Easebourne Nursery

Annie Beadle

Nursery Manager

I’ve been working at the Nursery since we opened in 2001, initially training for my NVQ Levels 2 & 3. During this time, I also worked in the Reception Class at Easebourne Primary and have not looked back since! I progressed to Deputy, then Manager, then completed my Degree in Early Childhood Studies and gained Early Years Teacher status in 2013. I love making a difference to our little people’s lives and have had quite a few pass through the Nursery over the years! We now have children of children we first looked after all those years ago. Our Nursery has an A-MAZ-ING staff team, which I am extremely proud to lead. I enjoy going away in our motorhome, and have a spaniel called Elsie, she’s my baby?!

Sue Budd

Deputy Nursery Manager

I’m Sue & I’ve been at Early Days Nursery since its founding in September 2001. After gaining my qualifications in Early Years Care & Education, I progressed to Deputy. I am proud to be an integral part of such an amazing team. Here at Easebourne we are like family.
Over the years I have seen many little ones flourish and grow, more recently from Caterpillars through to Bumble Bees, with generations developing and passing through, we are truly part of the community. Alongside my time at the Nursery, I cared for my own four young children, who are now all grown up and have made me a Grandma. I completed my Level 3 Forest School training, which I am really passionate about, giving the children benefit in their kinaesthetic-tactile learning as well as the freedom of the outdoor space, which I really enjoy, walking, gardening and camping. Being on the computer does not come second nature to me but that doesn’t stop me typing away when I need to, although my fingers are definitely better suited to being green, spending time in the great outdoors.

Mandy Hill

Nursery Practitioner

I started in the Nursery when it first opened in 2001, only two mornings a week in those days! I went to college and gained my NVQ Level 3. I enjoy working with the children, helping & watching them grow in self-confidence and gaining their social skills. I am quite creative and love messy play! I have four children and two grandchildren, we have a very large family. I enjoy (and am quite good at!) sports, especially playing stoolball.

Annie Ford

(aka Tweenie…because we can’t have two Annie’s!) – Nursery Practitioner

My journey with Easebourne Nursery started in 2007, as a college student on placement for my Diploma in Childcare. After my training, I became an employee. I love seeing the children progress through the Nursery, helping them learn new skills and grow their own individual personalities. I am a mummy to two children. We love to visit the beach and take long walks at the weekends.

Emma Allen

Nursery Practitioner

I started at Easebourne in 2016 as an Assistant and have now almost completed my Early Years Educator Level 3. Alongside a lovely team of staff, I love to support and watch the children develop and grow. In my spare time I love to spend time with my two children, family & friends. I enjoy paddle-boarding, dancing, crocheting & baking.

Jess Morter

Nursery Practitioner

Hello! I joined Nursery a couple of years ago on a temporary contract and am now part of the permanent staff. I enjoy being creative and artistic and I love spending time on my sewing machine. I’ve recently moved and have a large garden to maintain, so I’m also learning all about gardening! I’m a mum of two boys, who both attend Easebourne Primary School. We all enjoy camping and spending days down on the beach. In September I’ll be starting at college, doing my Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce.

Mrs Emma Sharp

Nursery Practitioner

I initially started working at Easebourne Primary School,
in Reception Class, over 13 years ago and remained there until
I left a few years ago for a short career change, but I found myself
missing the children and so returned.
When a job came up in the Nursery, I was delighted! I had always worked
closely with the team, while I was in Reception Class, and knew
how amazing they all were!
I love everything about my job and I love making a difference.
Being able to be part of a team, where we all share the same values and
love of our jobs, is a real privilege.
I have 3 grown up children of my own, who all passed through
Easebourne Primary School.
I love walking, reading and am just learning how to crochet.

Mrs Louise Rowland

Nursery Assistant

I’m Lou and I have been working at the Nursery for two years.
I absolutely love it here! It’s a great place to work. I had a complete
change of career from working at a holiday park and I’m so
pleased I made the change.
I have two children, a girl and a boy, who both go to Easebourne Primary School.
I love spending time with family, my favourite place is the beach!