Meet the First Nursery Team

Our Staff Team led by mother and daughter, Marjorie Robson and Margot Smolenska, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Nursery. All core staff members are well qualified (plus any new trainees working towards their qualifications) with the range of qualifications reflecting the diverse experience within the team.

Froebel trained Nursery Manager, Margot, is the Lead Professional for the Nursery and a certified Forest School Leader. She also has a B.A. in Childhood Practice. We have two further staff who have recently completed their B.A. in Childhood Practice, and several assistant Forest School leaders. All staff are qualified to at least Level 3 Practitioner status, and undergo regular update training in First Aid, Child Protection, Food Hygiene and Infection Control, as well as taking part in our CPD programme which each year reflects the Nursery’s priorities: continuous improvement, nurture, life skills, and of primary importance, outdoor learning through contact with Nature.

Margot Smolenska

Margot Smolenska

Manager
Marjorie Robson

Marjorie Robson

Manager
Allison Moffat

Allison Moffat

Deputy Manager
Heather Lees

Heather Lees

Nursery Practitioner
Kelly Graham

Kelly Graham

Leithen Room Team Leader
Kamila Morawska

Kamila Morawska

Nursery Practitioner
Kay Harland

Kay Harland

Nursery Practitioner
Susan Cassidy

Susan Cassidy

Nursery Practitioner
Lindsey Gilmore

Lindsey Gilmore

Nursery Chef
Lauren Goudie

Lauren Goudie

Nursery Practitioner
Rebecca Haddon

Rebecca Haddon

Nursery Practitioner
Kasia Wasilewska

Kasia Wasilewska

Nursery Practitioner
Lyndsey Farmer

Lyndsey Farmer

Out of School Care Team Leader
Lindsay Gray

Lindsay Gray

Nursery Practitioner
Amy Peterson

Amy Peterson

Nursery Assistant
Hayley Little

Hayley Little

Nursery Practitioner
Gaye Brown

Gaye Brown

Nursery Practitioner
Lauren Hardwick

Lauren Hardwick

Tweed Room Team Leader
Veronica Rogerson

Veronica Rogerson

Nursery Practitioner
Manor Carrol

Manor Carrol

Nursery Assistant

John Doe

John Doe

John Doe