OUR PHILOSOPHY
Everyone is equal, diversity is celebrated, and all are welcomed with a big smile.
As someone who struggled to 'fit in' as a child and as a parent of a child with learning difficulties, I know how tough it can be to feel separate from your peers. Division also appear due to differences in race, culture, religion or backgrounds and are often created through lack of knowledge, understanding or awareness.
This is why it is so important to me that our nurseries embrace and support all children and their families, working together to ensure our play spaces are inclusive, and provide amazing learning opportunities and positive outcomes for all. Helping to change the world, one preschooler at a time.
After all, none of us are the same, but we are all equal and special in our own right.
Heather Mason, CEO, The Birds Nursery Group
(Photo of my family when we began this journey back in 2001)
OUR EDUCATORS
Every one of our educators is a trained professional with a deep passion for education. Many of our educators have extensive experience in Early Years and have specialised knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, languages, cultural differences and interests in music, art and theatre.
Wagtails Nursery Team
Lorraine Hyatt
Nursery Manager
Chloe Riddell
Maternity Leave
Gemma Westbrook
Deputy Manager
Maria Camacho
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Athina Leka
Level 2 Early Years Apprentice
Janine Mayhew
SENCO
The Birds Nursery Group Management
Heather Mason
CEO & Managing Director
Abi Cousins
Area Senco & Training Manager