At Bradley Bar we believe that one of our key strengths is our experienced team. Many of the team have worked at Bradley Bar for a number of years and have a wealth of knowledge and understanding to give to your child and support them in their development in these crucial early years. To achieve our mission and vision we operate a key person system to provide your child with security and enable close working relationships with you as a parent.
All of our team are fully qualified and have progressed their child caring skills by achieving additional qualifications ranging from Level 4 in Childcare learning and development to the Early Years Foundation Degree with Honours.
All of our team members have received paediatric first aid training as well as training for safeguarding children, health and safety and food hygiene. All staff have undergone DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or equivalent and references have been verified.
Holly Guite, as well as being the owner, is also the setting’s Early Years Teacher’. It is Holly’s responsibility to support and guide the entire team to ensure that quality care underpins the teaching and relevance of play so that the nursery not only meets but exceeds the requirements of the EYFS.
Our team members have demonstrated time and again drive and commitment to providing excellent quality care for your children.
Now, to meet the team!
NVQ 3 and 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development.
Post Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Professional Status.
18 years working in childcare
18 years working at Bradley Bar
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
“Organised, Motivated, Active.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Bed Knobs and Broomsticks.”
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Peter Pan.”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
“Having my own children made me think about a career change and moving away from an office environment to a more vocational profession. I have not looked back!”
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
“Establishing a high quality childcare setting caring for children from birth to five years and watching them flourish into young adults.”
NVQ 3 and 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development.
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
Working in childcare for 13 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 6 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
“To the point!, witty, truthful and happy – well that’s 4 words!.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Parent Trap.”
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Tigger.”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"Childcare was my way into university and a career in midwifery but I enjoyed it so much I never left!"
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
"Gaining my foundation degree and being a successful manager of the under twos floor."
BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies
Working in childcare for 8 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 5 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
“Loud, smiley and outgoing.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Bambi.”
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Thumper from Bambi.”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
“I came from a big family and love looking after younger children.”
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
“Getting my own key group.”
BA Honours in Early Years Practice
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Hardworking, smiley and cuddly
What's your favourite childhood film?
Beauty and the Beast
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Belle
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
A passion to help and support others
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Gaining a first class honours degree in Early Years Practice and becoming a more senior member of the team
BA Honours Degree in Working with Children and Young Families 2:1
Working in childcare for 6 yrs
Working at Bradley Bar for 1.5 yrs
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Bubbly, positive and confident
What's your favourite childhood film?
Annie
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Winnie the Pooh
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I wanted a career in helping children and their families and helping children to develop.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
From achieving my degree to putting into place what I learnt during my time at Bradford University
BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development Level 3
Working in childcare for 9 years
I have just started working at Bradley Bar
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Funny, thoughtful and hardworking
What's your favourite childhood film?
Bambi
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Eeyore
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I have always wanted to work in childcare since I can remember.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Working with children from many different backgrounds and making a difference to their learning outcomes
BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3
Working in childcare for 12 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 9 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
"Fun, cheeky, cuddly."
What's your favourite childhood film?
"Anything Disney!"
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
"Tinkerbell from Peter Pan."
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"I have always enjoyed being around children and love to see how they change and develop as they get older."
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
My greatest achievement so far has been being promoted to Under Twos Floor Leader.
NNEB
Working in childcare for 40 years
Working at Bradley Bar 15 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
“Positive, helpful and sensitive.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Oliver Twist and the Sound of Music, can’t choose!”
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Winnie the Pooh and My Naughty Little Sister (from the books).”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
“I have always wanted to work with young children from as far back as I can remember.”
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
“Making a difference to children’s lives.”
Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Working in care homes for 3 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 2 year
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
"Bubbly, positive and caring.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Finding Nemo."
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Minnie Mouse - and still is!”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"Working with children is so rewarding, teaching them new things and watching them grow and develop into lovely young people."
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
"Becoming a key person."
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare
Working in childcare for 4 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 1 year
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Helpful, funny, theatrical – I love to dance!
What's your favourite childhood film?
Peter Pan
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Snow White
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
Following in my Mum’s footsteps who has worked in schools supporting children with special needs for a number of years.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Attaining Makaton Level 1 and introducing signs to the under twos to aid their communication skills.
NVQ 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development
NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant
Level 5 Youth and Community Work
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Organised, hard working and happy
What's your favourite childhood film?
Beauty and the Beast
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I have always enjoyed working with children from an early age
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Seeing children smile when they achieve their goals
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development
Working in childcare for 5 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 5 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Helpful, creative and enthusiastic – my friends tell me that I go that extra mile!
What's your favourite childhood film?
Peter Pan
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Noddy
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I studied childcare at college and enjoy the fact that I can help the younger generation grow up.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
I enjoy the strong working relationships I build with the parents of my key children.
Foundation Degree in Early Years
Working in childcare for 5 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 1 year
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Supportive, friendly and helpful.
What's your favourite childhood film?
Cinderella
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Winnie the Pooh
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I have always been around children and thought this is a career I would like to pursue.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
As a key person, I get a lot of satisfaction from welcoming new children into my group and supporting them to become confident individuals.
NNEB
Working in childcare for 18 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 9 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
"Punctual, polite and chatty."
What's your favourite childhood film?
"The Little Mermaid."
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
"Ariel."
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"I enjoy looking after children and watching their skills develop."
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
"Helping a child become confident in something they thought they couldn't do."
NVQ 1 in Childcare, Learning and Development
Working in childcare for 3 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 3 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
"Positive attitude and punctual."
What's your favourite childhood film?
"Wizard of Oz."
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
"Paddington Bear."
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"My children have now grown up and I just wanted to get back into childcare having completed voluntary work at Ashbrow Junior and Infant School."
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
"Watching them learn and develop."
NNEB
Working in childcare for 20 years
Just started working at Bradley Bar
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Happy, energetic and caring
What's your favourite childhood film?
Beauty and the Beast
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Bart Simpson, I spent many years watching the Simpsons with my Son as he grew up!
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I am a caring person and wanted to work in a caring profession.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Establishing a play group many years ago now and achieving Ofsted Outstanding.
NVQ 3 and 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development.
Working in childcare for 11 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 9 years
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
“Honest, organised and creative.”
What's your favourite childhood film?
“Beauty and the Beast.”
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
“Why Bird (Playdays).”
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
"I knew I always wanted to work with children and originally explored joining the child protection unit in the police force. After some consideration I knew nursery childcare was where my heart was and I've been working in nursery care for 7 years now!"
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
“Becoming more confident and learning from a child’s view.”
City and Guilds Catering in Industry Food and Beverage Service
NVQ Level 1 Nutrition
Working in various kitchens for 28 years
Working at Bradley Bar for 1 year
How would you sum yourself up in 3 words?
Approachable, understanding and friendly
What's your favourite childhood film?
Disney films
Which childhood character was your favourite growing up?
Any Disney character – I met many of them when I went to Disney Land!
What made you decide that you wanted to work in Childcare?
I am passionate about working with children and the sense of job satisfaction it gives me to know that they have eaten a healthy and well-balanced meal.
What has been your greatest achievement working with children?
Encouraging “fussy eaters” to enjoy food.