Management & Teaching Team – Staff List

Tracy Landy

Head and Proprietor, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Children Looked After Officer, Fire Officer, SENDCO (ANC), Oral Hygiene Coordinator, Online Safety Lead

My name is Tracy Landy, and I am the Head and Proprietor of Clowns Nursery and Manor House Pre-School. This year marks Clowns’ 30th anniversary, and I feel very proud to still work alongside the first member of staff that Clowns employed back in May 1994. It has been a remarkable journey, which began in…

Ruth Nash

Deputy Head, SENDCO, Designated Safeguarding Lead, EAL Coordinator, Oral Hygiene Officer, Online Safety Lead

I am a qualified primary school teacher with over 17 years experience teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I started my teaching career in Key Stage 2 and could see, from my classroom window, the children in nursery and reception learning through play and becoming curious, independent…

Dudzai Pswarayi

Operations Manager and PA to Head, Designated Safeguarding Officer, Online Safety Officer, Environmental & Social Responsibility Officer, Cyber Bullying Prevention Officer

I joined Clowns in August 2012 as the Limetree Class teacher and took on the role of Operations Manager and PA to the Head in September 2019.   Prior to this I also had the experience of leading the Manor House classes and being Early Years co-ordinator.  Having had these roles allows me the opportunity to understand,…

Ann Davis

Head of Pastoral, Health & Safety Officer, Fire Officer, Designated Safeguarding Officer

I have been a part of the team at Clowns since May 1999.  I started out as a Team Leader in Cherry Room and am now an integral part of the Senior Management Team.  I am responsible for the overall Health and Safety at Clowns, including being the designated Fire Warden.  I am also primarily…

Mrs Cassidy Smith

Head of Curriculum, Designated Safeguarding Officer, Early Years Class Teacher

I had the pleasure of joining Clowns in August 2019 as the Early Years Lead, and as Class Teacher in Limetree Yellow. Having studied a Primary Education degree, I have a wealth of teaching experience and have taught children from the Early Years Foundation Stage, up to Key Stage 2. This range of teaching experience…

Miss Landy

Cognitive Development and Wellbeing Lead

Clowns was founded by my mother, Tracy Landy, in the living room of our family home in May 1994. I began my formal Clowns journey at age 2, under the nurturing care of some of the very same people who remain part of our dedicated team today. It has been incredibly special to come full…

Miss Loftman

Senior Management Team Member, Early Years Class Teacher, joint Cultural Capital Coordinator

I have worked at Clowns since we first opened in 1994. I am a Level 5 qualified Senior Nursery Practitioner with 24 years experience in Early Years. I have held a senior position at the nursery since 1997. Within this position I have worked with all ages from babies to our 4 year old classes…

Mrs Devraj

Early Years Class Teacher and joint Deputy Head of Pastoral

I have been a qualified teacher since 2010 and became Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Lead the same year. My commitment to educational excellence led me to go on to complete the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) in 2017. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working in various primary schools across…

Pankti

Team Leader and joint Deputy Head of Pastoral

My name is Pankti, I grew up in India and moved to London in 2019. I hold a degree and have a background in financial markets, where I used to lead a highly experienced team.  Despite my initial degree, it was while volunteering at a children’s orphanage that I found my calling to work with…

Miss Capitan

Early Years Class Teacher and joint Deputy Head of Curriculum

I am a qualified teacher who has been working in Early Years since 2014.  I believe in creating a diverse planner that implements activities from the Early Years Foundation Stage and supports ‘learning for life’ and allows each child to grow into and celebrate then as a unique individual. I agree with the importance of…

Ms Winklerova

Early Years Class Teacher

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic childcare and teaching professional with over twelve years of experience and a genuine love of children. I joined Clowns Nursery as the Class Teacher in Peach. As a qualified Teacher I find it a privilege to be able to educate, nurture and take care of children in the Early…

Mr Hughes

Early Years Class Teacher

I am overjoyed to have joined Clowns in January 2024 as the Class Teacher in Limetree Green. I have worked in Education since 2018 and have experience teaching the EYFS through to Key Stage 2. I value the diversity of backgrounds and unique experiences each child brings to the classroom, and recognise the value of…

Miss Dalson

Early Years Class Teacher and joint Cultural Capital Co-ordinator

From a young age, I have always been passionate about teaching and learning, whether it was engaging in imaginative role-play with my siblings or assisting my cousins with their homework.  I pursued my passion for education at university and graduated with a BA Hons in Education Studies. I also hold a Level 3 qualification in…

Maria

Senior Management Team Member

I have been part of the team at Clowns since Sept 2001. I left college with an NNEB in Childcare and when I first joined Clowns I was a practitioner in the Cherry Room and worked alongside Ann Davis for 18 years. During this period, I became the Team Leader of Cherry and a member…

Jade

Team Leader

I started working at Clowns in 2012 and have been Team Leading Strawberry Class, rising 2’s, since 2017. From the first day I stepped foot into Clowns, I knew this was the environment for me due to its warm, welcoming, and nurturing atmosphere. I am very passionate with supporting and extending young children’s development, witnessing…

Michelle

Team Leader

My name is Michelle, and I am the Team Leader in Cherry Class and have been working at Clowns since 2003. During this time, I have worked with the babies for ten years and more recently have been teaching the rising 3s. My background is Nursing (Midwifery), so I have always had a passion for…

Lotte

Team Leader

I am currently the Team Leader of Cherry class, where I am work beside Michelle, who is a highly experienced Team Leader  and has been at Clowns for over 20 years. I have worked in various roles within childcare for 7 years.  I have worked in a childcare centre and been an au-pair and worked…

Miss Ohioze

Early Years Class Teacher

I believe that ‘learning through play’ is the foundation of education and lifelong learning.  This teaching philosophy is built around childhood theories and pedagogy which I have adopted during my years as an education studies student, as well as over 5 years experience as an early years professional and been fortunate to work with children…

Miss Campbell

Early Years Class Teacher

As an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teacher, my passion lies in providing young children with exceptional educational experiences and nurturing care. I truly believe that a child’s learning journey begins with a supportive, enabling and engaging environment, where they are encouraged to explore, discover and develop at their own pace. I understand and value…

Abi

Drama Teacher

My name is Abi and I have been the Drama Teacher at Clowns Nursery since August 2017 and I am so proud to be part of this wonderful team. I have loved Drama and dance from a young age and always knew that this was what I wanted to do. At the age of 16…

Coach Dom

My name is Dominique, although I am known as ‘Coach Dom’ by the children and staff at Clowns. I joined the nursery in September 2022 and I am delighted to have become a part of the Clowns Nursery family. My passion for sport started at an extremely young age and  is a passion that still…

Leon

Music Teacher

I am a multi-instrumentalist musician, song writer and producer with 25 years’ experience  I have played in bands, toured as a session musician and produced music for various artists.

Zeby

Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Oral Hygiene Officer

I have been the Chef Manager at Clowns since 2018.  I have over 10 years of experience working in kitchens, mostly in schools. I love cooking healthy and nutritious meals for the children. Having 3 children of my own I understand some of the challenges cooking for children can bring so thinking of exciting meals…

Andre

Second Chef

Throughout my 32-year career as a chef, I have had the opportunity to work in various positions within the culinary industry. This includes my role as a second chef, where I have honed my skills and expertise in the art of cooking. I am proud to hold a NVQ level 2 certification in catering, as…

Miss Latty (currently on maternity leave)

Early Years Class Teacher

I am a qualified primary school teacher and I have been teaching in Early Years since 2018. I joined Clowns in September 2021 as Class Teacher in Limetree Green, after relocating from Lincolnshire. My art, design and photography background enable me to create customised resources and to regularly create ‘wow’ moments to inspire and engage…

Cristina (currently on maternity leave)

Team Leader

I joined Clowns as a member of the Peach Team in 2011.  Having been a member of the Peach team for over 10 years has given me a wide range of experiences and depth of understanding of the rising 3s and their journey of learning and development. I am passionate about working with Under 5s…