Holwell Nursery School follows the 2024 EYFS Framework, including regulations on staff training and qualifications. We are proud that our senior staff have progressed through the organisation and been promoted into their current roles, and we invest in staff training and development as a priority, knowing that it benefits not only the practitioners but the children in their care.
Zena Clough – Nursery Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo
Zena joined Holwell in 2018, taking over as manager in May 2022.
In 2002 Zena opened her own nursery, which was sold in 2016. She brings many years’ experience as a nursery manager, as well as raising four children of her own. Zena holds a Level 5 qualification in childcare and education. While she is based in the office, you’ll see Zena working hands-on with the children in each room.
Tracy Haider – Deputy Manager, Rainbow Room Leader and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Tracy joined Holwell in 2022 and holds a Level 3 qualification. Tracy started her childcare journey over 25 years ago. Tracy opened and ran her own nursery from 2007 to 2022. She is based in the Rainbow room.
Marina Noonan – Butterfly and Caterpillar Room Lead and Forest School Lead
Marina joined Holwell in 2022 and holds a Level 5 qualification in childcare and education and a Level 3 Forest School qualification. Marina is our Caterpillar and Butterfly room leader. She also leads our Forest school programme.
Nina Conduit – Practitioner
Nina joined Holwell in 2007 and holds a Level 3 qualification. Nina is based in the Caterpillar room.
Sue Fayers – Practitioner
Sue joined Holwell in 2019 and is Level 3 qualified. Sue divides her time between the Rainbow and the Butterfly room.
Di Jennings – Practitioner
Di has been at Holwell for over 20 years and is Level 3 qualified. Di is based in both the Butterfly and Caterpillar room.
Louisa Prangnell – Practitioner
Louisa joined Holwell in 2022 and is Level 3 qualified. Louisa is based in the Rainbow room.
Sophia Edwards – Practitioner
Sophia joined Holwell in 2021 and is Level 3 qualified. Sophia is based in the Caterpillar room.
Kelly White – Practitioner
Kelly is undertaking her Level 3 in Childcare. Kelly joined Holwell in 2024 and is based in the Rainbow room.
Kayley Caswell – Office Assistant
Kayley joined Holwell in 2022. Kayley is based in the office.