Vicky McClaren – Manager and Key Person

Vicky joined Beehive in 2010 and is a Level 3 practitioner. With nearly 15 years of experience, she is adept at addressing the needs of the community, including service families. Vicky has completed multiple Leaders and Managers training sessions and collaborates closely with the Early Years Advisors from the council.

Becie Doughty – Manager and Key Person

Becie joined Beehive in September 2025. As an experienced practitioner with a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood (equivalent to Level 5), she has dedicated 18 years to childcare. Becie is ELKAN trained and is passionate about the vital role of communication and language in early development.

Liz Vogel – Office Manager

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

Nathan Wilson – Deputy Manager and Key Person

Nathan joined Beehive in September 2022 as an experienced Level 3 practitioner. He has been working in early years settings since 2013 and enjoys conducting group circle times, singing, role play, and storytelling with puppets and soft toys. Nathan completed ELSA training in Spring 2025 to aid children in developing emotional regulation skills.

Lauren Martin – SENCo and Key Person

Lauren joined Beehive in February 2023 and has since confidently completed her Level 3 training. She is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with additional needs and completed the City of York SENCo training in Spring 2025. Additionally, Lauren has recently finished her Portage training, enhancing her ability to support young learners.

Angel Jackson – Key Person

Angel joined Beehive in January 2025 and is an experienced Level 3 practitioner who previously led the Baby Room in another setting. She is passionate about the importance of reading and excels in creating stimulating visual displays to foster children’s learning and development.

Hannah Kelly – National Skills Fund Practitioner

Hannah joined Beehive in February 2026 as she pursues her training under the National Skills Fund initiative. With experience working with children in various settings, we are thrilled to welcome her to the team.

Emily Hunt – Bank Practitioner

Emily studies Linguistics and Spanish at univeristy and completed a volunteer WellComm (Speech and Language Specialist) placement with Beehive in Autumn 2025 and enjoyed her experience so much that she has returned as a Bank Practitioner. She now supports staff absences and training needs, and we are delighted to have her back at Beehive.