OUR STAFF

Fledglings Thorne is managed by a qualified primary school teacher with over ten years experience. Research suggests that outcomes for children are better in nurseries which are led by Early Years teachers. Our staff receive full training in safeguarding children, PREVENT and food hygience. All our staff are also paediatric first aid trained. We are committed to investing in our staff, enabling them to provide the best quality care for our children. Many of our staff are currently studying to achieve higher childcare qualifications.

Meet the team

  

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Anna Dougherty

Managing Director

John Dougherty

Area Manager

Mary Dunphy

Nursery Manager

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Special educational needs coordinator

Poppy Wickham

Toddler room nursery nurse

Sophie Jacobs

Toddler Room Lead

Abbie Chubb

Toddler Room Nursery Nurse

Emily Fletcher

Preschool Room Leader

Emily is currently on maternity leave and is due to return in 2026

Stephanie Potter

Preschool Room Nursery Nurse

Sophie Richardson-Smith

Preschool Nursery Nurse

Kimberley Carroll

Nursery Nurse

Rebecca Frisby

Deputy Nursery Manager

Baby Room Leader

Kenna Manners

Preschool Room Leader

Haley Withers

Baby Room Nursery Nurse

Gemma Kibble

Baby Room Nursery Nurse

Ellie May Millen

Baby room Nursery Nurse

Hattie Chubb

Nursery Assistant

Louise Tyas

Nursery Nurse - SEND support

Georgia Hookway

Nursery Nurse

Ellie Frost

Nursery Nurse

Victoria Rafferty

Nursery Cook