Our team
Here at Anna-Ca-Soo, continuous training is extremely important to us. With practices, procedures and advice being updated constantly, we believe it is crucial to always stay up to date and ahead of the game. That is why our staff are given oportunities throughout the year to go on training courses.
All staff receive regular training in the following areas:
Pediatrics First Aid Training (every 3 years)
Safeguarding Children (every 2 years)
PREVENT (every 3 years)
Food Safety (annually)
Fire Safety and Awareness (annually)
Anna Caso - Proprietor - NNEB 1982 - Foundation Degree in Early Years 2014
'I wanted to open a nursery where children felt at home, safe and happy. I wanted to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.'
Training/courses
ILM Diploma Line Management
Display Screen Equipment
REAL – Pilot Session
SENDCO
SEF Workshop
IT User Skills
Disability and Discrimination Conferences.
Preparing for Inspection
Vulnerable Children
Inclusion and Behaviour
Inspection – Your Statutory Duty
Duty to Refer
Attachment Theory
Safeguarding – Named Person 2
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - Female Genital Mutilation
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Mother of three - 37 Years experience - 20 years ACS (Anna-Ca-soo)
Louisa - Nursery Manager - B.Ed Honours Degree in Primary Education 2012, Qualified Teacher
'I always admired my teachers growing up, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps, supporting the next generation. I spent 5 years teaching in Primary schools before joining the family business, and whilst I truly miss having my own class of children, I really believe it is the best choice I ever made.'
Training / Courses
An Introduction to the EYFS, Planning, Outcomes, and Cohort Tracking
Safeguarding - Named Person 1
NDNA - Advanced Safeguarding - Train the trainer
Supporting Vulnerable children and families
Leadership skills in the Early Years
Leadership and Management
Early Years Outcomes
Inclusion and Behaviour
Phonics
Primary Curriculum
Use of IT in education
Developing maths and English skills.
Food For Life - Early Years Nutrition
Food For Life - Early Years Teaching Cooking Confidently
Food For Life - Early Years Growing Organically
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Stress Management
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Child Protection
Staff Wellbeing
Customer Service
Mother of one - 8 Years experience - 3 year ACS
Rosie - Finance and Administration Manager - CACHE Level 3 - 2010
'Working with children is the best job and I love it more and more every day.'
Training / Courses
Diploma Customer Service Level 2
Supporting Children 0-3 Years
Early Years Outcomes
EYFS Briefing
Effective Communication
Effective Learning and Practise for 2 Years Olds
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Mother of one - 9 Years experience - 9 Years ACS
Kirsty - Deputy Manager - Student Co-ordinator - NNEB 1991 - Foundation Degree in Early Years 2014
'As a child, no one understood what I went through when my parents split up. I went into child care to make sure that other children had someone that understood, and that could support their emotional needs.'
Training / Courses
Leadership and Management
Learning through Play – Mary J Drummond.
Schematic Behaviour – Tina Bruce
ILM Line Management – Appraisals
Communication Matters
ECAT
Supporting Reception Aged Children
Early Help Assessment
Attachment Theory
Honor Based Violence
Implementing the EYFS
Development Matters EYFS
EYFS briefing
Intensive Support –EYPP
Look, Listen, Understand Observation
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Understanding Autism
Understanding Children's Emotions
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Maths and Literacy
Storytelling
Lets Create in a World of Play
Staff Mental Health
Understanding COSHH
Drink and Drug Awareness
Illness and Infection Control
Mother of two - 29 Years experience - 17 Years ACS
Corinne - Lead Practitioner - Blue Room Practitioner - EDI Level 3 Diploma CYPW - 2013
'Working with children is so rewarding, I love watching them learn and grow each day.'
Training/Courses
Channel General Awareness module
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Supporting Reception Aged Children
Supporting Boys in Mark Making and Early Writing
Safeguarding - FGM
Understanding Autism
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Speech and Language
Disadvantaged Families
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
9 Years experience - 2 Year ACS
Shona - Blue Room Practitioner - Foundation Degree in Early Years 2019
'I love working with children because I can be a child at heart. Having the privilege to observe and shape their development makes me happy. Children are our future.'
Training/ Courses
Channel General Awareness
PREVENT
Engaging Boys
Effective Teaching and Learning
Safeguarding - FGM
Disadvantaged families
Speech and Language
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Special Educational Needs
2 Years experience - 1 Year ACS
Amber - Blue Room Practitioner - Foundation Degree in Early Years 2014
'I've always had a real passion for helping children grow and develop in their learning.'
Training/ Courses
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
11 Years experience - 1 Year ACS
Oliver - Blue Room Practitioner - NCFE Level 3 Diploma 2019
'I've always wanted to work with children, I get to use my hobbies and skills to help children grow and develop.'
Training/ Courses
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Supporting Play and Development for Children with Complex Needs
Exploring Sensory to Science in Early Years
1 Years experience - 1 Year ACS
Faye - Outdoor Learning Lead - Green Room Practitioner - NVQ Level 3
'I am passionate about working with children, supporting their learning and development. I enjoy meeting new children all the time and helping them gain as much knowledge as they can, but also making their time at nursery stimulating and exciting.'
Training/ Courses
Practical approach to Autism
EYFS Briefings
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Supporting Boys in Mark Making and Early Writing
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Brilliant Babies - Working with 0-2 year olds
Storytelling
15 Years experience - 9 Years ACS
Sophie - Green Room Practitioner - NVQ Level 3 - 2011
'I enjoy looking after the babies every day, and watching them grow into wonderful, happy toddlers.'
Courses/ Training
Understanding behaviour
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Nasogastric Tube Feeding
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
8 Years experience - 4 Years ACS
Leanne - Red Room Practitioner - BTEC National Diploma - 2003
'Whilst gaining my qualification it became increasingly apparent how important the first 5 years of a child's life are. All of the milestones, laughter, tantrums and learning is unique to every child. I love that I get to be a part of this journey with the children and their families.'
Training/Courses
Language & Literacy –Rhythm & Rhyme
EYFS
Understanding a Play Based Curriculum.
Communication Language and Literacy
Developing Imagination in Young Children.
Tracking Children’s Progress.
Outdoor Learning environment
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Supporting Boys in Mark Making and Early Writing
Supporting Children with Unclear Speech
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Speech and Language
Disadvantaged Families
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Motivating Boys in Early Years
Physical Development
Sign Language
Biting in Early Years
Blossoming Babies
Maths and Literay in Early Years
Storytelling
Staff Wellbeing
Children's Mental Health
Food Allergy Awareness
Handling Difficult Conversations with Parents
Illness and Infection Control
Understanding Childrens Emotions
Noodle Nibbles: Subjects inc'... School readiness, Now I am 2, Dealing with loss, Team building, Dealing with Conflict, Schemas, Nutrition for under 5s, Sudden infant death syndrome, Treasure baskets, and Heuristic play.
Mother of two - 16 Years experience - 16 Years ACS
Amanda - Red Room Practitioner - Play Worker Level 3 - 2004
'For me, working with children is very rewarding as I'm playing a part in their development & education.'
Training/ Courses
Effective Environments for 2 Year Olds
Play Based Curriculum
Birth – Three Matters
Supporting Children 0-3 Years
Maths is Everywhere
EYFS Briefing
Effective Learning and Practise for 2 Years Olds
Outdoor Learning Environment
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Food Allergy Awareness
Staff Mental Health
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Noodle Nibbles: Subjects inc'... School readiness, Now I am 2, Dealing with loss, Team building, Dealing with Conflict, Schemas, Nutrition for under 5s, Sudden infant death syndrome, Treasure baskets, and Heuristic play.
Biting In Early Years
15 Years experience - 9 Years ACS
Gabriela - Red Room Practitioner - Qualified Teacher Status 2016
'Being around children is both challenging and rewarding at the same. I love working with children and couldn't see myself doing anything else.'
Training/ Courses
Health & Safety
PREVENT
Introduction to the General Data Protection Regulations
Child Neglect
Online Safety
SEND Code of Practise
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Speech and Language
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Outdoor Provision
Let's create in a world of play
Motivating boys in Early years
An Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation
Biting in Early Years
Effective Teaching and Learning
Storytelling
Professional Boundaries in the Working Environment
Handling Difficult Conversations with Parents
Medical Awareness
Outstanding Practises
Children's Mental Health
Food Allergy Awareness
Maths and Literacy
Working in Partnership with Parents
19 Years experience - 1 Year ACS
Rachel - Red Room Practitioner - NNEB - 1993
'I love childcare as there is nothing more rewarding than a child reaching their goals for the first time and making me proud.'
Training/ Courses
Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Making the Most of The Outdoors
Effective Learning and Practise for 2 Years Olds
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Learning Disability Awareness
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Childrens Emotions
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Lets Create in a World of Play
Childrens Mental Health
Storytelling
Food Allergy Awareness
Noodle Nibbles: Subjects inc'... School readiness, Now I am 2, Dealing with loss, Team building, Dealing with Conflict, Schemas, Nutrition for under 5s, Sudden infant death syndrome, Treasure baskets, and Heuristic play.
Biting in Early Years
In the Moment Planning
Disadvantaged Families
Handling Difficult Conversations with Parents
Working in Partnership with Parents
Medical Awareness
Noodle Nibbles Extra: Subjects inc;...Safe Sleeping, Staff Mindfulness, Sustained Shared Thinking, and Stranger Danger.
Staff Mental Health
Effective Teaching and Learning
Physical Development
Drink and Drug Awareness
SEND Codes of Practise
Maths and Literacy
Science, Music and Drama in Early Years
Ilness and Infection Control
Child Sexual Exploitation
Motivating Boys in Early Years
Professional Boundaries in the Working Environment
Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals
Blossoming Babies
Understanding Neglect
Mother of two - 26 Years experience - 11 Years ACS
Denise - Yellow Room Practitioner - NVQ Level 3 - 2015
'Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to work in a safe environment, for the children to achieve their goals. I feel a great joy in my heart when they do!'
Training/ Courses
Supporting EAL children
EYFS Briefing
Introduction to The EYFS
Effective Learning and Practise for 2 Years Olds
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Understanding Babies
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Biting in Early Years
Storytelling
25 Years experience - 11 Years ACS
Joanne - Yellow Room Practitioner - NNEB 2000
'I have always wanted to work with children, and after nearly 17 years in my job I'm still passionate and enjoy helping the children achieve their full potential. It's such a rewarding job and wouldn't want to do anything else.'
Training/ Courses
Autism and Communication
Behaviour Management
Create, Celebrate, Create 0-3 Years
Birth to Three Matters
Jabadao
Understanding Schemas
EYFS Briefing
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Special Education Needs
Understanding Children's Emotions
Physical Development
In the Moment Planning
Speech and Language
Understanding Neglect
Working in Partnership with Parents
Medical Awareness
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Understanding Children's Emotions
Biting in Early Years
Understanding Asthma and Autoinjectors
Staff Mental Health
Noodle Nibbles: Subjects inc'... School readiness, Now I am 2, Dealing with loss, Team building, Dealing with Conflict, Schemas, Nutrition for under 5s, Sudden infant death syndrome, Treasure baskets, and Heuristic play.
Noodle Nightcaps: Subjects inc'... Domestic Violence, Lockdown Procedures, Playworkers, Self-Regulation and Human Resources.
Mother of two - 19 Years experience - 19 Years ACS
Tanya - Nursery SENDCO - Yellow Room Practitioner - NVQ Level 3 - 2010
'Since I was 15 years old I've always wanted to care for young children. To play a part in providing the best opportunities for all children to smile and grow in a happy, safe and stimulating environment is the best feeling in the world. My love and enthusiasm continuously grows.'
Training/ Courses
Portage Training Workshop
ECAT
Key Person Approach
Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
SENDCO
ILM – Team Leading
Effective Learning and Practise for 2 Years Olds
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
SENCO consultations and forums with Area SENCO Lead
Speech and Language
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
16 Years experience - 8 Years ACS
Sophie - Peripatetic Practitioner - BTEC National Diploma - 2011
'I love working with children, watching them grow and learn every single day!'
Training / Courses
Supporting Children 0-3 Years.
Outdoor Learning Environment
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Storytelling
Advanced Safeguarding
8 Years experience - 5 Years ACS
Denise - Peripatetic Practitioner - NVQ Level 3
'Seeing the children's happy faces makes my job the best in the world.'
Training/ Courses
Feeding Young Imaginations
Birth to Three Matters
Appraisals
Mark Making Matters
Building Futures – Believe in Children.
Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
Team Leading
Health and Safety
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Storytelling
Mother of two - 23 Years experience - 5 Years ACS
Wendy - Relief Practitioner - NNEB 1993
"I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with children. It's the most rewarding career that has changed so much over the years and I can't imagine doing anything else."
Training/Courses
Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families.
Safer Recruitment in the Early Years
Domestic Abuse
Integrated Reviews
Appraisal Skills
EYFS Briefing
Raising Early Years achievement in Boys
Raising Early Years achievement in children for whom English is an additional language
Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years
Safeguarding - FGM
Enjoy Reading using Story Sacks
Mother of one - 26 Years experience - 19 Years ACS
Mick - Proprietor and Chef - Level 2 Food Safety
'Watching Anna and my daughters live out their passion of childcare, I am a very proud husband and father.'
Training/ Courses
Food Hygiene
Food Safety Awareness
Food for Life - An introduction
Fire Safety
Father of three - 20 Years ACS
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