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Jane Medina is a fully qualified teacher with many years' experience. We employ fully qualified and experienced staff who work together to provide a homely, secure atmosphere in which the children can learn through play and gain confidence. We are registered with Staffordshire County Council as a pre-school nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years.

We have 8 staff, 3 full time and 4 part time and Mrs Medina, for a capacity of 25 children. Staff attend regular courses throughout the year.

All staff are First Aid and Child Protection trained.
Jane Medina - The Proprietor

Experienced teacher for over 25 years in the Sutton Coldfield area.

Took over at Coogee Nursery School in September 2004.
Jane
Gemma

Gemma Rushton - Assistant Manager

  • Whale Group Key Worker
  • Enco co-ordinator
  • Diploma in Childcare and Education
  • Leadership and management qualification
  • Over 10 years experience in working with 0 - 18 year olds
  • Joined the Coogee team in January 2008

Debbie

Debbie King - Deputy

  • Dolphin Group Key Worker
  • Senco co-ordinator
  • NVQ Assesor
  • NNEB
  • Management experience in day nursery settings.
  • Joined the Coogee team in 1983 with a short break in between.
Kathy

Kath Sawyer - Nursery Nurse

  • Starfish Group keyworker
  • NVQ 3
  • Has experience of working in a school library and working with year 5 children.
  • Joined the Coogee team in February 1998.
vicki

Vicki Aston-Green - Nursery Nurse

  • Starfish Group keyworker
  • Child protection co-ordniator (Safeguarding)
  • NNEB
  • Gained experience whilst at college, in nursery school,infant school, daycare with babies and a special needs school and on a childrens ward in hospital through placements.
  • Joined the Coogee team in February 2002
Louise

Louise Taylor- Nursery Nurse
(on maternity leave)

  • Dolphin Group keyworker
  • NNEB
  • Nanny for 8 yearsClassroom assistant for 4 years
  • Joined the Coogee team in February 2008
Katies

Katie Appleby - Nursery Nurse

  • Whale & Dolphin Group keyworker
  • BTEC diploma in childhood studies
  • 11 years experience as a nanny in the Sutton Coldfield area, as well as periods of time spent working within school nurseries.
  • Joined the Coogee team in February 2011
Laura

Laura Thomas - Nursery Nurse

  • Dolphin Group keyworker
  • Diploma in Childcare and Education
  • Has nannied overseas and in the local area for 7 years
  • Joined the Coogee team in November 2011
nicola

Nicola Smith - Nursery Nurse

  • Dolphin Group keyworker
  • Diploma in Pre-school Practice
  • Dental nurse for 12 years.
  • Gained experience in schools and a private nursery.
  • Joined the Coogee team in January 2011
 
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