MONKEY PUZZLE - Key Persons
Laura Cardy BSc Hons PGCE has worked in Early Education for the past 14 years. She has been an EYFS leader in a primary school for the past nine years whilst also being a Reception class teacher.
Laura has an excellent understanding of what is required to establish and manage a high quality childcare setting. Laura has been part of a senior management team at her school where she has helped lead the whole school staff through the ever changing world of childcare and education. As part of her management role, Laura has helped lead the school through three successful Ofsted inspections where her EYFS department has always performed to an outstanding level.
Being a mother herself to two young children, Laura knows first hand, from a parents perspective, the importance of providing high standards of care and education to children. Laura is passionate about working in partnership with parents to ensure all families receive the very best for their children.
Nicola Cooper holds a BTEC Nat Dip in Childcare and a Certificate in Early Years Practice (Level 4), and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies.
She has experience of working within a private day nursery setting and has worked as a EYFS teaching assistant for the past 13 years. Having worked across all age ranges between 0 to 5 she has an excellent understanding of what is required to manage the day to day running of a childcare setting.
Being a mother herself she has first hand understanding of the need for high quality early years care and education provision. Nicola prides herself on being a successful communicator and working in partnership with parents.