The Learning Tree has led the way in innovation by embracing an outdoors culture for our children. We are pioneers of the Forest School concept in The London Borough of Hounslow and lead the way on this, helped in large part by the unequalled outdoor space that we enjoy. The families that have come to our setting have embraced the healthy and hardy benefits of outdoor play, from playing in our mud kitchen, building real fires, sawing wood, building outdoor shelters, digging, creating, and playing outdoors.
Some of our staff have been with us for years, since they started working in fact. We have placed a great emphasis on growing and developing our staff. Our staff are made up of a team of graduate qualified staff, EYP, QTS, and staff training to complete their Level 3 qualification as well as senior undergraduate staff. We are a highly trained, educated, and experienced team.
has been the manager of The Learning Tree Childcare since its start in 2008. Her vision for the nursery is to offer new opportunities which help children’s physical and language development. To support children being confident, to have high self-esteem, through effective communication. She qualified from Kingston University as an Early Years Professional, is the SENCO, Safeguarding Officer and Forest School Leader for the nursery.
gained her Level 2 in Childcare in 2015 and works in the Baby Room. She has been with us since November 2015. She has gained experience in all of the rooms at The Learning Tree Childcare. She hopes to take her Level 3 in the future.
has been the Administrator and First Aider for The Learning Tree Childcare since September 2014. Before starting a family in 2008, Caroline’s background was in Sales Support Management for Hertz Car Rental and Telecoms Management. Caroline has an English Literature & Sociology Degree and qualified Home-Start family volunteer. Usually to be found in the office but always happy to talk to parents and children.
joined The Learning Tree Childcare in September 2016 and is working towards her Level 3 qualification. She already has a Level 2 in Childcare and a Psychology Degree. Roxana is a Practitioner in our nursery and works across all three rooms to support children of all ages.
joined us in January 2017 as a student working towards her PGCE in Early Years which she has now attained. Catherine also has a degree in Sociology and a Masters in Psychology. We are delighted that Catherine has agreed to stay on to continue her work with babies and SEN children within our setting.
has been with The Learning Tree Childcare since September 2013 and has a Level 2 qualification. She has experience in all our rooms but is now an experienced practitioner in our two year old room. She is the designated lead on the 2 year checks.
joined us in April 2017 and is better known to the children as ‘Magic Chef’. Vina has a level 2 in Food Hygiene and is currently studying for her Level 3. Vina is getting to know the children’s likes and dislikes to help to design the new menu which maintains our commitment to being an Accredited Healthy Setting.
“I have had two boys who have attended the Learning Tree Nursery in the past 3 years. We moved into the area and I was looking for a nursery where I felt comfortable leaving my children and it provided a safe and happy environment. It was a very stressful time and such a huge decision to make as you always hear of horror stories about what can happen if you place your child in a new place.
At the time our boys were 2 and 3 years old and very well settled where we previously lived. I knew that it was vital to their growth that the nursery provided care and support in all aspects of their individual development as well as supporting us as working parents.
“When looking for a nursery for our daughter Maya The Learning Tree was the only nursery, we looked at 6, that talked about the children and what they were trying to achieve with them. It was immediately obvious that this setting was special. The children are loved and cared for while being given so many different opportunities to learn and explore. We were particularly attracted by the Forest Schools philosophy and the outdoor focus generally. Maya has thrived here. There is a real strong sense of family and community and we have all felt part of this wonderful place. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
“I knew as soon as I’d met Mona that this was the right nursery for our curious, inquisitive two-year old! Mona and her team have created such a wonderful culture of creative learning, centred in play and the community, and have an incredible vision that each practitioner helps to manifest with their compassionate dedication to the children. My daughter LOVES being at The Learning Tree and has flourished since she began there this summer. I feel very fortunate to have found such a perfect little nursery and would not hesitate to recommend The Learning Tree to any parents keen for their child to learn through play, exploration and their environment.
“Working at The Learning Tree Childcare has changed my life in more ways than one. Feeling a sense of belonging in our ‘family’ as we like to call it, and knowing exactly where I want to be and what I want to do. I am forever grateful to Mona and Asif for their ongoing support and for opening up opportunities and developments I did not know I was capable of.
“I consider it a privilege and a delight to be part of the team at The Learning Tree. The staff are so motivated and always full of joy. Working alongside them is a real pleasure and even though I have been teaching for many years I am often inspired and in awe of their many examples of good practice. I think what makes TLT such a great place to work is the fact that the children are at the heart of everything that happens and each child is celebrated and treated with respect. So whether we are eating porridge round the camp fire, telling stories in the wigwam or reciting poetry in the Library – I know a good time will be had by all!
