Our Team
Passionate, dedicated, and loving, all Abacus Nursery staff members love their work and it shows in everything they do.
Our goal is to make a positive difference to all of the children who come to our Nursery.
Manager & Safeguarding Lead - Sophie
Deputy Manager & SENCO - Jordyn
Toddler & Pre School Room Supervisor- Mia G
Toddler & Pre School Room Support Supervisor- Kayleigh
Baby & Toddler Room Supervisor- Michelle
Baby & Toddler Room Support Supervisor- Charlene
Practitioners & Assistants - Kira, Rachael, Jadia, Gemma & Katie
Apprentices - Evie, Ruby & Pheobe
Cook - Janice
Relief Staff - Bryony & Anais
All staff are Paediatric Fist Aid Trained, have up to date Safeguarding Training, and hold Dingley's Promise certificates
Sophie
Nursery Manager
Sophie has been with Abacus for many years, and then stepped into the role of Manager a few years ago.
Sophie is our Safeguarding Lead at Abacus.
Sophie has a post grad degree in Early Years, so has a huge amount of knowledge. She is a fun and energetic individual, who loves reading stories with the children and playing with the small world resources.
In her spare time Sophie enjoys going on cruises, to the theatre and visiting the Zoo!
Jordyn
Deputy Manager & SENCO
(CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE)
Jordyn is a fun and sporty member of our Abacus team. She is our SENCO and is always on hand to help and support any parents and children who need it.
Jordyn is also the EAL leader, and sets an EAL song of the month for the children to enjoy and learn. As well as setting a book and a song of the month for the whole nursery.
She co-leads our 'Let's Explore' sessions & Forest school session, where the children take a walk in the local community and explore our local area.
In her spare time, Jordyn enjoys playing football and going for welly walks with her dog Charlie!
Mia G
Toddler & Pre-School Room Supervisor
Mia is a huge part of Abacus, and has been with us for many years. She is dedicated to helping all children explore and develop in a nurturing environment.
Mia is the Forest School leader and takes the children on weekly trips to our local care home to do forest school.
Mia is also the 'School Session' leader and supports the children transitioning to school in the coming year.
In her spare time, Mia enjoys swimming in the sea, and spending time with her little cousins!
Kayleigh
Toddler & Pre-School Room Support Supervisor
Kayleigh is always smiling, she enjoys dancing to music alongside the children. She is also very creative and likes to join in with messy play.
Kayleigh enjoys joining in with 'Mini Footy' sessions with the children and enjoys helping the children to learn new skills.
Kayleigh is the Funky Fingers Lead for the pre-school room, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
In her spare time Kayleigh enjoys playing rugby for a women's rugby team, and going on sunset walks.
Michelle
Baby & Toddler Room Supervisor
(CURRENTLY ROLE OF SENCO)
Michelle has many years of experience in the early years sector, and has a passion for working in the Baby Room.
Michelle is the yoga leader for the baby room, and enjoys spending this time with the children supporting them in a calm and nurturing environment.
Michelle is also very passionate about Role play, and creates amazing role play environments for the children in the Baby Room.
In her spare time Michelle enjoys going for long walk on the hills and spending time at the Beach!
Charlene
Baby & Toddler Room Support Supervisor
Charlene is a passionate member of Abacus, who has worked here for many years.
She is always happy, and singing and dancing with the children.
Charlene co-leads our 'Let's Explore' sessions, where the children take a walk in the local community and explore our local area.
She also leads Forest school sessions for the Baby room, and is an enthusiastic and dedicated member of our team.
In her spare time, Charlene enjoys walking her dogs in the woods, and going Paddle boarding!
Kira
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Kira is a calm and gentle practitioner, who enjoys messy play alongside the children. She is also very creative and enjoys reading stories with the children.
Kira is Story Scribing lead in the baby room where she creates some amazing imaginative stories with the children.
She is also is the Funky Fingers Lead for the baby room, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
In her spare time Kira enjoys going to the beach and doing Ballroom and Latin dancing!
Rachael
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Rachael enjoys joining in with circle times with the children and loves to read imaginative stories.
She has a passion for messy play, and particularly enjoys creating water play based activities for the children to enjoy!
Rachael is Story Scribing lead in the baby room where she creates some amazing imaginative stories with the children.
In her spare time, Rachael enjoys reading books and going for walks with her Son.
Jadia
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Jadia is a passionate and dedicated member of Abacus!
She enjoys spending time outside with the children and helping them with their physical development.
Jadia particularly loves to join in with our 'Music Bugs' sessions each week!
Jadia is also very passionate about Role play, and creates amazing role play environments for the children in the Toddler & Pre-School room each week.
In her spare time, Jadia enjoys watching live music and walking her dog.
Gemma
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Gemma has a wealth of knowledge and has worked in early years for a few years.
Gemma leads our cooking sessions in the toddler and pre-school room at Abacus, and enjoys making lots of different yummy food with the children, as well as teaching them about healthy eating.
In her spare time Gemma enjoys taking her children on day trips, and spending time with her cats in her new house.
Katie
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room The Baby & Toddler Room
Katie became a full time member of staff after doing some volunteering with us. Katie is amazing with the children and loved to join in alongside them during their play.
Katie is the yoga leader for the pre-school room, and enjoys spending this time with the children supporting them in a calm and nurturing environment.
She is also the Maths Lead for the baby room, and helps to support the children with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
In her spare time, Katie enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her dog Eli.
Evie
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Evie is currently undertaking her Apprenticeship at Abacus and is thriving in all she does.
Evie leads our cooking sessions in the baby room at Abacus, and enjoys making lots of different yummy food with the children, as well as teaching them about healthy eating.
In her spare time, Evie enjoys taking part in performing arts, and takes part in the local pantomime. She also enjoys going on dog walks.
Ruby
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room The Baby & Toddler Room
Ruby is currently undertaking her Apprenticeship at Abacus and is doing really well in all she does.
Ruby is the Maths Lead for the toddler & pre-school room, and helps to support the children with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
In her spare time, Ruby enjoys going on walks with her friend and family and being outside in the natural environment.
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Pheobe
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Pheobe is currently undertaking her Apprenticeship at Abacus and is doing really well with it.
Pheobe enjoys joining in with the children while they are reading stories, or while they are playing in the role play corner. She also likes spending time with all of the children in the garden.
In her spare time, Pheobe enjoys going on holiday's and spending time with her family.
Janice
Nursery Cook
Janice has a wealth of cooking knowledge, having worked in restaurants/kitchens for many previous years. She is very passionate about cooking delicious meals for all to enjoy.
In her spare time Janice enjoys long walks and reading through cookery books for inspiration.
Abacus Nursery has a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bryony
Relief Staff
Bryony does relief work for us at Abacus, and the children love it when she comes in to help out!
She has recently graduated from the University in Southampton, and is doing some work in a primary school during the term.
Bryony comes back to help our as often as she can, especially during the school holidays.
In her spare time Bryony enjoys playing Netball, as well as the Flute and Cello.
Anais
Relief Staff
Anais does relief work for us at Abacus, and the children love it when she comes in to help out!
Anais used to work full time at Abacus, but had a change of career.
She loves to comes back to work with us as often as she can, and the children all LOVE Anais!!
In her spare time Anais enjoys doing Gymnastics, spending time with friends and going to the beach.