Vicky McClaren – Manager and Key Person.

Vicky joined Beehive in 2010 and is a Level 3 practitioner. Having worked at the setting for nearly 15 years, she is very experienced in assisting with the needs of the community, such as service families. She has completed multiple Leaders and Managers training sessions and works closely with the Early Years Advisors from the council.

Liz Vogel – Office Manager

Liz is a qualified primary school teacher and joined Beehive in 2022. Liz deals with all office queries, including administration, funding, finances and referrals. She also chairs and documents any SEND meetings such as those for EHCPs and MSPs and completed the City of York Council SEND training in Spring 2023.

Nathan Wilson – Acting Deputy Manager and Key Person

Nathan joined Beehive in 2022 and is an experienced Level 3 practitioner. He has worked in early years settings since 2013. He enjoys group circle times, singing, role play and stories with puppets and soft toys. Nathan will be completing ELSA training in Spring 2025 to help assist children with emotional regulation.

Lauren Martin – Key Person and SENCo in Training

Lauren joined Beehive in 2023 and since joining has confidently completed her Level 3 training. Lauren is particularly interested in developing her understanding of helping improve the outcomes of children with additional needs and therefore will be completing the City of York SENCo training in Spring 2025. She has recently completed her Portage training.

Ann Bradley

Practitioner (Supply)

Ann has worked at Beehive from 2003 until she retired in 2020. After a break of two years, Ann returned as supply staff in 2022. She holds a certificate in ECAT (Every Child A Talker) which supports children’s early speech and language. Ann frequently completes Communication and Language with children to help them with their speech and is an invaluable source of speech knowledge to the team.

Beth Davis – Key Person

Beth joined Beehive in 2023 and is an experienced Level 3 practitioner who has led different teams throughout her childcare career. Beth has excellent creativity and enjoys thinking up craft and baking activities to help the children with their learning and development.

Every member of our team is NVQ level 3 in childcare (or equivalent) or above. All Key Person practitioners hold an up-to-date certificate in paediatric first aid and Food Hygiene Level 2. Each week, practitioners have a dedicated CPD session where staff complete relevant CPD, such as safeguarding-linked training and specific training geared towards children’s needs.