Meet the Little Tinkers Team
Care at Little Tinkers is delivered by a small team throughout the week. Here's a little bit more information about us all.
Hi! I'm Rebecca and I am mum of two lovely girls. I founded Little Tinkers in 2011, after having my youngest daughter. I'm Level 3 qualified, designated safeguarding lead trained, have a paediatric first aid certificate (and also completed a youth mental health first aid and Level 2 in understanding children's mental health), and am certificated in Baby Sign and Level 2 food hygiene too.
Rebecca
Director
My name is Matt (Rebecca's husband) and I've been part of Little Tinkers since 2014. I'm Level 3 qualified, designated safeguarding lead trained, have a paediatric first aid certificate and am certificated in Baby Sign, Level 2 food hygiene and Team Teach.
Matt
Director
I'm Bethan and I've been the full time Little Tinkers Nursery Manager since it opened in 2019. I'm Level 3 qualified (currently finishing my Level 5 in Management), designated safeguarding lead trained, SENDCO, have a paediatric first aid certificate (and also completed a youth mental health first aid accreditation), and am certificated in Baby Sign, Boogie Babes and Level 2 food hygiene.
Bethan
Nursery Manager
My name's Becky and I joined Little Tinkers full time in 2021. I've now progressed to Deputy Manager, based in Pre-School. I'm Level 3 qualified, with an additional Level 3 in Early Years SENCO too. I hold a paediatric first aid certificate, am trained up to designated lead level in safeguarding as well as being Level 2 food hygiene and WellComm certified.
Becky
Deputy Manager
I'm Janine and I joined Little Tinkers in 2019. I am the Room Leader for the Under 2s room. I'm Level 3 qualified as well as having Baby Sign, Pyjama Drama and WellComm accreditations. I also have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained up to designated lead level in safeguarding.
Janine
Under 2s Room Leader
I'm Roshini and I've been part of the Little Tinkers team since 2021, working full time as the Over 2s Room Leader. I'm Level 3 qualified, as well as holding a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained up to designated lead level in safeguarding. I have also undertaken specialist training in behaviour management. I am WellComm certified.
Roshini
Over 2s Room Leader
I'm Lucy and I've been with Little Tinkers since 2019. I'm Level 3 qualified, hold a Level 2 in food hygiene and am Fire Safety trained too. I have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Lucy
Play Leader
My name's Emily and I've been working at Little Tinkers since 2021. I'm passionate about promoting physical activity in the early years and am undertaking my Level 3. I have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Emily
Play Leader
My name's Shannon and I joined Little Tinkers in 2022, working at nursery, as well at Little Tinkers Norbury. I've completed my Level 2 and will complete my Level 3 this year. I also hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Shannon
Play Leader
I'm Jo and I've been working with Little Tinkers since 2018. I'm Level 3 qualified, have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding and Boogie Babes.
Jo
Play Leader
I'm Lily-Mae and I joined the Little Tinkers team in 2021. I am Level 3 qualified, have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Lily-Mae
Play Leader
Hi! I'm Natalie and I joined the Little Tinkers team in 2023. I am Level 3 qualified, will shortly hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Natalie
Play Leader
My name is Jess and I joined Little Tinkers in 2022, currently acting as Room Leader whilst Roshini is on maternity leave. I'm Level 6 qualified, hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am certificated in children's mental health, as well as being trained in safeguarding.
Jess
Temporary 2-3s Room Leader
My name is Mya and I moved to Little Tinkers earlier this year. I'm Level 3 qualified, hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained up to designated lead level in safeguarding.
Mya
Play Leader
My name's Leah and I've been part of the Little Tinkers team since 2023. I'm Level 3 qualified, with a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained trained in safeguarding.
Leah
Play Leader
My name is Laura and I became a Little Tinker earlier this year! I'm working towards my Level 3 qualification, hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Laura
Play Leader
My name is Grace and I started with Little Tinkers in 2023. I'm Level 2 qualified and working to become Level 3 qualified. I hold a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Grace
Nursery Apprentice
My name's Leanne and I've been part of the Little Tinkers team since 2022. I'm Level 4 CTLLS qualified, with significant experience in SEND support. I have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained trained up to designated lead level in safeguarding.
Leanne
SEND Support
Hi! I'm Julie and I joined Little Tinkers as their chef in 2019. I'm Level 2 food hygiene certified and have undertaken Food Allergen Awareness as well as training on Nutrition in Early Years. I also have a paediatric first aid certificate and am trained in safeguarding.
Julie
Chef