Leanne Jones

Nursery Manager - Designated Safeguarding Lead

I hold an NNEB National diploma in Nursery Nursing and level 4 advanced Early Years Practitioner qualification. I have been part of the Noah’s team for 7 years, starting as 

an early years practitioner and moving on to become the manager.

My passion has always been working in early years and now as manager I am able to really implement my own ideas and experiences within the nursery, and alongside my team provide the best early years fun and educational experiences for all the children 

who attend.

Deputy Nursery Manager

As well as being the Deputy Manager, I am the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

I have level 2 certification in Makaton and am passionate about teaching children to 

use alternative way of communicating.

I love to get creative and to help children learn through play.

I am Mum to twin girls who attended Noah's Ark Nursery before moving on to Bures 

Primary School.

Special Educational Needs and Disability

I started at Noah's Ark Nursery working for the committee, later coming into the setting 

to help with lunch cover, passing my level 3 Early Years Diploma and Young People in December 2015.  

In July 2023 I become a qualified SENDCo Level 3 in "Early Years".  I am really enjoying my role as SENDCo and helping the children with additional needs and their families, giving them the support that they require.    

I have 2 children who both attended Noah's Ark Nursery before going on to Bures Primary School and are now at Thomas Gainsbourgh Secondary School, with the same friends 

they made at Noah's Ark! 

Early Years Practitioner

My Noah’s Ark journey started when my daughter attended Noah’s Ark Nursery before starting school. I am now a level 2 practitioner and have worked at Noah’s for nearly 4 years.  am one of the room leaders for Noah’s 2+ side

I love working with the children and helping them develop into strong, independent, individuals in preparation for their transition to school. 

Nursery Assistant 

I am a qualified level 3 early years educator . 

I have completed SEN training courses to increase my knowledge and 

understanding of children with special educational needs and their families.

I am currently studying for the role SENCO - Special Educational Needs Coordinator
 

I am the Mum of 3 boys who all attend the local primary school. 

Room Leader 

Molly is an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 Early Years Educator and one of our Room Leaders in Noah’s 2+ room. She loves bringing fresh ideas, creativity and energy to the room, helping to create an environment where children feel happy, confident and excited to learn.

Molly is also a mum of two, with one of her children attending Noah’s and the other at the local primary school. Her own experience as a parent, combined with her professional knowledge and genuine passion for early years, makes her a wonderful member of our team.

Little Penguins

Rebecca is a valued member of our Little Penguins team, where she loves caring for and supporting our youngest children aged 1–2 years. She is currently completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship and is passionate about developing her knowledge and learning more every day.

A local to Bures, Rebecca knows the community well and is also a mum of two children who attend the local secondary school. She brings a caring and enthusiastic approach to her role and particularly enjoys watching our little ones grow in confidence, develop new skills and reach those all-important early milestones.