Our Team
Our nursery boasts a dedicated and experienced team of educators who are deeply committed to Early Years Education. We engage a diverse group of professionals, including Montessori teachers, Froebel Teachers, Early Years Educators and individuals currently in training.
Our team comprises of Early Years Educators, Montessori Teachers and Forest School Leaders. Our dedicated practitioners go beyond teaching—they nurture, guide, and inspire every child in their care. They meet each child at their own stage of development, building on individual strengths while gently supporting them through new challenges. With an intuitive understanding of what each child needs, they know when to offer comfort, when to celebrate achievements, and when to allow space for quiet reflection. By truly getting to know every child, they ensure that each step forward feels meaningful, supported, and perfectly suited to them.
Kim Bradley – Director
A qualified Montessori Teacher, trained from birth -12 years. Kim dreamt of being a teacher since she was 3 years old and has been working in Early Years Education for over 15 years. She is very passionate about alternative methods of education and providing outstanding care and education for children. Kim believes children have a right to a childhood full of nature, imagination, creativity, fun and friends. She aims to empower children to make their own choices, explore their own interests and develop their ability to explore the world around them.
Lavinia Oduro - Nursery Manager
Lavinia is a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. She has a deep passion for supporting children’s learning and development, and for understanding how early experiences shape them as they grow into confident individuals. Lavinia strongly believes that every child is an individual, and that there is no single way for a child to learn or develop. She is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore the world around them. She is equally passionate about building a positive and empowering team culture. She aims to support and inspire her team, through a shared vision of education that embraces curiosity, awe, and wonder. Just as children experience through their everyday experiences.
Susana Jodar Navarro - Deputy Nursery Manager and Pre School Room Leader
Susana is a qualified Level 4 Early Years Practitioner with over 8 years of experience working in early years settings. She is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve the best outcomes, including those with SEND. Her interests also include physical activity, nutrition and wellbeing; helping to create opportunities for children and families to develop healthy lifestyles. During her free time, Susana enjoys outdoor activities like hiking in the mountains. Her love for nature inspired her to begin a Forest School course, and she will soon become a Forest School Leader. Additionally, she enjoys music and plays the guitar, which she uses at the nursery to sing and create songs with children.