I would like to take this opportunity of introducing myself as I feel it is important that parents understand a little bit about my background and my experience in childcare. You need to know that the person in charge has the relevant experience and qualifications to put 'words into practice'.

I have a wealth of experience in childcare and nursery management and have worked in many varied roles over the last 18 years. After spending 5 years as a nanny in Kensington, London caring for 2 boys from birth to 5 years, I moved back to Hull and enjoyed 4 years working with the reception class at Swanland County Primary School as Senior Nursery Nurse. Here I gained experience working with pre-school children and have an excellent knowledge of the educational curriculum for 4-5 year Olds. After leaving Swanland, I moved back to London to work as Deputy Manager of the University College Hospital Workplace Day Nursery for consultants and nursing staff. I then went on to act as Nursery Manager for 12 months. Alongside my role as Manager I was also responsible for organizing and running summer and Easter play schemes for 5-12 year Olds for U.C.L.H., The Middlesex Hospital and The Whittington Hospital and later on at Great Ormond Street Hospital for children. My other successes include assisting with setting up a 50 place Day Nursery for the Horton Hospital in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

I hold the St Johns Ambulence First Aid Certificate and have been trained in first aid by Great Ormond Street Paramedics in the 1990's.I have NEBS in Business Management and am a member of the Early Years Development Partnership in the East Riding. Alongside opening my nursery in May 2000, I worked as a consultant for the East Riding Early Years Development Team to provide two pilot Holiday Playschemes in Holme on Spalding Moor and Newport. I also co-ordinated both schemes for 4 weeks in August 2000; with 9 staff.

Since the nursery opened in 2000, its success has gone from strength to strength. We have been reported on BBC online for our excellent service and offered advice and guidance to parents looking for a nursery place. We have also completed an excellent OFSTED inspections (a copy is available for parents at the nursery or from the Ofsted website).

The nursery has also completed the accredited Investors in People in just less than 9 months, which is an excellent achievement for us all. Our two yearly reviews of the IIP show the nursery spends a huge amount of time on the develoment and training of it's staff and this is so important to us and our TEAM!.

I am currently studying for an Early Years Degree at Hull University which will lead to gaining Early Years Professional Status within the next 4years. It's a long haul but my commitment to my profession will always be important and bring new and exciting things for my nursery.

From all of my experience in Childcare I have always hoped that one day I would run my own nursery and after plenty of hard work I am! I am happy knowing that I can provide the highest standards of childcare without any doubt! We made a promise when we opened the nursery to be " A Shining Example of Excellent Care" and I have no doubt that we are!

My philosophy towards this business is " Small is Beautiful" and that's just how we intend to stay. This way I can ensure that we are delivering a truly unique service to the families who attend The Old School House Nursery.

 I shall look forward to meeting you and your child in the near future and to welcome you into the nursery.

Sally Minns