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Our Nursery Team

Abinger Common Nursery benefits from a highly experienced, nurturing and dedicated team.  

Our team consists of 6 Practitioners who work directly with the children daily. 

The majority of the team hold Level 3 Childcare and Education qualifications or equivalent. 

Staff are supported in continuing to build on their professional development and understanding of various aspects of the EYFS, by attending regular workshops and training linked to this.  

Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training is consistently renewed and attended by all Nursery team members.  

“There is a strong culture of continuous professional development among the staff, who welcome ongoing professional development opportunities. Staff work together very well and are very supportive of each other” Ofsted 2014

Hayley Hatton Manager

Hi, I am Hayley Hatton. I am the manager of the Nursery and have been working here since 2005. I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCO for the setting. I love Forest School, walks in the Big Woods and I live in the village with my two boys.

Eve Waddingham

Hi, my name is Eve Waddingham and I am deputy manager of the nursery. I have worked as a nanny for many years and in nursery settings since my own children started school.  I love playing, reading, making a mess and being outdoors.  I am the designated safeguarding deputy.

Henny Maxwell

Hello I’m Henny Maxwell, I have been at nursery for 21 years. I am a mother of 3 and both my girls once attended the nursery. I do a lot of cooking with the children and LOVE GETTING MESSY!

Dena Burrell

Hi my name is Dena Burrell I have lived locally for a very long time. I have been in nursery education for about 20 years and have a diploma in Pre-School Practice. I‘m a grandmother to two very lively grandchildren whom I absolutely adore!

Martina Laudonia

My name is Martina, I am an au pair and I have been living in Abinger Common for two and a half years. I enjoy working with children and helping them to achieve their goals. I love playing, reading stories, writing and walking around the countryside. I love Abinger and I am very happy to be working at the nursery.

Coral Teixeira

Hello everyone, my name is Coral.  I’m thrilled to be back at Abinger Common Nursery.  I’ve been working with little people in the UK for over fourteen short years and bring a fun, creative and magical love of learning with me!

Rupert Thorne

Rupert runs a 30 minute session on Monday mornings at the Nursery. He teaches a wide variety of basic sporting skills to the children in a very enjoyable and fun way! The children are encouraged to develop their own individual skills and to also enjoy games involving partners and teams.

Kate Fairbrass

Hi, my name is Kate and I support the nursery team and committee with administration, mainly working from home. I live in the village and am a mum of three, with one child currently in attendance at the nursery.