"The strength of the team is each individual member and the strength of each individual member Is the team".
MEET THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
ELEANOR HUTTON
Manager
Explorosity Education is owned and managed by myself, Eleanor Hutton, an Early Years Teacher. I have worked in and with many day nurseries and early years' professionals over the last seventeen years, each with their own vision of what inspiring and exceptional childcare, teaching and learning would look like. With that in mind, I have developed my own vision and ethos based on various approaches and theories from inspirational figures and settings alongside my own true passion, enthusiasm and love for Early Years teaching and learning.
Eleanor is the safeguarding lead for the setting.
Our Lead Teaching Team
We have three playrooms at Explorosity - The Baby Lounge, The Toddler Room and the Kindergarten. Each of these rooms are lead by a dedicated and qualified practitioner, passionate about providing the highest quality of care for your child
TARA
Kindergarten Teacher / Pyramid Provision Lead
Tara began her career in early years over 15 years ago. She is so passionate about providing the highest quality provision for our children and she knows her children exceptionally well.
Tara holds a BA(Hons) Early Years and is currently working towards her Early Years Teacher Status.
JENNY JERMAINE
3rd in Charge / Kindergarten 2 Lead Teacher / SEND Lead
Jenny is a certified forest school leader with a passion for being outdoors.
Jenny is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable member of our team. Her hobbies include adventuring outdoors and making memories with her own three children.
Jenny holds a Fda in Early Years Education
BECCA BATTEN
Toddler Room Lead Teacher
Becca has taught both in School and Early Years, she has most recently worked with children for the local authority. Becca is a keen netballer and loves mechanics.
Becca loves something about every season and is keen to share this with our little ones!
Becca holds qualified teacher status
JENNA KIRKBY
Baby Lounge Supervisor / Deputy Manager
Jenna has lead early years practice for over 5 years. Jenna has a very warm and caring personality perfectly suited to providing the highest quality care to our youngest children.
Jenna has a fun, bubbly and approachable personality. You will usually find Jenna snuggled up reading stories or engaged in messy play!
Jenna currently holds a first class BA(Hons) Early Years.
Our Teaching Team
RACHEL
Early Years Teacher / Health & Safety Officer
Rachel has worked in the early years for over fifteen years. You will usually find Rachel exploring the outdoors or baking.
Rachel has a BA(Hons) in Early Years and holds Early Years Teacher Status.
ELLIE
Early Years Teacher
Ellie joined our team in January 2022. Ellie is so very creative and always goes the extra mile to support our little ones.
Ellie holds Qualified Teacher Status and an MA in Special Educational Needs.
JESS
Early Years Teacher
Jess completed her teaching degree in 2021, since then she has worked in early years and has loved every minute of it! She is passionate about play based learning.
Jess holds Qualified Teacher Status.
LAUREN
Kindergarten Educator
Lauren joined the team in 2024. She is passionate about working with young children with a particular interest in physical education!
Lauren holds a Fda Early Childhood Studies
CHARLOTTE
Early Years Educator
Charlotte began at Explorosity in 2024. She is a busy mum of 3, she has worked with children for many years, previously working as a private nanny.
Charlotte holds an NNEB in childcare.
EMILY GRANT
Toddler Lounge Teacher
Emily is so bubbly and passionate, her smiles are contagious. She creates the most exciting activities for our little ones and is an excellent key person.
Emily holds Qualified Teacher Status.
EMMA
Baby Lounge Early Years Educator
Emma has been in Early Years for over 15 years, she is very dedicated to her work. Emma is also a qualified baby massage and toddler yoga instructor which she runs in our provision.
Emma holds a Level 4 Early Years
LAURA
Kindergarten Early Years Educator
Laura has worked in early years for over 15 years.
Laura holds a Fda in Early Years Education.
CHLOE
Early Years Teacher
Chloe is usually found sharing stories with children or exploring in the garden. Chloe is such a passionate and dedicated teacher.
Chloe works in our Kindergarten Room and holds Qualified Teacher Status.
(Chloe is currently on maternity leave until February 2025)
BECKY G
Baby Lounge Early Years Educator
Becky has worked in early years since she left school. She has such a calming personality. Becky's expertise is with the 0-2 age range.
Becky holds a Level 3 in Early Years Education.
BECKY P
Toddler Lounge Early Years Educator
Becky has been in Early Years for nearly 10 years. Becky loves working with the Toddler age group. She has such a kind and caring personality.
Becky holds a Level 3 in Early Years and a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies.
TOLA
Kindergarten Teacher
Tola completed her teacher training before joining explorosity. She is at the beginning of her early years career. She has a passion for working with children aged 3-5 years old.
Tola holds Qualified Teacher Status.
AMBER
Toddler Lounge Educator
Amber has worked in early years since she left school. She enjoys working with children aged two to three.
Amber holds a Level 3 in Early Years Education.
EMILY FLETCHER
Early Years Teacher
Emily loves working within the early years! You will usually find her in messy or creative play! Emily has a keen interest in travelling.
Emily holds qualified teacher status
RHIAN
Toddler Lounge Educator
Rhian has recently completed her early years level three qualification as she embarks on her early years career as a qualified practitioner.
KATE
Relief Practitioner
Kate has worked with us since 2020, initially as a student, now as a relief practitioner.
Kate is a qualified teacher.
EMILY FIELDS
Kindergarten Teacher
Emily loves finding out about the past and using this in education to create a sense of awe and wonder as well as using her own imagination and getting creative.
Emily is a qualified teacher.
RUBY LAWLER
Apprentice Early Years Educator
Ruby joined us in Autumn 2022. She is currently working towards her level three qualification in Early Years Education.
Would you like to join our team?
Are you fabulous? We are always searching for passionate and dedicated early years practitioners to join our amazing team. If you think this could be you, complete the form below and one of our management team will get back to you.