Hummingbirds Nursery
The Team
Alison Pearce
Nat Scott
Directors
Ali and Nat are both qualified Early Years Practitioners who formed Hummingbirds over a decade ago with a shared vision to create a child centred, homely environment which nurtures kindness, confidence and wonderment.
As mothers themselves, they understand the importance of the parent-nursery relationship and put a high emphasis on communication with home.
During 2020 they were given the opportunity to move the setting into a beautiful, purpose built building in College Farm Yard in Bramdean, Alresford. Hummingbirds Nursery opened it's new doors in May 2022.
Sharon
Manager
A qualified teacher with over 20 years experience, Sharon has been Deputy Head and Head of Early Years at Bedales Pre-prep, Dunannie for many years. She is also a dance specialist and loves seeing children grow in confidence through movement and dance. Sharon is our Safeguarding Lead, having much experience in this area. A Mum of three, Sharon is passionate about supporting families by providing high quality childcare for little ones.
Emily
Deputy Manager
Lead for under two years
Bunnies
Emily has been a core part of the Hummingbirds team since 2017. She has a level 4 foundation degree.
As our resident baby whisperer, Emily is the lead for our Bunnies group and in 2022 also took on the role of deputy manager.
Emily grew up in the countryside and loves sharing her passion for nature with the children.
Susie
SENCO
2-3 years lead
Hedgehogs
Susie is an Early Years teacher, she is deeply committed to providing safe and secure secondary attachments for children that allow them to flourish beyond their own home environment.
She enjoys helping to facilitate learning through playing and exploring.
Christie
Senior Early Year Practitioner
Preschool Lead
Christie has a Foundation Degree of arts in Early years care and education and years of experience working in a variety of nurseries.
She encourages messy play and likes to get creative with activities to improve fine and gross motor skills.
Outside of nursery, Christie is training for a half marathon and loves skiing and horse riding.
Sophie S
Early Years Practitioner
Bunnies
Sophie has a level 3 in Early Years Education. She has a wealth of experience in different nursery settings.
She loves being outside and enjoys sport. She is always smiling and the children love her fun and happy approach to learning.
Sophie is currently on maternity leave.
Eloise
Early Years Practitioner
Foxes
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Claudia
Early Years Apprentice
Claudia says that working at Hummingbirds is her dream job! She is working towards her level 3 qualification in childcare.
When she is not covered in paint, giving cuddles and reading stories to little ones, she enjoys going to the gym, horse riding and following the sun.
Ruby
Early Years Apprentice
Ruby is working towards a level 3 childcare qualification. She shares her time between Hummingbirds and her role as a private nanny.
In her spare time Ruby loves sewing, painting and making jewellery.
Supporting children with their own creative projects is a particular interest of Ruby's at nursery.
Clare
Early Years Practitioner
Clare has a Level 4 diploma in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As well as a further qualification in advanced managing challenging behaviours.
She has been working in school settings for the last 8 years and is qualified in British Sign Language. At Hummingbirds, Clare is teaching Makaton as a communication tool. Clare says that she loves getting outside, exploring on our daily walks and watching the children's skills grow.
Outside of nursery, Clare enjoys dancing!
Raychel
Early Years Practitioner
Raychel has come to Hummingbirds following many years of teaching horse riding with a focus on teaching children. She has a Level 3 qualification in teaching horse riding.
She has always wanted to work with children and is hoping to complete a further qualification in childcare in the near future.
Raychel played rugby for Hampshire and loves to play ball games with the children to improve their hand-eye coordination.
Tracey
Chef
Tracey is a brilliant chef with previous experience working in a Montessori.
She is a wonderful cook and manages our lunchtimes, providing the children with nutritious and home-cooked food.
Tracey spends an hour with the children each day and often facilitates fun cooking sessions in small groups.
Sarah
Chef
Sarah has a wealth of experience cooking for local schools.
She manages our evening meals and, again, provides delicious, healthy meals for the children.
Visiting Teachers
James
James comes from Soccer Schools UK and attends Hummingbirds weekly.
His nursery session involves a mixture of SSUK's football "mini-kickers" programme and "multi-skills" programme. The sessions are designed to teach 2-4 year olds the basic skills of football and sport in a fun and creative environment.
He introduces the key fundamentals of movement and ball skills as well as starting to use sporting equipment.
Lorna
Lorna is the owner and coach of Playball Hampshire and attends Hummingbirds twice weekly.
She has 7 years experience of coaching children and uses the Playball structured programme to give each child a sound base from which to develop further sporting skills.
The children love her fun and engaging sessions.
Chloe
Chloe is a fully qualified Drama teacher and the owner of Debutots Southampton North and Winchester. She visits Hummingbirds once a week to provide a special mix of interactive story telling and drama.
She inspires children to develop a love for stories and language and give them the opportunity to explore the wonder of their own imaginations.