My name is Demi, and I am a mum of two who has been part of the Barney Bears family since 2012. I began my journey as a student at our Barking branch and have progressed through various roles within the company, including Nursery Manager and Support Manager, before becoming part of the Head Office team. Along the way, I have gained my Level 3 Childcare qualification, alongside Level 3 Safeguarding and Health and Safety training.

I am now the Compliance Officer, overseeing the company’s safeguarding and health and safety requirements. Safeguarding is something I am truly passionate about, and throughout every role I have held, my focus has always been on ensuring that children’s safety, welfare and best interests remain at the heart of everything we do.

Hi, I’m Charlotte and joined Barney Bears back in 2012 as a student at the West Ham branch. Since then I have grown in myself so much and of course in my roles within the nursery over the years. Starting as a room leader then on to a Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager and joined the Head Office team in 2019 as the Administrator supporting the Directors in the operations of the company.

Fast forward 7 years and I am now the proud Managing Director of Barney Bears nursery, leading the company operations, leadership team and staff development, ensuring everyone feels valued, has a strong sense of belonging and that we all learn, lead and succeed together.

My name is Lucy Rawlinson, I have worked at Barney Bears Nursery for 6 years. Starting within Pre-school as an apprentice. After attaining a level 3 in childcare I have been able to progress up to the roles of Room Leader, Deputy and now Manager. My passion lies in nurturing and seeing the growth of the children. I am committed to providing them with the best possible start in life. My role is not only with the child and staff, I am also grateful to be able to build strong partnerships with our amazing parents. I have a lot of experience and have numerous training certificates, including SEN, Paediatric first aid, and Safeguarding.

My name is Jade, and I am currently the Nursery Manager here at West Ham. I have a level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education. I have been working for Barney Bears for around 9 years. I am very passionate when working with children, supporting their development while they learn and grow and supporting their families too. I came across well organised and I am always up for a challenge. Supporting our staff team’s development is one of my strengths, helping them to grow in their knowledge, and confidence and achieve their best.

My name is Billie-Jo, I have worked for Barney Bears Nursery since 2016. I am trained as a level 3 Nursery Officer and Level 5, in leadership and management. Through my years with the nursery, I have been on lots of training such as SENCO level 3, Fire Safety, First Aid, Safeguarding Level 3, and so much more. My passion is training for both myself and my staff team. I currently work 2 days per week while I am studying at University.  I am enjoying my role and look forward to continuing to support the growth and development of the nursery.

My name is Jade, I have worked for Barney Bears since 2008. I started as a student and have worked my way through the roles to get me to where I am now, as part of the Nursery’s management team. My passion is to plan and provide an engaging, enabling environment, giving children the opportunity to learn through play and ensuring all areas of their development can be met through the areas within the nursery settings. I also enjoy working alongside the staff and children within the rooms.