Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

1st Winchester Scout Hut, Fleming Road, Weeke, Winchester SO22 6EE
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  • Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School, Winchester
Finkley Weeke Nursery are huge believers in learning through hands-on experiences and play. Not only do children have access to the excellent facilities at the nursery, but they also visit local attractions regularly, such as Finkley Down Farm, Winnall Moors, local woods and parks to extend their learning through fun and practical activities.

The fun does not stop there! Back at the setting, the children's curiosity determines how the nursery is created every day. The setting is fortunate to have a huge amount of green outdoor space, which features its very own mud kitchen, sensory pathway, messy play, bug hotel and parking garage for the young motorists. There is a range of options for children to choose from indoors too, such as making crafts, cooking, playing, reading and building.

The ethos at Finkley Weeke is ‘Happy Children, Happy Parents, Happy Staff’, which creates the foundations of their nursery.

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Care Provided by Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vanessa Slatcher (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

  • 51 weeks per year:
    Full day (8am - 6pm) - £70.40
    Half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) - £50.25
    Ad Hoc Hourly Rate - £11.20


    Term Time:
    Full day (8pm - 6pm) - £75.20
    • School Day (8am - 3:30pm) - £70.80
    • Ad Hoc Hourly Rate - £11.20


    Early Club 7:30am – 8 am is £5 per session, payable in advance via the parent area.


    We accept the 2, 3, and 4 year old funding, however this funding does not cover certain sundries so any child using the grant will be charged £2 per funded hour on this day.

  • We are approved providers of Hampshire County Council’s free early year’s educational grant for 2, 3 and 4-year olds. This funding is available for all children from the term after their third birthday regardless of family circumstances. We will supply you with all the required information and parent declaration forms for you to complete, as your child reaches the appropriate age. This funding does not cover certain sundries, activities, visits and hot meals so if a child is using the grant a daily charge of will be payable. Details on this can be provided from the Nursery Manager. Children eligible for 2-year-old funding and EYPP may qualify for a discount.
    There is a charge of £2 per funded hour for meals/sundries.
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Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School has 60 reviews.

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Review from H C (Aunt of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece is always happy to go to ‘school’. She is so well cared for by all the staff. She has really become so confident and her talking has improved since being there. Thank you for making her little day so happy and exciting.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

What a wonderful review, thank you! We are so glad she is so happy here and we love welcoming you all into our Finkley Family. We are so pleased with how quickly she settled and can't wait to watch her grow!


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Review from G O (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son started at Finkley Weeke Nursery, he settled instantly. It’s very clear the staff have the children’s best interest at heart and all attention is centred around them from arrival to leaving. The nursery is located in a great setting with lots of outdoor space.


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handover and have found the staff very informative and great communication whenever needed. Highly recommend.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you are all so happy with us! We pride ourselves on our great communication with our Parents and are so happy you feel this works for you. Thanks again!


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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves his nursery and all his friends and grown-ups, he has been there for 7 months now, since we first moved to the area. I love that they are taken for daily excursions, sometimes twice daily depending on the weather! The attached farm is brilliant, and he loves the soft play.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide children with an adventure every day and are so glad your son enjoys that! We love having him as part of our Finkley Family!


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Review from Suzy E (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is outstanding! The combination of happy, friendly staff, lovely surroundings - indoor and outdoor, and trips out and about (including the farm) make for a stimulating whilst also nurturing experience for the children.
My daughter moved to this nursery after she turned 2 and has thrived
there. She spends a lot of time when home talking about her friends and the staff and will often role-play “being at nursery” which I think is an excellent sign.
The staff are engaged and seem invested in the success of the nursery which makes for a very positive experience for the children.
I would (and do!) highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for this glowing and heart warming review. We are so pleased she thrives here and really love how she role plays being here at home! Thank you for recommending us and being part of our Finkley Family!


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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had nothing but good things to say about Finkley Weeke Nursery. Our son joined 7 months ago and the development in his communication skills, social skills and independence has been amazing to see. The staff are very supportive, encouraging and friendly and they run a wide range of activities
which our son really enjoys. All communication with parents is well managed and clear. Our son really enjoys nursery! Highly recommended!

Reply from Eleyne Paice, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

It is great to hear that your son's development has improved so much since starting at Finkley Weeke Nursery, and that he is enjoying it so much! Thank you for such positive feedback.


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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so pleased to have chosen Finkley Weeke. Nursery. Right from the start the communication with parents have been superb, the staff are wonderful and the environment has been fantastic for our kids to develop and flourish. The trips to the farm, language classes, woodland trips and more have been
huge in helping our children to learn and grow. We can't recommend the Finkley team and experience enough.

Reply from Eleyne Paice, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your feedback! It is great to hear that Finkley Weeke Nursery and it's staff has had such a positive impact in supporting your children's learning and development.


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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Finkley Weeke Nursery, the staff are so caring and happy and go above and beyond to make fun and engaging activities for the children. Our child is shy but has thrived at the nursery and comes home each day full of stories of what has happened.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so glad you are all so happy here and you feel your child is thriving!


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Review from Andy D (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Finkley Weeke Nursery for 4/5 months now and he loves it there! His communication skills have really come a long way since starting there which has always been something he's not great with. The staff are all very friendly and we have not had any bad experiences with them. The staff
are great and our son often asks for them while at home. When he's not asking for them he is always asking to "go see friends" and is always excited to go in in the mornings.


We would highly recommend!


Reply from Eleyne Paice, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for such lovely feedback, it is fantastic to hear that your son enjoys coming to nursery so much and that you are happy with the support we provide at Finkley Weeke Nursery!


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Review from Robyn B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I first came to view Finkley, I was in awe of the surroundings, the staff and the activities they offered and I knew my daughter would love it here. She settled in so quickly after day one and has come so far in the short amount she’s been here. I cannot wait to see what she will learn in the coming
months and I’m so happy I decided on this nursery school. She never wants to leave at the end of the day! They have planned trips almost every day and her outings to the farm are her favourite. She loves her teachers and they truly are a credit to the nursery. I would highly recommend Finkley to anyone as I certainly love it myself and my daughter wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Reply from Lottie Frogley, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Many thanks for your review. It's lovely to see how well she has settled and how much she enjoys coming to nursery. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Finkley in November just after he turned two. He is having a wonderful time - I was immediately struck by the outdoor space and beautiful play areas when I looked around - which he loves. Also very happy with the warm, friendly, and caring staff and excellent communication with parents!

Reply from Gary Dennis, Director at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us. I'm glad your son is having a wonderful time and enjoying the outdoor space and play areas.


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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Since my son started in September, he loves being there. He has made lots of friends and loves going out and about. The staff are all very friendly and make you feel so welcome. The daily outings are amazing.

Reply from Eleyne Paice, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that your son is having such a positive experience here at Finkley Weeke!


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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This fantastic nursery and preschool are so incredible. Staff are very supportive of you as a family. Helped prepare my daughter for primary school incredibly well. They help children learn through play and nature. Regular walks, farm visits. It's the best preschool ever as we have been to a few as
a military family! I couldn't fault them at all, fresh home-cooked meals. The staff are amazing at their jobs and my daughter is more than ready for reception.

Reply from Eleyne Paice, Nursery Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

It is lovely to hear that your daughter has had such a great time and developed so much since being at our nursery. It has been a pleasure working with her and we are glad you feel that she is well prepared to start school in September! Thank you for your feedback.


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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Winchester in January 2021 and my two children, age two and four started at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School in February. They settled in incredibly quickly and absolutely love it, they even ask to go there at weekends! The staff are fantastic and the children love all the activities
they do and the exciting trips they go on. We're delighted with our choice of nursery and would recommend Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School to anyone.

Reply from Charlotte Edwards, Andover Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for the feedback! That is lovely that your children want to come to us on the weekends too!


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Review from Chanelle S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to nursery and this gives me peace of mind. He started in January and I can already see so many positive changes in him. He is so much more independent and confident. I love the fact that he enjoys learning and the nursery is great at exploring new things. The most satisfying
feeling is when I pick him up from nursery and he can't wait to tell me all about the wonderful things he did during the day. Great nursery all round and the staff are fantastic too.

Reply from Charlotte Edwards, Andover Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! It is great to hear how independent and confident he is now since coming to Finkley Weeke!


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Finkley Down Farm Nursery. I looked at numerous nurseries for my son but nothing compares to Finkley. My son had never been left with anyone other than family so starting nursery was a massive thing for both of us. The staff have been incredible from the very beginning and it’s clear
that they are passionate about what they do. My son hasn’t been going for long but he absolutely loves it. He goes in with a massive smile on his face and doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day. That’s when you know you’ve chosen the best nursery around. Best decision we’ve ever made.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed starting at Finkley Down Farm Nursery, every day she is excited to go and full of smiles when I pick her up.
Since having spent a lot of time at home due to COVID my daughter settled in at nursery very very quickly and this is due to the staff. They are really welcoming
and give off a positive vibe, always smiling and polite.
Trips to the farm are very popular with Finkley which my daughter absolutely loves! She is always coming home telling me about her day and how much fun she has had.
I would definitely recommend Finkley Down Farm nursery!

Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thanks for the lovely feedback, Laura! So glad she has really settled in and enjoying the farm!


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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have thrived at Finkley Down Farm Nursery. They both went to the nursery's other setting and then moved to Winchester.
The staff are all great - there's an energy and positivity about the place that shines through and the kids all seem so happy to be there. The facilities are excellent,
especially the outdoor space - at both nurseries. The access to Finkley Down Farm is just brilliant - our two-year-old boy comes home so excited from spending time with the animals. And the whole place is run so professionally, with great dialogue with parents. The new Winchester setting is a great addition. The same ethos has transferred naturally and the trips to the farm maintain that unique benefit. I can't recommend it highly enough - we have experienced a number of nurseries and this is the best by a mile.

Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you! Fantastic to hear such positive feedback! We love the farm!


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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the fifth nursery my children have attended (we've moved house lots!), and it is the best by miles. The facilities are brilliant, the staff are great, and I'm constantly impressed by the range of activities. Our children love their nursery days, and we all wholeheartedly recommend it!

Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words and we are really grateful to have been part of their journey!


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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful nursery. Our son absolutely loves it. The fact the children get to visit the farm each day is amazing. The Finkley Down Farm Basecamp is also a lovely setting and the staff are fantastic.

Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review. We love the trips to Finkley Farm!


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Review from Rhys C (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at Finkley Down Farm Nursery Winchester at the beginning of September and we just love it! The children get to go and explore the farm every day and do things like groom the pony, feed the guinea pigs, etc and it is just fantastic. It is such a rich and unique learning environment and
my little one has been coming home talking about it non-stop, she even wants to go on the weekends! We live in Winchester and it is just brilliant still having the opportunity for her to visit the farm every day and explore! It brings such a variety to her learning and her confidence is soaring. Plus they have a great set up at the Basecamp with a huge outdoor area too! What more could you want!

Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely feedback :) We are so glad how well she has settled in.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.974)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10 for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.974 for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (338 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 346 Ratings = 4.974

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (8)

Vanessa

Vanessa Slatcher

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Vanessa is one of the Nursery Managers at Finkley Weeke.


She has 10 years of experience working in the early years sector and has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education.


Vanessa's favourite thing at Finkley is providing the children with an exciting learning environment, offering them a variety of experiences such as trips to the Farm and Nature Walks. Seeing the children so happy and having fun while supporting them in their journey to school.


Maria

Maria

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Maria has been at the nursery with us since March 2022 and is level 3 qualified! Maria has lots of experience working with children and also loves animals!
Maria's favourite thing about working at Finkley is "being able to offer the children the amazing experiences such as going to the farm, the pumpkin patch and providing them with fantastic learning experiences!"


Sara

Sara

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Sara started working at Finkley Weeke in September 2022.


Sara loves Finkley because no day is ever the same and loves the variety of outings the nursery can do, from pumpkin picking to the garden centre, every day is unique!


Ellie-May

Ellie-May Moody

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Ellie is one of our fabulous nursery practitioners and joined the team in March 2023. Ellie is level 3 qualified and has a passion for planning exciting, engaging and unique activities for the children to take part in.


Sarah

Sarah Gough

Job Title: Finkley Group Manager

Joined: 2017

Sarah is the Finkley Group Manager of Finkley Nurseries. She has been working at Finkley since it opened in September 2017, starting as the manager of Finkley Andover before being promoted to the Finkley Group Manager in June 2021, where she now oversees all of the settings. She also has a degree in Early Years Education.


We asked Sarah what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"Working with children allows me the opportunity to develop a new purpose every day. I love watching the children's curious minds explore the environment that we as a setting create for them and find this particularly rewarding."


Danielle

Danielle Wall

Job Title: SENCO Manager

Joined: 2021

Dani is our SENCo Manager and supports all of our Finkley Nurseries in meeting the needs of all children within our care, Danielle joined the Finkley family in March 2021. Dani is currently working towards her degree in Special Education Needs and Inclusivity.


We asked Dani what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"I love seeing the impact that both myself and our wonderful staff have on the children and their future outcomes. I love to get involved and enjoy running both Bucket time and BLAST sessions within all of our settings."


Emma

Emma Woolley

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Emma is our Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke. She has been working in nurseries for many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge after completing her degree in Early Years Education. Emma loves working at Finkley because everyday is a new adventure and she loves seeing the children grow and develop under our care!


Clare

Clare Cousins

Job Title: Daily Lead/SENCO

Joined: 2025

Clare has joined our team February 2025 as our Daily Lead and SENCO! She has a wealth of experience working in the early years sector and has trained to support children with additional needs. Clare is passionate about educating young children through their play and loves being outdoors, she is even Forest School trained!


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