Emma Wood

Co-owner - Nursery Principal

Emma is the designated Nursery Principal. She has ultimate responsibility for Brockhill Barn Day Nursery. This includes staff recruitment, personnel matters, Ofsted, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety issues and the general day to day running of the nursery including the ultimate welfare of the children.

Paul Rawlins

Co-owner - Nursery Administrator / Website Co-ordinator / Cook / Gardener / Maintenance Man

Main Qualifications

Basic Food Hygiene.

Job Role

Preparing and cooking the nursery meals on a daily basis. Providing Emma with admin support including, invoicing, form compilation and bookkeeping. Paul is also responsible for setting up and maintaining the BBDN website and social media group accounts including Facebook and Twitter.

Length of Service

April 2007 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Although Paul has no formal cookery training, he has always enjoyed being in the kitchen and has always cooked the meals for his two sons, Will and Tom.

Other Relevant Certificates

First Aid at Work and Safeguarding Children

Hobbies and Interests

Paul enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. He also enjoys reading, playing golf, cricket and watching football.



Beverley Darling

Nursery Manager

Main Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job Role

Bev is the designated Nursery Manager. Her responsibility is to support Emma in her role as nursery principal and to ensure the safe and effective running of the nursery which includes; communicating with new and existing parents on a regular basis, carrying out staff appraisals, implementation of all policies and procedures, working within the Early Years Foundation Stage Famework and implementing relevant activities and to work as an effective team leader ensuring the children's welfare is paramount at all times.

Length of Service

April 2007 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Bev has over twenty years experience in childcare environments. She possesses a thorough working knowledge of the childcare industry.

Other Relevant Certificates

Worcestershire County Council Signalong Signs Training

Emma Stokes

Deputy Nursery Manager (Nursery SENCo, Practice Lead)

Main Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Children and Young People

Job Role

I work alongside Bev to oversee the daily running of the nursery. My role is to support, plan and assess for children with additional needs. To offer support to all staff in a practice lead role. I also liaise with other professionals regarding children with special needs. I also create and maintain positive relationships with parents.

Length of Service

From October 2012 to Present

Knowledge and Experience

I studied at college after leaving school and completed an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. I then worked part-time at a pre-school setting while attending University to study for my Level 5 diploma. I came to work at Brockhill in 2012 and first worked in the Butterfly Room. A year later I became the Baby Room Supervisor. Then in October 2015 I was promoted to Deputy Manager, SENCo and Practice Lead.

Other Relevant Certificates

Cache Level 3

Paediatric First Aid

Basic Food Hygiene

Introduction to Safeguarding

Worcestershire County Council Signalong Signs Training

Radicalisation Prevent Duty

Code of Practice

Speech and Language

Provision Mapping

Role of the SENCo

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy socialising with family and friends and shopping. I am an animal lover and often find myself adopting new pets! Most of which visit the nursery too!

Pauline Wilks

Nursery Assistant - All Rooms

Main Qualifications

PPA Playgroup Foundation Diploma

Job Role

Looking after the babies needs in Ladybirds from 3 months to 2 years.

Length of Service

Nine years.

Knowledge and Experience

Vast experience of working in various nursery settings including 11 years running a playgroup, 3 years running a Mother and Toddler group and 2 years Language and Play Project.

Other Relevant Certificates

Speech and Language

Early Mathematics

Language Play, First Aid at Work and Basic Food Hygiene

Worcestershire County Council Signalong Signs Training

Hobbies and Interests

Pauline is a Member of English Heritage. She enjoys reading, going to the theatre and spending time with her Grandchildren.

Luci Fisher

Room Supervisor - Caterpillar Room

Main Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People's Workforce - Early Years (Advanced Practice)

Job Role

I help to care for, look after and interact with the children in the Caterpillar Room. I help to make sure the room runs smoothly and effectively to provide the best care for the children. I also help to plan activities suitable for the children that they will enjoy and that will aid their development.

Length of Service

June 2014 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

I undertook a 1 year placement at Brockhill Barn Day Nursery and a 1 year placement at Pitcher Oak as part of my college course.

Other Relevant Certificates

Children's mental health

Encouraging positive behaviour

Speech and language

Prevent duty and British values

Food safety and hygiene (Level 2)

Safeguarding Children (Level 2)

Understanding autism

Special educational needs

Awareness of sign language

Effective teaching and learning

Food allergy awareness

Hobbies and Interests

Socialising with friends and family.

Karen Hawksworth

Room Supervisor - Ladybird Room

Main Qualifications

National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB)

Job Role

To ensure a high standard of physical, social, emotional and intellectual care for all children in the nursery. To ensure the smooth running of the Ladybirds Room and to support all other staff in their duties within the nursery.

Length of Service

July 2013 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

On qualifying as a Nursery Nurse I worked as a Private Nanny for 12 years. After taking care of my family, supporting my partner in his business and most recently living in Greece for 8 years. I decided to return to the Childcare profession and have worked at Brockhill Barn for nearly 9 years now.

Other Relevant Certificates

Paediatric First Aid (July 2013)

Safeguarding Children (Nov 2013)

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy travelling, gardening, shopping, cooking and spending time with friends and family

Ellie Uzonova

Nursery Nurse - Ladybird Room

Main Qualifications

NCFE Cache Level 2. Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce Level 3. NVQ Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that challenges

Job Role

I work closely with the room supervisor of the Ladybird Room to ensure the children are well cared for and the room runs smoothly.

Length of Service

July 2018 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

I have worked within the childcare environment since 2013.

Other Relevant Certificates

Allergy awareness

Asthma awareness

First Aid

Food safety and Hygiene Level 2

Safeguarding

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy skiing, hiking and gardening. I enjoy watching documentaries (National Geographic) I also love to watch comedy and adventure films.

Sophie Higgins

Nursery Nurse - Butterfly Room

Main Qualifications

Level 3 in Childcare

Job Role

My role is to care for the children in the Butterflies Room and assist the room Supervisor in the smooth daily running of the room.

Length of Service

September 2019 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Since qualifying as a nursery nurse I have worked in various childcare settings.

Other Relevant Certificates

Children's mental health

Encouraging positive behaviour

English as an additional language

The prevent duty and british values

Understanding neglect

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy travelling and enjoying new places. 

Jo Fisher

Nursery Nurse - Caterpillar Room

Main Qualifications

Level 2 & 3 in Childcare. Level 3 SEN Support worker.

Job Role

I help to care for, look after and interact with the children in the Caterpillar Room. I assist the room supervisor to make sure the room runs smoothly and effectively to provide the best care for the children. I also help to plan activities suitable for the children that they will enjoy and that will aid their development.

Length of Service

April 2021 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Qualified Nursery Nurse aged 19. Worked in various nursery settings since 2007. Mum of three young children.

Other Relevant Certificates

Safeguarding, First Aid, Child protection, Child mental health, Children's emotions. Currently studying Level 5 in Childcare.

Hobbies and Interests

I am a mother to three beautiful young children so I am kept very busy! I like to watch football, socialise with friends and family. I also enjoy running to keep fit.

Olivia Hughes

Nursery Assistant - Caterpillar Room

Main Qualifications

Currently working towards Level 2 & 3 in Early Years Childcare

Job Role

Nursery Assistant in Caterpillar room.

Length of Service

September 2021 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Working in the Caterpillar Room. Babysitting privately for children of all ages.

Other Relevant Certificates

Safeguarding children

British values & prevent duty

First aid

Hobbies and Interests

Watching the football. Babysitting children and socialising with my friends and family.

Beth Wood

Nursery Nurse - Caterpillar Room

Main Qualifications

Health and Social Care Level 2

Level 3 Childcare

Job Role

I work alongside the room supervisor in the Caterpillar Room to ensure the room runs smoothly. I also plan activities each week for my key children to expand their development.

Length of Service

August 2018 - Present

Knowledge and Experience

Prior to working at Brockhill Barn, I was a swimming instructor for children.

Other Relevant Certificates

Food Hygiene - Level 2

Safeguarding Children

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy spending time with my baby brother Jax at home. I love going out for a nice meal and drinks with my friends and family.

Bonnie Chance

Kitchen Assistant

Main Qualifications

CSE Maths, Social Studies, English and Cooking

Job Role

My main duty is to provide the children in the nursery with a hot meal on a daily basis. This includes catering for all special dietary requirements.

Length of Service

April 2021-Present

Knowledge and Experience

I have over 30 years experience in the catering business including as a cook and a kitchen manager.

Other Relevant Certificates

Basic First Aid, Food hygiene Level 2, Food Hygiene Intermediate, Fire Awareness Training, COSHH Awareness, Health and Safety at Work, Food Allergy Awareness, Food premises cleaning, Safeguarding children, COVID-19, City & Guilds (Cooking)

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy travelling and growing my own vegetables. I also enjoy films, music and sport.