"Welcoming to everyone, personable to each child, observations and planning, thoughtfulness of each child’s uniqueness."
Our Passionate and Dedicated Team
The warm, friendly, and dedicated team help to make Jordans Village Nursery School outstanding and is one of its key strengths. We have an experienced team of teachers and most of us are former parents at the nursery. Everyone works extremely well together to provide high-quality teaching. Everyone attends regular training and we are all qualified in paediatric first aid and child protection. Each member of the team has responsibility for particular areas of the nursery's provision. We adhere to the government and LEA SEND code of practice.
When your child starts nursery they will be assigned a key person. The key person will work with you to ensure your child's transition into nursery goes smoothly. Each child is individual and it is important to work at a pace that suits them. The key person's relationship with your child will help them feel happy and secure whilst at nursery.
'the key person system is exceptional. Children form secure, emotional attachments...they meet individual needs extremely well and help build their confidence.'
(OFSTED report)
The key person will work with your child to progress them through the 3 prime areas of learning onto the 4 specific areas. The key person makes regular observations which can be viewed on Tapestry, our online report system. Upon entry you will be sent a passcode for your child's online journal. All observations and reports will be available to be viewed at any time. Please add comments or observations of your own to your child's journal. The journal is an interactive, live documentation of your child's progression, growth and learning.
Meet The Team
Liza Langton - Nursery Manager
Liza is the Nursery Manager. She joined the Nursery in September 2006. She has a level 3 Diploma in Childcare. Liza deals with all the day to day areas of running the nursery. Liza is also the SENCO lead and provides support for children with SEN. Liza designs and looks after the website.
Sam Pettit - Assistant Manager
Sam joined the Nursery in September 2003. She is the Assistant Manager. She has a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare. Sam, with Nicola, organises our termly concerts. Sam also liaises with our parent fundraising team to help raise money for the Nursery.
Chrissie Driscoll - Finance Manager
Chrissie joined the Nursery September 2020. Chrissie has a level 3 Diploma in Childcare and has been a foster carer for many years. Chrissie is our Finance Manager and deals with all monetary matters. She is happy to assist parents with their BCC funding. You can contact Chrissie at chrissie.jvns@gmail.com
Janine Yalden
Janine joined the Nursery in September 2024. She is a qualified teacher and has worked at the Chalfont Community College for many years.
Emma Ayers
Emma joined the Nursery in September 2023, initially as a Learning Support Assistant. She joined the permanent team in September 2024. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.
Lisa Ballard
Lisa joined the Nursery in September 2004. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare. Lisa has run her own child minding business and was previously the Nursery Manager.
Natalie Nasr
Natalie joined the nursery, initially as a Learning Assistant and then as part of the permanent team in September 2023. She is a qualified teacher.
Nicola Coyne - Admissions Manager
Nicola joined the Nursery in September 2009. She is a qualified teacher. Nicola looks after admissions and reservations for sessions for your child. You can contact Nicola at admissions.jvns@gmail.com
Nicola is also our Child Protection Officer. Nicola, with Sam, organises our termly concerts.
Maria Gomez Monedero
Maria has volunteered with the Nursery for many years. She joined the permanent team in September 2024. Maria has a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.
Susan Lawrence
Susan joined the nursery in September 2014. She is a qualified teacher. Susan looks after our library, ensuring we have a broad range of books covering all areas of learning whilst reflecting the cultural diversity of the nursery children. Susan also assists Liza with support for children with SEN.
Chris Drury
Chris worked for many years at the Nursery. She is now a very dedicated bank/voluntary member of staff who regularly helps at nursery. Chris has a Level 3 diploma in Childcare.
Clare Hodgson
Clare is our pianist, who comes in regularly to play for the children. She also plays at all our concerts.
