At Mighty Oaks Little Acorns, the directors and staff are extremely experienced and highly qualified. Staff commit to ongoing professional development to further enhance their practice.
“Providers must support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improves” (Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, 2017 p 21).
Name: Gwyneth Keen
Role: Director/DSO
Qualifications: MA Professional Development in Early Years - level 7, MSc in Psychology, BA (Hons) 2:1 Childhood and Youth Studies - level 6, TAQA (Assessor Award), ELKAN (Communication and Language) and an Advanced Diploma in SEN,
Other information: Teacher at Hartpury Primary School (drama, music, dance), Professional Singer, EYLP (Early Years Lead Practitioner), Representative on the Early Years Provider Forum, Experienced in Early Years since 2002, Centre Manager at Little Oaks, Hartpury. Opened Mighty Oaks Little Acorns Tredworth 2017 and Wild Oaks Early Learnng Centre Cirencester 2019.
Interests: Singing and walking my dogs.
Designated Director for: Designated Safeguaring Officer (DSO), Safeguarding, Finance, Communication, Staff Management,