ABOUT | Wellingtons Nursery

About Us

Wellingtons Nursery is based in a purpose-built setting attached to Wellington Hill Residents Association. Childcare provision has been at the heart of WHRA, serving the community for over 30 years. The original Pre-School closed its doors in December 2017. Wellingtons Nursery builds upon the nurturing reputation of its predecessor, providing a safe and stimulating environment where children learn, play and grow. It offers working parents flexible provision 50 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm. We also offer term time only places.

Wellingtons Nursery is the vision of Jo Hickling. Jo is married with three children and a large extended family.After gaining her childcare qualifications Jo worked at Wellington Hill Pre-School, eventually moving on and working in mainstream education for several years. Jo loved her time at Wellington Hill and maintains her passion for community and good quality early years provision .

Meet Our Staff

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Jo Hickling

Managing Director

With many years experience in the education sector, I have a passion for Early Years and family support. I am proud to be able to offer a high quality learning environment for future generations of children and their families in the Leeds 14 area.

Jess Hickling

Director

I am a qualified primary

education teacher and phonics lead.

My role involves offering background help and support, particularly with regard to provision and phonics. During the holidays I have responsibility for planning and running the Holiday Clubs for primary aged children.

Fiona

Nursery Manager

I have worked in a variety of childcare settings for over 18 years, I also ran my own childminding business for a few years, before becoming a mummy to two amazing children. I love coming to work every day knowing that I am helping provide a safe and nourishing environment for each child to learn and grow to their best ability. My biggest achievement other than becoming a mummy was I become the NDNA’S Nursery Practitioner of the year runner up in the country in 2010, nominated by the parents from my Nursery.

Kyla

Level 3 Practitioner/ SENDCo/ Room Leader

Kyla originally came to Wellingtons as an Early Years Apprentice. She has moved up through the nursery and is now a Level 3 Practitioner and room Leader. Kyla has a passion for working with children, and a thirst for learning and has recently taken on the position of SENDCo.

Cat

Level 3 Practitioner

Cat is an enthusiastic practitioner with an artistic flair, who uses her experiences working with children, and as a mum, to provide engaging activities for children.

Magda

Level 3 Practitioner

With a degree in Early School Education and Qualified Teacher Status Magda is a welcome addition to our team. Magda particularly enjoys teaching children about their environment and helping them to understand about the world around them.

Emily

Level 2 Practitioner/

Level 3 apprentice

Emily is our Level 2 Practitioner and is currently completing her Level 3 diploma.

She is passionate about working with children. In her spare time Emily is a member of a cheerleading team.

Usma

Early Years Apprentice

Usma is the youngest member of our team.

She is passionate about caring for children and uses her imagination with them in her play.

Helen

Cook

SEND Administrator

Helen has worked with children for many years. In her role as cook she particularly enjoys supporting children to make their own meals once a week.

Helen supports Kyla with the administration work for children with SEND.

Vicky

Level 3 Practitioner/ Playworker

Vicky is a nurturing and conscientious practitioner who has experience in working with children of all ages. Having previously worked at Wellingtons as a Practitioner Vicky now works in our holiday club.

Jake

Playworker

Qualified as a Level 3

specialist support for teaching and learning in schools. Jake enhances our holiday club provision and occasionally supports nursery. He particularly enjoys music and movement.

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