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Support Team
As well as those caring directly for the children on a daily basis there are several support staff, with whom we could not do without to assist with the day to day running and maintenance in keeping our ‘well oiled machine’ running smoothly, these include:
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Maintenance
Darek, Pier & Zac
Darek has been part of the Woodlands family for over 15 years, Pier for 10 years, and Zac is the newest member of our team. Together, they play a vital role in the day-to-day running and upkeep of Woodlands. As they work entirely onsite, they are always on hand to quickly resolve any maintenance needs that arise.
Alongside this, they are incredibly talented at designing, making, and building. Darek has personally designed and handcrafted many of the wonderful features you see around Woodlands, including the Woodlands Castle, the Baby Bee Home Corner, and the memorial train in the garden. In fact, almost anything wooden you see at Woodlands has been thoughtfully designed and created by Darek.
We feel very fortunate to have Darek and his team as part of Woodlands. They are also incredibly popular with the children, who love helping him and watching the team bring their creations to life.
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Kitchen Team
Dani & Heidi
In our kitchen, we have Dani and Heidi. Dani has been with Woodlands for 15 years, working in childcare; however, after enjoying catering for the nursery during the lockdown, she recently decided to move into the kitchen alongside Heidi. Here she will continue to learn and add to her ever-increasing skills.
Heidi has been with us for a year; however, she has a long history working in the catering industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. This collaborative team benefits from having the advantage of both childcare and catering experience, allowing them to fully understand the needs, the likes, and the dietary requirements of children, thus producing the best quality meals. Although they have not been working together long, they are making a great team, and we are excited to see this continue.
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House Keepers
Our housekeepers work within the units to support the housekeeping duties and daily running. The housekeepers’ roles enable the key people to spend their time focused on the children rather than trying to do two jobs at once. As parents, we know it is almost impossible to look after a child, engage and educate them, and do daily chores. For this reason, we have created these crucial supporting roles.
Many of our children have not been left before, and by having the housekeepers working extremely hard in the background, the key staff can focus entirely on their children’s well-being.
Becky, one of our housekeepers, joined us in 2007 and has had the experience of working within all our units. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and is a qualified nursery practitioner. She understands the stresses and strains of both jobs and can support both teams exceptionally well.
