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All staff hold Paediatric First Aid & Food Hygiene certificates and have completed Safeguarding Group B, Allergy & Anaphylaxis, Prevent, Diabetes management and Health & Safety training.
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The legally Responsible Individual is Laura Marlow. Laura has a level 3 Diploma in Childcare, Development and Learning as well as Playwork and is also a registered childminder. Laura has a special interest in outdoor play and has completed Forest School training as well as an accredited Diploma in Childhood Nutrition. She is responsible for running the Healthy Snack Award scheme and meal planning. Laura holds a group C safeguarding certificate.
Gemma Evans is the Manager and lead for adult & child first aid as well as the Safeguarding lead. She holds advanced practice Level 5 Diploma in Childcare, Learning & Development - Management and is studying for a degree in Childhood Studies.
Samantha is Assistant Manager and has a level 3 Diploma in Childcare and is a qualified Playworker. She brings many years of experience to the role and has a special interest in creative play and activities. Samantha is the group leader for the 3 & 4 year olds & Deputy Safeguarding lead.
Lottie holds a level 3 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development and an Honours Degree in Childhood Studies. Lottie is particularly interested in sensory play and Additional Learning Needs, which she studied at a higher level as part of her further degree course. Lottie is the group leader for the 2 year olds & is lead for the new assessment criteria.
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​Gemma, Samantha & Lottie are nominated Persons in Charge with CIW. Laura, Gemma, Samantha, Lottie & Tabitha all hold Group C safeguarding certificate - advanced practice. Laura, Gemma & Samantha are fire wardens.
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Tabitha holds a level 3 Diploma in Childcare and loves dramatic play, & small world creations. ​​Tamar is a fully qualified playworker with extensive experience in both schools and Early Years. She brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the types of play and risk management. Kiera has a level 3 Diploma in Young Persons studies with a background in school and social care. She has an interest in phonics, language skills and UNCRC.
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At Little Explorers, we recognise the importance of a healthy and balanced diet for children's overall health, and to help them feel at their best and ready to learn & play.
We aim to offer a wide range of fruit, vegetables and proteins to provide your children with the best start in life. Our menus are created in line with the nutrition guidelines set out by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Our staff have undertaken several training courses in regard to childhood nutrition, holding an Agored Cymru level 2 Community Food & Nutrition skills for early years qualification. We are proud to provide good quality, home cooked meals. We are part of the Veg Cities program, pledging to serve at least 2 portions of vegetables each lunchtime & reduce food waste. We also hold a Healthy Snack Award Plus, which means our snacks are guaranteed to be healthy and approved by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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We offer a 3 weekly menu that changes in line with the seasons and reflects the produce available. These are drawn up in consultation with parents and children and we try to offer a range of new foods to try as well as some old favourites.
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We cater to all food requirements and hold allergy management certificates. If you have any queries regarding this, please do let us know. Below is an example of our menu.
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