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Our October newsletter is here!
22/09/2023
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Virtual tour of Little Dragons
Hidden away behind the offices on the Bath Road Reading you will find our colourful and fun filled nursery. See for yourself...
10/05/2021
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The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust nurseries are friendly, professional environments to work in where staff are given the opportunity to develop their childcare skills and progress their careers.
We have medium sized friendly nurseries where the staff know each child and their family well and our nurseries have an excellent reputation within the local community.
The staff teams are strong, supportive and caring and there is a low staff turnover.
There are a number of benefits to working for Little Dragons nursery.
These are some of the comments made by Little Dragons staff about why they enjoy working in the nursery.
Sue is the Nursery Cook and she joined Little Dragons in January 2005.
She enjoys "Cooking healthy, nutritious food and empty plates at the end of the meal."
Sue feel that the benefits of working for BHFT are "Fair treatment with good working conditions."
And the benefits of working for Little Dragons "Working in a friendly, happy atmosphere."
Lorna joined Little Dragons in September 2003 as a Nursery Assistant. She is now a Team Leader of the Green Room for the children aged 3 months - 2 years. Since joining the nursery Lorna has completed her NVQ level 3 in Childcare and a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
Lorna enjoys "Working with a great team and being involved in the management team.", "I also enjoy working alongside newly qualified staff and apprentices, giving them an opportunity to learn and develop in their career."
What does Lorna feel the benefits of working for BHFT are "Having a very supportive management team that are very approachable." and "Paying into a pension."
And the benefits of working for Little Dragons "Working amongst a lovely, dedicated team always bringing new ideas to each other and all having the nursery's best interest as a priority." and "Working closely with supportive parents and other professionals."
Kirsty joined the nursery in September 2008 as a Nursery Apprentice. She worked her way up to a Nursery Assistant once qualified, then onto Nursery Nurse and now with some years of experience she is working very effectively as a Team Leader in the Green room.
She enjoys "Working with a lovely big team of staff." and "The social interaction with children, staff and parents."
What are the benefits of working for BHFT "Gaining qualifications."
And Kirsty feels the benefits of working for Little Dragons are "I'm able to work with different age groups.", "I have furthered my qualifications quickly and efficiently." and "The nursery and all management and parents are so supportive."
Michelle joined Little Dragons in September 2007 as a Nursery Nurse. She has undertaken a degree during her time at Little Dragons and gained the Early Years Professional Status.
For Michelle, the benefits of working for BHFT are "I feel well looked after and appreciated.", "There is a competitive salary and a pension scheme."
And the benefits of working for Little Dragons "I love working at Little Dragons. They have provided me with the opportunities to develop my knowledge and work as part of a great team." "They have also given me the opportunity to be a Team Leader in the 3-5's room which I've always wanted."
Hollie started working at Little Dragons in 2016 as a trainee and when she qualified she became a Nursery Nurse based in the Green Room.
“I like the way all the staff members are and they all make you feel like you are a family. I like the way that everyone supports each other”.
“Our fetes are really fun to do and we all get involved with other exciting events and activities that happen throughout the year”.
Testimonials
H has been able to play with new toys/activities and be surrounded by children and lovely staff members. We are moving away from the area, we are very sad that we have to move her nursery.
I love hearing about H's day when I pick her up, she looks so comfortable with all of the staff especially Kirsty. Kirsty has been fabulous, she has really taken her time with H and H adores her. Kirsty has gone above and beyond for H. We know that she gets very attached to people and we are lucky that we have had Kirsty and all of your lovely staff members to look after her.
The nursery is very reasonably priced and we have been really happy with her care and all communications. I have already recommended the nursery to other friends and colleagues.
Thank you so much for everything. Unfortunately we have unexpectedly had to move locations but if we hadn’t we would have been very happy for H to stay at the nursery.
G.A
