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Meet our Team

Dandelion knows that high quality learning is facilitated by high quality interactions with skilled staff.  

 

Dandelion prides itself on its bespoke staff training package and is proud of its teams skills and qualifications: 

 

  • OVER 50% of our staff hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • 62% are educated to at least degree level

  • OVER 40% hold a level 3 in Early Years Education 

  • Over 30% of staff hold a level 3 Special Education Coordinator qualification (A managing director holds a master’s level Special Education Needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) qualification)

  • 1 staff member holds a level 5 Early Years management course (a 2nd is now completing this)

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The government wish to ‘dumb’ down the necessary qualifications for Early Years staff - this is unacceptable! Our expectations are high and our staffing team is committed to professional development; this helps them to provide the best possible Early Years teaching and learning possible. 

Want to join the team? 

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Managing Directors

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Emma

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Emma is an award winning businesswoman, co-creator of Dandelion  and doting mother and grandmother. Emma is happiest  when walking or surrounded by family.. preferably both at the same time!

Dandelion Education LTD An award-winning Forest School Nursery in Norfolk, England, UK for ages 2-8. Flexi-ed program Dandelion DEN. Philosophy for Children / Outdoor education / Led by teachers / unbeatable ratios / covid secure / Ofsted outstanding / Essex / north Norfolk / Norwich /

Hayley

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Hayley is the co-founder of Dandelion Education, she is an award-winning businesswoman and writer, mother and creator. Hayley is happiest when creating, swimming, and beach walking, with her family and dog. 

Emma and Hayley are available to speak at conferences and training sessions. 

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Head to our training and consultancy page to find out more.

Aylsham Team

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Amy

Manager

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Sally

Deputy Manager &

Den Manager

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Sam

Patch Manager

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Hannah

Nursery

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Georgie

Nursery

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Emily

Nursery

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Kath

Patch

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Jenny

Den

Eaton Team

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Freya

Manager

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Katie

Deputy Manager

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Aaron

Nursery

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Benjamin

Nursery

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Amy C

Nursery

Wymondham Team

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Tarl

Manager

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Lenny

Patch Manager

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Shirley

Den Manager

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Donna

Deputy Manager

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Renata

Nursery

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Lauren

Patch

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Ari

Nursery

Behind the scenes team

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Cath

Business Manager

QTS

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Es

Creative Director

MA

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