Michelle Giles

Senior Practicioner

Newbiggin Hall

I’ve worked at this Nursery for five years. I chose to work here because Places for Children has a lot to offer: good pay, holidays, pension. This makes it very different to private day nurseries: staff tend to stay longer – which is great for the company and the kids.

The best thing about this nursery is that there’s lots of variety. Every day is different. A typical day involves caring for the children throughout the day. I provide lots of different activities for the children – trying to make it as interesting as possible for their different needs.

Clare Scollins

Newburn Riverside Newcastle

I’ve worked at Places for Children for 3 years. I love working with children. I especially enjoy preparing children for school, watching the children develop through the nursery and achieving their goals - their early years are so important.

I enjoy making a difference in the children lives and early years. At Places for Children we take pride in the quality of the nursery and the high standards we provide our families. I work in very large open plan nursery with lovely staff – it’s such a fun place to be.

A typical day for me is packed with lots of different activities: I greet the children in the morning, enjoy breakfast time, morning greeting and circle time.

‘Free flow’ is when I participate in activities in a set area such as the sand area outside. We then enjoy more group time, have lunch and take part in more activities in the afternoon – including lots of small group work. At hometime, I meet and greet parents and give them feedback about the children's day.