When she was younger, Sam Place had a bird’s eye view of childcare, so it was an easy decision for her to make when she decided to make it a career out of it.
That’s because Sam’s mum was the manager of a nursery and she used to help out on work experience. Continue reading “Clever Clogs – Sam”
Catherine Mann originally though she was headed for a career as a social worker until work experience at a nursery changed her mind altogether.
She knew instantly that childcare was the job for her and joined Clever Clogs immediately after leaving college. Continue reading “Clever Clogs – Catherine”
Amy Oldroyd’s creative side comes in perfectly in her role as Senior Practitioner in Big Inventors, our room at Bowburn for children aged 3 to 4.
The 32-year-old enjoys pottering at home, whether it’s making photo frames or playing with glitter and that means the children benefit at the nursery too. Continue reading “Clever Clogs – Amy”
Kayleigh Hann is our longest serving member of staff at Clever Clogs and says she wanted to work in childcare for as long as she can remember.
Kayleigh joined the nursery straight from college 14 years ago, and now aged 32, she is a Senior Practitioner in charge of Little Owls & Foxes, our pre-school room. Continue reading “Clever Clogs – Kayleigh”
Having younger siblings gave Kayley Smith an insight into childcare and she has been doing it professionally at Clever Clogs ever since.
Now 32, Kayley has been with the nursery for 15 years and is Senior Practitioner in Tiny Miracles, our baby room. Continue reading “Clever Clogs – Kayley”
We recently said a special goodbye to pupils who are about to take the next step in their educational journey.
A total of 54 children at the Clever Clogs Day Nurseries in Bowburn and Belmont recently took part in a special graduation ceremony, ahead of leaving to start ‘big school’ in September. Continue reading “A special goodbye”
Donna Green’s first experience of care was often a challenging one, but she credits that with making her a better Nursery Practitioner.
That’s because before joining Clever Clogs, the 32-year-old worked in a supported living service providing care for people with mental health, autism, and epilepsy.
Claire Noble has worked at two ends of the care spectrum, elderly care and now childcare.
She retrained as a nursery practitioner after deciding that losing people in residential care had become too difficult for her.
Keep up with day-to-day life at our outstanding nurseries
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Tel: 0191 384 3610
Address: New Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1GG
Email: info@cclogs.com
Nursery Manager: Sharon Lewis
Tel: 0191 377 9192
Address: Durham Road, Durham, DH6 5AT
Email: info@cclogs.com
Nursery Manager: Sharon Lewis