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Meet the Team

We are privileged to have a highly skilled and trained Early Years Team. Including: 

 

Fully qualified Nursery teachers

Speech and Language trained support assistants

A designated mental health and wellbeing lead 

A forest school trained teacher. 

 

 

Read on for more details on who is who!  

 

Nursery Teacher – Mr Ainger

Mr Ainger is a seasoned nursery teacher with over 18 years of experience in education. He holds a BA from the University of Roehampton and an MA from the University of Exeter. Since joining the team in September 2024, he has brought his wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching to his students, having previously taught at various schools across the Midlands.

Mr. Ainger is well-trained in Makaton, JABADAO, Wellcomm, conflict resolution, and Write Dance, ensuring a holistic approach to early years education. He also runs his own YouTube channel, created during the COVID pandemic, where he shares engaging stories, numbers, and phonics videos, enriching the learning experience beyond the classroom.

Mr Ainger believes deeply in the importance of setting children up for success from an early age.

 

"Setting up children for a good start in this life is vital for their long-term well-being and success. If we get the early years right, then we can help children to reach their full potential."

 

In the classroom, Mr Ainger would choose telepathy as a superpower, allowing him to understand his students' thoughts and gauge their comprehension instantly. His favorite subject to teach is "Understanding the World," where he loves taking children outdoors to explore seasonal changes, go on bug hunts, and discuss their findings. His curiosity about the world and his love for science fuel his enthusiasm for answering children's "why" questions.

One of his recommended books for every child is "The Journey Trilogy" by Aaron Becker, appreciating the wordless storytelling and stunning illustrations that captivate readers of all ages. His go-to karaoke song is "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro, and he also has two cats, Ziggy and Curtis.

 

 

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Teaching Assistant  – Miss A Hewitt

Miss Hewitt is a dedicated nursery teaching assistant with over three decades of experience in early years education. She holds NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications from University College Birmingham and became part of her current team in October 2020. Before joining Crown Meadow, Miss Hewitt spent 23 years in private day nurseries, taking time off in between to raise her two daughters.

Miss Hewitt is well-versed in pediatric first aid, EpiPen administration, asthma management, food hygiene, and the JABADAO approach, which focuses on movement and play. Her guiding philosophy is to create a happy, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

If she could have any superpower, Miss Hewitt would choose the ability to heal children when they are hurt.

She also has a passion for teaching cooking, sharing the joy of culinary exploration with the children. Miss Hewitt also makes the worlds best playdough!

 

"Children in a happy, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment can thrive and reach their full potential."

 

Teaching Assistant  – Miss R R

 

Miss R, brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to her role as a nursery teaching assistant. She studied at the University of Roehampton and has accumulated over seven years of experience in education. During her career, she earned a Level 3 Nursery Nurse qualification while working at Crown Meadow First School and Nursery, blending hands-on practice with academic learning.

Before transitioning into the education field, Miss Radway had a diverse background in politics and law enforcement, bringing a rich set of skills and a unique perspective to her role. She also shares her home with a cat named Nancy, who brings extra joy to her life.

Miss R has a passion for arts and crafts, and she believes every child should experience the timeless book "Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White.

In her downtime, Miss Radway enjoys belting out her favorite karaoke song, "Don't Stop Believin'".

 

"Children in a happy, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment can thrive and reach their full potential"

Early Years Leader – Mrs L Webster

Mrs Webster has had over 20 years teaching experience across all ages from Nursery to Year 4, predominantly within the Early Years. She is passionate about the Early Years and believes that each child is unique and strives to equip children with a love of learning.  She believes that children learn though play and actively promotes outdoor learning. She can often be found in our outdoor area instilling a love of the natural world and fostering curious minds.

 

Mrs Webster is also a Forest School Leader with over 10 years’ experience. She enjoys teaching children about nature and caring for the environment.

 

"Children learn best through playing and exploring the outside environment."

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