Our Staff
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Arzu
Manager
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Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo
Hello, my name is Arzu. I have been working with children since 2005. I hold a BA (Honours) Degree in Education, an Early Years Foundation Degree, a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management) and a Level 3 Qualification in Children & Young People's Workforce (0-18). I enjoy working in partnership with parents and going the extra mile to meet the needs of each individual child. I am also a mother to two children.
Suganthini
Team leader/ Safeguarding officer
My name is Suganthini (you can call me Sugar). I'm from Sri Lanka. I've been working with children since 2009, because I love to work with children and see them grow. I have level 3 qualification in early years childcare & education. I'm also a mother of two. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and doing art and crafts. I can speak 3 languages: Tamil, Dutch & English.
Kemi
Deputy Manager /Health and Safety Officer
My name is Kemi. I have been working in childcare since 2018, this including nanny, babysitting, day camps and being within nurseries. I have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HNC - Level 5 equivalent) in Early Childhood Learning and Development and have a great passion for working with children. Teaching, guiding and caring for the upcoming generation has always been a passion of mine as I'd like to give the same level of care and happiness from genuine practitioners that I recieved as a child which made me who I am today. I enjoy music, messy play and fun and active activities!
Deirdre
Qualified Teacher (QTS)
Hello, my name is Deirdre.
After working in medical science laboratories, I trained to teach and hold a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education). I taught in a primary school for 16 years and have been working at The Ark since 2009. I have 3 grown up children and 4 grandchildren.
Antzela
Pre School Teacher
My name is Antzela and I am a Level 6 practitioner. I have been working for 2 years in a Montessori school. I love to work with children because you can learn from them as much as they learn from you, and to see them develop and progress is delightful.
Leanne
SenCO support worker
My name is Leanne. I am a qualified practitioner, holding a NCFE qualification, SenCO Level 3 and am trained in paediatric first aid. I am also Mum to a son at secondary school and have worked at the Ark since 2013. I love working with children, every day brings a smile.
Ade Ronkey
Pre School Teacher
Hello my name is Ade Ronkey. I am holding Level 3 Childcare diploma and working at The Ark since March 2024.
I have worked with children for 15 years. I am very enjoying working with children .
Ebru
Pre School Assistant
Hello My name is Ebru. I am study Child care and Education Level 2 . I have working with children for 3 years . I am very enjoying working with children.