Staff at Westfield Nursery School

Name: Mrs Ann Simpkins
Headteacher
Specialist Subject Area: Science, ICT

B.Sc. hons. Biological Sciences.
Post Graduate Certificate of Education.

I have been Acting Headteacher of Westfield Nursery since April 2006. and gained the Headship in February 2007. Before this I was Senior Teacher at Pulloxhill Lower School for 4 years.
I have four grown up children and enjoy taking my dogs for walks.

Name: Mrs Liz Collins
Caterpillar class teacher
Specialist Subject Area: Knowledge & Understanding of the world. personal social and emotional.

Planning, Assessment, Recording and Reporting Co-ordinator Healthy schools Co-ordinator. Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator

BA (QTS) - Bachelor of Arts with Qualified Teacher Status.

Other responsibilities: Teacher governor.

Joining Westfield Nursery School in September 2007, I am very excited to work with younger children. I bring over 15 years experience across all aspects of teaching in three different counties, for First, Infant and Primary schools. My experience also includes roles as both Teacher Governor and Deputy Head.
With two children of my own, one of whom went to Westfield, I look forward to contributing to the school's overall success and most importantly, to that of its children.

Name: Mrs Kathryn Noon
Butterfly class teacher
Certificate of Education, B.Ed.

Specialist Subject Area:Communication, Language and Literacy Development. Physical Development.

Other Responsibilities: Special Educational Needs.

I joined Westfield Nursery School in September 2002. I have been teaching for more than 21 years, most of which has been within the Early Years age range. I have been Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator for more than 7 years and am very interested in this aspect of education.
I am married, live locally and have four grown up children , twin grandchildren and a grandson.

Name: Mrs Karen Puddefoot
Ladybird class Teacher
B.Ed. hons.
Specialist Subject Area: Creative Development, Mathematical Development.

Other Responsibilities:
Child protection teacher

I joined Westfield Nursery School in September 2005, after teaching for 14 years in various schools across Luton and Dunstable. I have previously worked at Westfield Nursery as a Supply Teacher.
I have 3 children, one son and twin daughters, who all attended this Nursery School.
I am thrilled to be working in such a stimulating and caring environment.

Name: Mrs Christine Begley
Ladybird class Nursery Nurse
NNEB 1980
Specialist Subject Area: Student co-ordinator

Other Responsibilities:
School Governor
First Aid

I have 2 children, one boy and one girl. I have over 25 years of experience working in Early Years. On qualifying I worked at University College Hospital, London in a Special Care Baby Unit for 2 years. I then worked in Social Services Day Nursery in Bedfordshire for 9 years. I started working at Westfield Nursery in 1995, I supported children with special needs for 3 years. I then worked part time for a while, but now have a full time post.

Name: Mrs Suzanne Brewer
Caterpillar class Nursery Nurse
NNEB (Distinction) 1993.
Specialist Subject Area: I.C.T. class room support and web site management.

Other Responsibilities:
Named First Aider

I gained my N.N.E.B in 1993 and was priviledged to join the team at Westfield in the same year after being a student here.
I am mother of 2 grown up sons and have 1 granddaughter. After leaving school I worked for 11 years with the John Lewis Partnership, becoming a manager for the final 5 years. I worked for 2 years as a general assistant in a Lower School before completing the NNEB. I have been a repesentative on the Governing Body of Westfield.