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Matt Styles ­ Owner & Deputy Manager
"Working with children is a major part of my life and I have been a
volunteer at a wide range of children's clubs, holiday camps, and
other children's activities since I was a teenager. In 2004, after
increasingly being involved with the children's work at New Life
church, I was employed full time as the Children's leader with overall
responsibility for all children's work within the church. This role
expanded to the wider community which meant taking regularly school assemblies at
Kingfield, Westfield and Barnsbury School. Also, along with Laura, I ran an annual
holiday club for over 140 children each August.

In 2004 I completed a diploma in `Children's Evangelism and Nurture'. I have recently
completed my diploma to gain a full and relevant level 3 qualification in childcare. I
work on the business side of the Pre-School but also, due my enjoyment of being at
the Pre-school, have been increasing my day to day experience and involvement with
the children."

Relevant Qualifications and Training:
Cache Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce Level 3
Safer Recruitment for Managers and Owners
Paediatric First Aid
Working Together to Safeguard Children

Natalie Wells ­ Day to Day Manager

"I have worked with children for as long as I can remember; helping
with Sunday school, babysitting and spending days off school at a
friend's nursery, amongst other things.

I completed my Certificate in Preschool Practice in 2007 and found I
really enjoyed learning about the Early Years. So I have since gone on
to start an Early Years Foundation Degree, which I hope to complete in the next
couple of years.

As well as working at Foundations, I work for a charity in Woking which runs
activities for children and adults with disabilities. I help at their weekend and holiday
schemes.

In my spare time I like to help out at a friend's dance school, where I have taken part
in classes and shows for many years. I am enjoying being able to share some dance
activities with the children at Foundations."

Relevant Qualifications:
Certificate in Pre-school Practice Level 2
Certificate in Early Years Level 4
Inclusion and the SEN Code of Practice