Our team
Our team brings together early years educators, Key People, Arabic and phonics leads, and a manager who is also our safeguarding and SEND lead.
Leading the team
Sahara leads our team as Nursery Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead. She is committed to inclusive early education and oversees our special educational needs provision, so that every child can thrive. Sahara holds a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce and a Level 3 qualification for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings. She is currently working towards her Level 5.
Safeguarding
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Tahsin Miah.
If you are ever worried about a child’s safety, talk to Sahara or Tahsin in person, or call us on 0151 733 0333.
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Deputy Manager, Pre-School Room Leader and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Tahsin holds a BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Early Years. As Deputy Manager, Pre-School Room Leader and a Key Person, she plays a central role in making our nursery a caring and stimulating place where every child can flourish. She has a strong understanding of how young children develop, and supports each child's own interests, needs and stage. Tahsin is also our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, helping to keep standards of care, wellbeing and safety high across the nursery.
Key Person and Arabic Curriculum Lead, Pre-School Room
Sara holds a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) and is a Key Person in our Pre-School Room. She supports children's early development and learning, and as Arabic Curriculum Lead she designs and leads our bilingual learning.
Key Person and Phonics Lead, Pre-School Room
Naaila is a valued member of our Pre-School team. She holds a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and is working towards her Level 3. As a Key Person, she gives children a warm, supportive place to thrive. Naaila also leads our early literacy work as Phonics Lead, laying the foundations for early reading and communication.
Key Person, Pre-School Room
Hala is a Key Person in our Pre-School Room. She focuses on building strong, caring bonds with children, and makes sure each child's development, wellbeing and learning needs are met every day. Hala is currently working towards Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
Toddler Room Leader and Key Person
Sana holds a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). As Toddler Room Leader and a Key Person, she creates a lively, caring and safe room that fits the needs of our toddlers, supporting their early learning and personal growth.
Early Years Educator, Toddler Room
Esma is an enthusiastic member of our Toddler Room team and holds a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). She works closely with the team to give toddlers a safe, caring and stimulating place to explore and reach their early milestones.
Practitioner, Toddler Room
Wahyu brings a caring, attentive approach to our Toddler Room. She works closely with the team to provide high-quality care, lead interactive daily activities and support children's development in these important early years.
Practitioner, Toddler Room
Hiba is based in our Toddler Room and is completing her Level 3 Early Years training alongside her hands-on work. She is committed to high-quality care and supports our toddlers' daily learning, wellbeing and social development.
Apprentice and Key Person, Toddler Room
Fatimah is completing her Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship with us. Based in our Toddler Room, she is a Key Person and brings great energy to children's daily care and early learning.
Trustee
Nagebah brings a strong mix of leadership, Montessori practice and child development knowledge to Happy Children Nursery. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, a Level 5 Montessori qualification in Early Years and a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. She also holds the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), reflecting her passion for supporting both children and colleagues to grow. Through her experience and ongoing professional development, Nagebah supports our commitment to high-quality, child-centred, Montessori-inspired early years education.
Change Manager
Saira is our Change Manager and brings more than ten years of experience in leading organisational change. She holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, and her background includes a career in project management at BT. Saira helps the nursery grow and run smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes.
Practitioner
Ola is a caring and enthusiastic member of our team, working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Alongside her studies, she supports children's learning, development and wellbeing every day. Ola builds warm relationships with the children and helps them explore, play and grow in independence.
Every member of our team holds a recognised Paediatric First Aid qualification. So if a child becomes unwell or needs first aid, the adults around them know what to do.
Regular supervision gives each member of staff time to reflect, notice their strengths and set goals. We encourage further qualifications and new responsibilities, and support staff along the way. When our staff keep learning, the children benefit too.
Work with us : A team that keeps learning