Meet the team at Higher Broughton

Some of our staff have over 30 years’ experience working in childcare. Collectively we have over 318 years of experience within our staff team who are all dedicated to providing the best care for your child.

Nursery Manager, Val Worrall

I have worked at Higher Broughton Nursery since 2012. I have a BA Hons degree in advanced early years and health and early years professional status (EYPS). I have 40 years’ experience of working within the childcare sector. I am passionate about childcare and supporting all children and their families to thrive. To watch children, learn and grow and develop their personalities and to be the best that they can be.

I am a safeguarding lead

Deputy Nursery Manager, Alison Savage

I have worked within the local authority for more than 22 years. I have an N.N.E.B and I am the Deputy Manager at the nursery. Within my role I specialise, and I am the coordinator in SEND. I provide support and guidance on development for our children and also support our families.

I am a SENDCO

Team Leader, Caroline Hughes

I started working for the local authority in Early Years 1987. I have an N.N.E.B. My main aim in my job is to support families and nurture children so they are confident independent individuals.

I am a ENCO

Team Leader, Gerardine Edge

I have worked at Higher Broughton Nursery since the year 2000. I have a NVQ 4 in Childcare. I enjoy seeing the children enjoying themselves, being happy and achieving in all areas to their full potential.

I am a communications champion

Team Leader, Dan Buckley

I have worked at Higher Broughton Nursery since 2020. I have a level 3 early years educator qualification. I am passionate about seeing all the children’s individual personalities and confidence develop within their time at nursery. I promote a communication friendly setting within our nursery.

I am a communications champion

Meet the rest of our team

• Deputy Team Leader, Leza Moreton - Communication champion
• Deputy Team Leader, Laura Crossfield - Home learning ideas
• Deputy Team Leader, Jo Hogan - library membership
• Early Years Educator, Lyndsey Turner
• Early Years Educator, Nic Gluchowski - PSED
• Early Years Educator, Stacey Chambers - Staff IT support
• Early Years Educator, Collette Cardall - We are Tooth friendly
• Early Years Educator, Michelle Parsons - community links
• Early Years Educator, Nadia Wilkinson - Physical (PANCO)
• Early Years Educator, Debbie Roberts
• Early Years Educator, Marie Erskine
• Apprentice, Ellisha Reeves
• Apprentice, Becky Nicholson