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Our Team
Drawn by the children at Arbor Green
Natalie
Owner
With over 20 years experience in the childcare sector I have dedicated most of my adult life to providing the best educational setting for children to start their journey in life.
BA Management & Childcare
Forest School Leader
Froebel in Childcare Practice
Julie
Outdoor Line Manager
I am coming up to 10 years at Arbor Green Nursery and originally joined to help out at lunchtime but loved it so much I studied for my SVQ Level 3 in Childcare. With 4 grown-up children of my own, I just love spending time with the younger children and watching them thrive at Arbor Green.
Louise
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2012 and have an SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
Outside of nursery I enjoy reading a variety of novels.
Sonia
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
I began working at Arbor Green in 2011 and hold a SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care & Education. I am a mum of two and what I love most is watching the children learn and grow at Arbor Green. In my spare time I enjoy running and keeping fit.
Richie
Handyperson
I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2017 and am multi talented in various trades including vehicle mechanics, especially my old Volvos.
I enjoy playing the bass, listening to all kinds of music, walking my dog & telling my terrible jokes to anyone who'll listen.
Carolina
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
I have been working at Arbor Green Nursery since 2019 and am a qualified nursery practitioner holding a PDA in Childhood Practice and am currently studying for a BA in Childhood Practice.
I love being outdoors and spending time with my family.
Andrea
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
At the start of 2019 I completed my HNC in Childhood Practice and by October I was working at Arbor Green Nursery.
Outside of nursery I enjoy finding new walks to explore with my dog, Benji.
Angie
Manager
I have 22 years' experience in the childcare sector 10 of those have been with Arbor Green. During this time, I have completed a BA in Childhood Practice and have attended many Froebel conferences which is an approach I am very passionate about. I love the outdoors and enjoy discos in the garden with the kids.
Soumya
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
I left Arbor Green in June 2021 to move overseas but couldn't be happier to be back. I have my SVQ 3 in Childcare and enjoy working with the children. When not at work I love spending time with my family.
Nikkie
Deputy Manager
I've been part of the Arbor Green family since 2013 and am currently working towards a BA in Childhood Practice. I'm passionate about outdoor learning and feel very lucky that we have such a vibrant environment to teach our children in.
Sandi
Outdoor Lead Practitioner
I have an HNC in early Education and Childcare and am in my second year studying a BSc in Psychology. I love being apart of the team & think the child centred ethos alongside prioritising staff health & wellbeing makes for one of the most positive environments I have worked in.
Aimee
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
I have an SVQ Level 3 in Childcare and have been at Arbor Green since 2019.
Arbor Green is such a fun place to work as you get to see the children enjoying themselves whilst learning at the same time.
Viktoria
Nursery Assistant
I’ve been working at Arbor Green Nursery since 2021, as I have a passion for the care of children with a mission to develop and support their growth. In my free time, I love being lost in DIY and reading.
I am currently working towards my SVQ level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Maria
Nursery Assistant
I've been working at Arbor Green since August and have fallen in love with the nursery and it's outdoor education. I am currently studying my SCQF 7 in Childcare and in my free time enjoy roller skating.
Sammy
Outdoor Nursery Practioner
I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2019 and have my SVQ level 3 in Childcare.
Originally from South Africa I came to Edinburgh in 2018 with a passion for dancing, art and of course teaching children.
Raffa
Nursery Chef
I cook and prepare healthy snacks and lunches for the children on a daily basis using the fresh produce grown at Arbor Green.
I have been apart of the Arbor Green family since 2017.
Ludmila
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
Employed with Arbor Green since November 2020 I began by looking after the children during staff breaks and cleaning the nursery. Now a nursery practitioner with a degree in Secondary Teaching and a Master of Pedagogy. I love to interact with children and see how they develop new skills. Outside of nursery, I love spending time with my family and travelling.
Rachel
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
Hey, my name is Rachel and I work with the happy hedgehogs. I am currently studying towards my BA in childhood practice and I love to provide fun yoga sessions for the children. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family.
John
Forest School Assistant / Permaculture Designer
I've been working at Arbor Green since 2019 and am studying to become a Forest School leader as well as a Permaculture Designer.
My passion is growing food and I love being able to teach the kids to grow, nurture and ultimately cook their spoils so they can teach others.
Kirstin
Outdoor Nursery Practitioner
In June 2019 I completed my HNC in Childhood Practice and started working at Arbor Green in November 2019.
Outside of nursery I enjoy going to music concerts with my friends.
Claire
Outdoor Nursery Practioner
Hi my name is Claire and I work in the happy hedgehogs garden. I have a HNC in childhood practice and I have a passion for providing sensory and physical experiences outdoors.
In my spare time i enjoy creative writing and playing the guitar.
Cassandra
Nursery Assistant
I love working at Arbor Green! I'm passionate about music and used to be a singer. You will see me often singing to the children. I also play the ukulele and enjoy cooking. I can't wait to share my passions with the children.
Chloe
Nursery Assistant
I joined the Arbor Green team in November 2021. In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my friends and taking my dog Poppy on big walks.
Ali
Nursery Assistant
I am from Spain but I've been living here in Scotland for almost 5 years.
I enjoy outdoor activities and my passion is everything in relation with conservation and wildlife.
Nicola
Office Administrator
I work remotely so you won't see me around but I'm there in Spirit! I love spending time with my little 4-year-old boy who I know would love to be part of the Arbor Green family.