Contact Saints Nursery

We will always endeavour to answer your enquiry as quickly as possible, but please note that the nursery@ email address is not monitored outwith our standard opening times.


 

Nursery Manager

 

Sandra Griffiths

Email: nursery@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 0606

Sandra is the Acting Nursery Manager and works closely with the Deputy Manager to support all staff within the nursery. Responsible for the recruitment of new staff, the Nursery Manager also oversees the personal and professional development of the nursery team, carrying out regular staff reviews and sourcing further training as required, whilst maintaining their own CPD in line with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration.

The Nursery Manager’s role is to ensure that the nursery runs smoothly and is providing an excellent level of care and learning in line with guidance and current Early Years Framework and legislation. This involves maintaining and updating all relevant policies and procedures. The Nursery Manager is also responsible for communicating with outside local and national agencies in cases of early intervention, child protection and supporting individuals with additional support needs (ASNs).

Deputy Nursery Manager

Richard Ryan

In his role as Deputy Nursery Manager, Richard supports the team of staff across the nursery to ensure quality care and learning experiences are being carried out on a daily basis. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, Richard also helps to ensure the smooth running of the nursery setting, whilst maintaining knowledge on current legislation, policies, and The Early Years Framework. Regular observation of the Early Years Practitioners ensures good practice is being carried out in the daily care of the children. The Deputy Manager is also responsible for sourcing training opportunities for all staff, maintaining good relationships with our families and communicating any changes to our service.

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Email:
nursery@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 0606

Meet the team

EC

Edi Carrick

Senior Early Years Practitioner

CB

Charley Bargeton

Early Years Practitioner

VP

Vikki Patti

Early Years Practitioner

CW

Claire Whittaker

Early Years Practitioner

SB

Sam Burniston

Senior Early Years Practitioner

CM

Charlene Muir

Early Years Practitioner (Currently acting Senior EYP)

AC

Alice Campbell

Early Years Practitioner

TM

Tamara Mckee

Early Years Practitioner

KW

Keely West

Early Years Practitioner

RM

Ruth McPherson

Early Years Practitioner

RC

Richard Constable

Early Years Practitioner

Team roles

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Responsible for the team in their room, our Senior Early Years Practitioners ensure quality observations are carried out and play experiences are planned and implemented that are child-led and follow the child’s interests. Their role is to oversee good practice and make sure current legislation, nursery policies, and Early Years guidance are at the forefront of the Early Years Practitioners daily routine in meeting each individual child’s needs.

Senior Practitioners support staff to provide consistent care and a structured routine so children are happy in their nursery environment. They check that all daily paperwork is completed, and each child’s Personal Learning Journal is maintained.

Early Years Practitioner

Our team of professional Early Years Practitioners are responsible for the daily care and education of the children at the nursery. They work hard to create a nurturing environment, providing quality observations, and planning activities to reflect the child’s interests, and that follow Early Years guidance. Each child at the nursery is assigned an Early Years Practitioner as a key worker, who is responsible for maintaining an individual Personal Learning Journal. Staff undertake regular CPD and are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

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