, 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.