People

Kim Sadler

Setting Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo – Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young Person’s Workforce.

Kim joined Helmdon Acorns in January 2011 and was appointed Deputy Supervisor in September 2012. She has been our Special Education Needs (SENCo) since 2014 and has recently taken on the role of Setting Manager since October 2021 sharing the role with Susanna.

Kim is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead and behaviour co-ordinator. Kim has a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Susanna Morgan

Setting Manager, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Forest School Leader – Level 3 NNEB

Susanna joined us in September 2011 and is qualified to Level 3 equivalent in Early Years (NNEB). She completed a Level 3 Forest Schools qualification in Spring 2016. In November 2016 Susanna was promoted to Deputy Supervisor alongside Kim Sadler. Susanna has recently taken on the role of Setting Manager in October 2021 sharing the role with Kim. Susanna has a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification

Tracey Leach

Preschool Practitioner – Level 6 Early Years (QTS)

Tracey joined our team in January 2020, prior to this she did some bank staff cover.

Elisa Matthews

Preschool Practitioner – Level 3

Elisa joined our team in January 2022. Elisa has recently completed her level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Samantha Murphy

Preschool Practitioner

Sam joined us in January 2022.

Charlotte Riley

Administrator

Charlotte joined Acorns in November 2021.