Meet the Staff
Susan Williamson
All our staff at Dingwall Childrens Nursery are highly motivated, professional and experienced. They have been chosen with care and have a genuine love for children.
They are all registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) regulating body for social care and are trained in Child Protection.
Susan Williamson - Manager. Email me
Originally from Orkney, now living in Dingwall. She achieved her HNC through Orkney College. After gaining experience in a nursery in Orkney and for a Special Needs Unit, she moved to Inverness where she furthered her career and gained a wealth of experience. Susan provides a friendly and fun atmosphere where your children can develop their skills.
They are all registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) regulating body for social care and are trained in Child Protection.
Susan Williamson - Manager. Email me
Originally from Orkney, now living in Dingwall. She achieved her HNC through Orkney College. After gaining experience in a nursery in Orkney and for a Special Needs Unit, she moved to Inverness where she furthered her career and gained a wealth of experience. Susan provides a friendly and fun atmosphere where your children can develop their skills.
Leanna Morrison
Leanna Morrison - Senior Early Years Educator - Room Leader
Leanna recently completed her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development, she also holds certificates in First Aid, Alert to Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Individual Education Programmes, Curriculum for Excellence - Planning and Assessment, Health and Wellbeing, Prebirth to 3, Play at Home, Pre School Behaviour (ICAN), Early Talk (ICAN), Multicultural Awareness, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
Leanna, who is from Strathpeffer previously worked in Fairburn Respite Home where she cared for disabled people of all ages. As Room Leader Leanna ensures that all the children in the Pre School Room enjoy a range of activities such as music, science and outdoor play which in turn helps prepare them for their move to Primary School.
Leanna recently completed her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development, she also holds certificates in First Aid, Alert to Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Individual Education Programmes, Curriculum for Excellence - Planning and Assessment, Health and Wellbeing, Prebirth to 3, Play at Home, Pre School Behaviour (ICAN), Early Talk (ICAN), Multicultural Awareness, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
Leanna, who is from Strathpeffer previously worked in Fairburn Respite Home where she cared for disabled people of all ages. As Room Leader Leanna ensures that all the children in the Pre School Room enjoy a range of activities such as music, science and outdoor play which in turn helps prepare them for their move to Primary School.
Rochelle Morrison
Rochelle Morrison - Early Years Educator - Room Leader
Rochelle, who is Leanna's sister also recently completed her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development and was awarded Young Apprentice of the Year in Childcare in December 2010. She also holds certificates in First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Infection Control, Assessment is Learning, Prebirth to 3, Before Words, Early Talk (ICAN), Developmental Co-Ordination Difficulties, Multicultural Awareness, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
In her free time Rochelle enjoys going to the cinema, her favourite films are comedies and she also enjoys dining out with her family and friends. As Leader of the Baby Room Rochelle ensures that all the babies in her care have plenty to see and do and this includes lots of cuddles, singing, talking and reading stories.
Rochelle, who is Leanna's sister also recently completed her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development and was awarded Young Apprentice of the Year in Childcare in December 2010. She also holds certificates in First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Infection Control, Assessment is Learning, Prebirth to 3, Before Words, Early Talk (ICAN), Developmental Co-Ordination Difficulties, Multicultural Awareness, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
In her free time Rochelle enjoys going to the cinema, her favourite films are comedies and she also enjoys dining out with her family and friends. As Leader of the Baby Room Rochelle ensures that all the babies in her care have plenty to see and do and this includes lots of cuddles, singing, talking and reading stories.
Adam Tytler
Adam Tytler - Early Years Educator - Room Leader
Adam joined our Nursery in June 2010 after completing his National Certificate in Childcare. He is now studying towards his SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development, he also holds certificates in First Aid, Risk Assessment, Multicultural Awareness, Early Talk (ICAN), Prebirth to 3, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
In his spare time Adam plays Shinty for Caberfeidh Camanachd Shinty Club, he also enjoys fishing and running. Adam is Leader of the Toddler Room and at every opportunity likes to take the children outdoors to our specially designed, secure back garden to participate in energetic activities. He also takes the children on local walks and visits to enhance their awareness of the world around them.
Adam joined our Nursery in June 2010 after completing his National Certificate in Childcare. He is now studying towards his SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development, he also holds certificates in First Aid, Risk Assessment, Multicultural Awareness, Early Talk (ICAN), Prebirth to 3, Food Hygiene and Handling and Application of Products.
In his spare time Adam plays Shinty for Caberfeidh Camanachd Shinty Club, he also enjoys fishing and running. Adam is Leader of the Toddler Room and at every opportunity likes to take the children outdoors to our specially designed, secure back garden to participate in energetic activities. He also takes the children on local walks and visits to enhance their awareness of the world around them.
Christy Maclean
Christy Maclean - Nursery Assistant
Christy is working towards her SVQ Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development and holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, First Aid, Individual Education Programmes, Curriculum for Excellence - Planning and Assessment, Developing Early Maths and Numeracy, Alert to Asthma, Food Hygiene, Assessment is Learning, Outdoor Science and Literacy, Early Years Planning and Assessment - Moving On, Early Talk (ICAN), Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Christy lives in Strathpeffer and previously worked in the local Community Centre; she enjoys travelling, both abroad and on short breaks with family and friends. Christy ensures that the children in the Pre School Room have plenty of opportunity to learn about different plants and animals and that they get to stretch their imaginations and vocabulary by finding out how things work.
Christy is working towards her SVQ Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development and holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, First Aid, Individual Education Programmes, Curriculum for Excellence - Planning and Assessment, Developing Early Maths and Numeracy, Alert to Asthma, Food Hygiene, Assessment is Learning, Outdoor Science and Literacy, Early Years Planning and Assessment - Moving On, Early Talk (ICAN), Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Christy lives in Strathpeffer and previously worked in the local Community Centre; she enjoys travelling, both abroad and on short breaks with family and friends. Christy ensures that the children in the Pre School Room have plenty of opportunity to learn about different plants and animals and that they get to stretch their imaginations and vocabulary by finding out how things work.
Jodee Mackenzie
Jodee Mackenzie - Nursery Assistant
Jodee is working towards her Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development. She holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, Prebirth to 3, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Food Hygiene, Infection Control, Play at Home, Start to Play, Before Words, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Jodee enjoys music and socialising with her friends in Dingwall. As a keen cook she likes to bake savoury and sweet snacks with the children who in turn enjoy handling all the different textures and trying the new foods.
Jodee is working towards her Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development. She holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, Prebirth to 3, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Asthma and Epilepsy, Food Hygiene, Infection Control, Play at Home, Start to Play, Before Words, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Jodee enjoys music and socialising with her friends in Dingwall. As a keen cook she likes to bake savoury and sweet snacks with the children who in turn enjoy handling all the different textures and trying the new foods.
Sharon Hardie
Sharon Hardie - Nursery Assistant
Sharon is looking forward to starting her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012. She holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development , First Aid, Alert to Asthma, Food Hygiene, Developing Early Maths and Numeracy, Energetic and Physical Play, Pre Scool Behaviour (ICAN), Early Talk, (ICAN), Early Years Planning and Assessment - Moving On, Active Learning through Music, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Sharon lives in Strathpeffer and enjoys travelling abroad during her holidays. She is a great lover of music amd ensures that the children get to play plenty of instruments and sing a variety of songs and rhymes.
Sharon is looking forward to starting her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012. She holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development , First Aid, Alert to Asthma, Food Hygiene, Developing Early Maths and Numeracy, Energetic and Physical Play, Pre Scool Behaviour (ICAN), Early Talk, (ICAN), Early Years Planning and Assessment - Moving On, Active Learning through Music, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products.
Sharon lives in Strathpeffer and enjoys travelling abroad during her holidays. She is a great lover of music amd ensures that the children get to play plenty of instruments and sing a variety of songs and rhymes.
Corrie Forsyth - Nursery Assistant
Corrie is our youngest member of staff who joined us after completing a work experience placement from school. At the moment she is studying for her SVQ Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development. Corries also holds certificates in First Aid, Food Hygiene, Handling and Application of Products, Multicultural Awareness and Music Train.
Corrie Forsyth
Corrie has 2 younger brothers with whom she loves playing football and helping with their homework. She is also a keen music and drama enthusiast and ensures the children have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of action songs and rhymes during their time in the Nursery.
Corrie is our youngest member of staff who joined us after completing a work experience placement from school. At the moment she is studying for her SVQ Level 2 in Children's Care - Learning and Development. Corries also holds certificates in First Aid, Food Hygiene, Handling and Application of Products, Multicultural Awareness and Music Train.
Corrie Forsyth
Corrie has 2 younger brothers with whom she loves playing football and helping with their homework. She is also a keen music and drama enthusiast and ensures the children have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of action songs and rhymes during their time in the Nursery.
Elizabeth Wong - Nursery Assistant
Elizabeth joined us in June 2010 and holds certificates in First Aid, Prebirth to 3, Play & Learning into Practice, Food Hygiene, Early Talk (ICAN), Scots Language, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products. She will be starting her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012.
Elizabeth Wong
Elizabeth is married with 2 children aged 8 and 5 years; she is originally from Glasgow and has lived in Dingwall for the past seven years. Elizabeth likes to spend most of her free time with her family, they enjoy going to the park for picnics, playing board games and visiting Rosemarkie Beach. Elizabeth is very creative and enjoys painting and making models with the children using a variety of textures and colours.
Elizabeth joined us in June 2010 and holds certificates in First Aid, Prebirth to 3, Play & Learning into Practice, Food Hygiene, Early Talk (ICAN), Scots Language, Multicultural Awareness and Handling and Application of Products. She will be starting her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012.
Elizabeth Wong
Elizabeth is married with 2 children aged 8 and 5 years; she is originally from Glasgow and has lived in Dingwall for the past seven years. Elizabeth likes to spend most of her free time with her family, they enjoy going to the park for picnics, playing board games and visiting Rosemarkie Beach. Elizabeth is very creative and enjoys painting and making models with the children using a variety of textures and colours.
Alison Morgan
Alison Morgan - Nursery Assistant
Alison, an experienced childminder of 15 years joined out team in February 2011. She is looking forward to studying for her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012. Alison holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, Outdoor Science and Literacy, Scots Language and Drama.
Alison lives in Conon Bridge and has 2 dogs whom she regularly takes for walks to the local forest and along the seashore at Rosemarkie Beach. Alison is also a keen cook who loves Italian food and enjoys catching up on the Soap Operas. As a keen drama enthusiast Alison ensures the children have the opportunity to take part in imaginative and dressing up play as well as music and movement during their time in the Nursery.
Alison, an experienced childminder of 15 years joined out team in February 2011. She is looking forward to studying for her SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care - Learning and Development in January 2012. Alison holds certificates in Introduction to Child Development, Outdoor Science and Literacy, Scots Language and Drama.
Alison lives in Conon Bridge and has 2 dogs whom she regularly takes for walks to the local forest and along the seashore at Rosemarkie Beach. Alison is also a keen cook who loves Italian food and enjoys catching up on the Soap Operas. As a keen drama enthusiast Alison ensures the children have the opportunity to take part in imaginative and dressing up play as well as music and movement during their time in the Nursery.
