Meet our Outstanding Team

Our Teams

Working to give your child the best possible care, the Old School House Nursery staffing teams are amongst the best in the business.
In order to achieve high standards, not only do we provide well-resourced and exciting facilities but we attract and retain highly trained and motivated staff who have a thorough understanding of children and how they develop and learn.

Our staff receive the best possible training opportunities to support our childcare and education philosophy.

At The Old School House Nursery  we are committed to the ongoing development, not only of the children but to each and every one of our staff to reach their full career potential. We offer a wide range of training opportunities in order to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of our staff. 

Katie Minns

Administration Manager

Since leaving Hull City Council working as an Occupational Health Assistant I have never looked back. I started working at the nursery in January 2004 and thoroughly enjoy what I do. I am usually the first person you will speak to regarding any administration enquiries and I am always at the end of the phone and happy to assist in any way I can. I have NVQ 3 in Business and Administration, First Aid , Food Hygiene and Child Protection Training. We have just achieved an outstanding and as a family and team we are very proud of our achievement!

Support Management Team

Elaine Clark  

Deputy Nursery Manager  Job share ~ 

Qualified Early Years Practitioner

The Butterfly 's

I have been working at the nursery for over five years now, and Ive enjoyed seeing the children join us as babies and grow into happy confident children ready for school. It has been wonderful to be part of all the changes we have made to support the children through their learning and development and a great achievement to get an outstanding from Ofsted. I have two children and have NVQ3 in childcare and development. I am first aid trained, have up to date training on child protection and CAF.

Samantha Brown

Deputy Manager ( job share) ~ 

Qualified Senior Early Years Practitioner  and SENCO

The Ladybirds

I have been working at the nursery for 6 years, I work with the ladybird group ~ preparing the children ready for school. I also work as Special educational Needs co-ordinator. I have CACHE Diploma in childcare and I'm currently studying for a foundation degree in Early Years. I also trained in first aid, safeguarding children.We are a close team at the nursery and I'm proud to be part of it.

The Nursery Room

Jenna Roberts

Qualified Senior Early Years Practitioner ( job share)

The Ladybirds

I started working at the nursery after completing my BA in Educational Studies with Early Years at Hull University. I feel very proud to be part of an Outstanding Nursery. I work with the Bumble Bees and see the importance of providing a safe and secure environment to enable children to develop their full potential. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends, my family and biking.

Cheryl Wilson

Early Years Practitioner ~ Bumble Bee Group

I have been working at the nursery since I left college and have just returned from Maternity Leave to join the Bumble Bee group working with the 2 ~ 3 year olds. My baby has also just started at the nursery in the baby room which is very exciting as it is such a lovely room and I can go for cuddles if he ( or I) need them!

Helen Butler

Early Years Practitioner ~ Bumble Bee Group

I came to The Old School House Nursery as a student on placement and was lucky to join the team once I had qualified with a CACHE Diploma in childcare at York collage. I work with the Bumble Bee Group as key person and am really enjoying getting to know the children.

The Baby Room

Sarah Lazenby

Senior Early Years Practitioner Monday/Tuesday Wednesday

The Butterfly's

I have once again returned to the nursery after Maternity Leave  and I am happy to be back at a place I really love to work at! I am the longest serving staff member at the nursery joining in the first year of opening and so that says alot. I love working with the babies and experiencing every little step they make in their early years!

Jenny Smith

Senior Early Years Practitioner Thursday/Friday

The Butterflys

I have worked at the nursery for a number of years and recently moved to the baby room when my little boy Jack moved into The Bumble Bees ( my old group). I love the challenges this age groups brings and I particulalry like providing interesting play based activities for the children using natural resources.I have worked my way up through the nursery from Student to Senior EYP and I am so proud of my achievements and to be part of our outstanding setting.

Debbie Matthews ~ Early Years Practitioner

Debbie has rejoined the nursery in 2012 after completing her NQT training and is now working with the Butterfly Group. She is keen to explore alternative Early communication methods and looks forward to meeting parents old and new in the coming months.

Laura Kitchen    

Qualified Early Years Practitione

Hi my name is Laura and I am 19 years old and at the end of May this year after carrying out my student placement at the nursery I qualified with a BTEC Diploma in Children's Care and Learning and development level 3. I am very passionate about my job and carry out my role with great care. I am a very happy person and have first aid certificate.

Laura Sharp

Early Years Practitioner.

The Caterpillars

I work with the babies aged 0 - 1 years and I really enjoy my role and watching the babies grow and develop. I studied at Selby College CACHE level 3 in childcare and education and have my first aid, child protection and food hygiene certificates.

The Support Team

Mimi Minns

Not only Sally and Katies Mum, I have worked a the nursery for over 5 years acting as support to the Bumble Bee and Ladybird Group. I love working with the children and I particularly enjoy teching them old crafts such as sewing and baking..... I normally work two days a week and so you will see me from time to time I'm sure.

Michele Kidd

Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Mainly supporting Laura with the Caterpillar group I enjoy working with our tiny babies and helping settle them into nursery life.....

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Housekeeping Team

Jenny Gardham 

Worked for 5 years retired at 70 and returned after 6 months because I missed everyone so much. This is a really special nursery and place to work and I love sharing the role of cook with Georgina to provide good old country cooking. My dumplings go down a treat! 

Bev Smith

Cleaner

I have worked at the nursery for over 5 years making sure it is nice and clean for the children arriving each morning. I love being part of this outstanding team!

Walter 

Gardener

Sally and Katie's pops and Mimi's husband..I work every Friday at the nursery keeping all the grounds nice and tidy and tending to the allotment with the children. I love spending time with them and listening to all their funny little stories, they make me smile!