Staff Team

Manager : Jane Bain.

Jane holds a BA (Hons) in Childhood Practice and her pedagogy is strongly focussed on providing children with the appropriate opportunties to lead their own learning and also to develop skills and attributes which will not just serve them in school but also in life. Jane is a fully qualified Forest Leader and has a particular interest in outdoor play and learning and is passionate about its significant benefits, not only for children but also for staff. Jane is also a Director of Cambusbarron Community Development Trust where she has a role in the development of Gillies Hill as a community resource.

Jane is the boss of everyone. She sorts all the problems out”

Early Childhood Educator : Katie Low.

Katie is an experienced ECE having worked previously in a local authority setting. Katie is local to Cambusbarron. She is a qualified Forest Kindergarten practitioner and will shortly begin Forest Leader training.

“Katie likes to help people and she does yoga with us”

Early Childhood Educator : Jordan Sutherland.

Jordan is qualified ECE having gained her SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People). Jordan works part time (Mon-Wed) with CVN. Jordan will shortly start Forest Leader training.

“Jordan sits down and plays with us and claps her hands”

Early Childhood Educator : Lisa Wright.

Lisa is our newest CVN team member and comes to us with a wealth of experience from the local authority supply list. Lisa works Tuesdays through Fridays.

Support Worker Early Childhood Educator : Helen O’Toole

Helen is a qualified Support Worker and holds an SVQ2 Social Services (Children and Young People) Helen is a Cambusbarron resident and brings bundles of enthusiasm to the team.

“Helen is good at rolling around in tyres”

Support Worker Early Childhood Educator : Jen MacLeod

Jen is a Support Worker at CVN. She is also a registered nurse and works part time in the hospital and part time at CVN. Jen is another Cambusbarron resident and brings more local knowledge to the team.

“She helps the other kids, she helps them if they’re bleeding and if they have a bleeding finger…..”

The staff and manager are clearly committed to the ongoing development of the service
Care Inspector

The manager demonstrates drive and passion for children to learn within and
from nature

Education Scotland Inspector

The staff provide fantastic care
Parent

The nursery and teachers are excellent and they go above and beyond for every child in their care
Parent

The team of practitioners work well together and use each other’s skills, talents and expertise
to provide a good range of outdoor experiences for children.
Education Scotland Inspector