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
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