Meet the team

We are very fortunate to now have two nursery classrooms with staff that are highly committed to their roles.  We believe nursery years are such a special and important time in our lives and we hope to create some very special memories during the time your child spends with us.  We believe the success of your child’s education is very much a partnership between home, school and the community – each child comes to nursery with their own experiences and knowledge, and it is our aim to build on this together with yourselves to create a real love of learning which will last with your child forever.

Mrs Williams

I previously worked at Longford Park Primary School way back when it opened in September 2017 for three years until the birth of my youngest child who is now just starting primary school himself and it’s great to be back! I returned and joined the Nursery team a couple of years ago, and this September, I became the room leader for Froebel. I’m excited about the year ahead and can’t wait to see how your children grow and flourish. I am thrilled to be working in the Early Years and I have a real passion for learning through play. I love nothing more than a bit of messy play, arts and crafts are a passion of mine and you can find me in the garden on rainy days splashing in the puddles with my wellies on. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my own little family and going on adventures of our own. Alongside being out in the fresh air, I also enjoy listening to music, baking and mostly eating cake!

 

Mrs Gibson

I am our Nursery lead in Franklin Class with our younger nursery children and I have been part of the Longford Park nursery team for the past two years.  I have over 15 years of experience working in ‘early years’.   My passion is to give the children in my care the best start in life. I try to make everyday learning fun and exciting with new opportunities so they can become independent learners.  I enjoy music and movement play with the children.  I am mum to two children and I enjoy spending time with my family and walking in the countryside with our little dachshund ‘Buddy’.

 

Mrs Jones

I have been working at Longford Park for the past 2 years in the reception class and I am excited to be joining the nursery team this year.  I have over 15 years' experience of working with young children, and I am also a mum to 2 boys.  My passion lies in supporting emotional health and well-being and I have a growing interest in SEN.  I recognise the vital role I play in nurturing children’s growth and development, and the wonderful rewards that brings.  I love to play, read, get messy and have fun! 

Outside of Longford Park, I enjoy spending time with my family, long walks and eating out with friends.

 

Mrs Fenion

I was delighted to have joined the Nursery Team in December 2024. My own daughter had just come up through her first year of nursery at Longford Park and I had seen how much she thrived - and continues to thrive; so it is a real privilege to be part of the team here and help other little ones do the same. It is wonderful to be able to help children at this early stage of life as they are beginning to learn, discover, and explore new things. My favourite nursery activities are reading with the children, singing, dancing, and all the craft activities! Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my gorgeous family, baking, crafting, and I sing in the Church choir at Deddington.

 

Mrs Dewar

I have been working in the nursery since 2025, and I have over 25 years’ worth of experience, working in schools. I work diligently to help nurture the pupils, enabling them to feel confident to engage in the environment. My aim is to help them to grow and become as they start their journey in education. I have two grown up children of my own, a son and a daughter, also I have four stepchildren, and have four step-grandchildren, who live in Denmark. I enjoy sewing, crocheting, reading, gardening, steam trains and all kinds of history.

 

Miss Harris

I have been working in the Longford Park Nursery since September 2026 and immediately felt right at home. I have been working with children for over 12 years and now have my own 3-year-old son at home too. My passion is ensuring each child in my care is happy, healthy, and able to thrive. Outside of nursery, I also enjoy dance which I teach to young children once a week. This has given me valuable experience in promoting movement and creativity among young people. In my free time, I love to draw, colour and spend quality time with my family, including taking trips to the park or holidays on the beach.

 

Mrs Thomas

I have been at the school since May 2026 and have loved getting to know the wonderful Nursery team and children. I'm currently in the final year of my Developmental and Educational Psychology degree. I feel very lucky to be a part of our children's early learning and development journey and look forward to each day of fun and exploring. I have two beautiful children of my own and, outside of school, I enjoy all things creative and spending time with my family. We’re also kept very busy at home by our three kittens and two dogs!

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Golding

 

 

 

Early Years Lead: Mrs Clark

Key Person

Before your child starts at our Nursery we will come and visit you at home. This helps us get to know your child in the comfort of their own home and we will ask you to complete an "All About Me" form to support this. 

Once your child starts with us, they will be allocated a member of staff who will be their ‘Key Person’. All our Nursery staff will get to know your child well, but the Key Person’s role is to help your child settle and be someone they can relate to and rely on when they are with us. The Key Person will identify how your child learns through their play and be responsible for ensuring that the care your little one receives meets their individual needs. The Key Person will be your first point of contact for any questions you might have.

We will inform you of your child’s Key Person once they have been at Nursery for a few weeks. This gives us the opportunity to get to know your child and identify who the most appropriate member of staff is for your child. This is based on the relationship that your child has with the different team members and any additional needs or interests.

At Longford Park Nursery we use an online system called Tapestry to make regular observations of your child - we write down what they say and do and take lots of photos to keep you updated with how they are getting on. 

We have an open-door policy, so please come in and speak to us if you have questions or need some more information.