Page 6 - Wonder Woods Parent Handbook

2. Staff

Our Manager

Hello, my name is Stacey.
I have over 10 years’ experience working with children and young people,
and for the past 3 years, I’ve been the ELC Manager. In this role, I am
committed to developing our early years provision, particularly within our
outdoor nursery setting. I have a strong passion for the outdoors and
truly value the many benefits it offers, especially in supporting children’s
development. During my 10 years with the organisation, I have gained a
wealth of experience in various areas of support for children and families.
Stacey Murney
Our Practitioners

Dave Holt
Dave is our Senior Practitioner and has a BSc (Hons) Zoology, The Queens
Scout Award, and has many years experience of camping, walking and other
outdoor pursuits. He has worked exclusively within the two to five year old
age range and believes in helping children to grow and thrive in the natural
environment, enabling them to marvel at the wonders of the world, and to
feed their natural curiosity. He also enjoys learning about Scottish history
and playing the guitar.

Jeannie Garfoot
Jeannie is our Practitioner and is passionate about the outdoors and all
things nature. She began with Simply Play in August 2023, then took her
adventures to the Woods. She loves working with children and has proudly
volunteered at her village Galaday for over 20 years. She dreams of
exploring every corner of Bonnie Scotland in a campervan (still to be built!).
Jeannie enjoys mountain walks, sunshine, and the occasional thrill —
“Skydiving was amazing, and I’m keen to try more adventures!”

Carla Young
Carla joined Wonder Woods in 2021 through our Modern Apprenticeship
programme and has since become a fully qualified practitioner. She loves
being outdoors and finds joy in seeing children explore, learn, and play in
nature. Outside of work, Carla enjoys walking her dog, Honey, and this year
she and her family are adventuring through the Highlands.

Olivia Black Sanah Ali
Olivia started as a Modern Sanah is currently on our
Apprentice, and she is now a Modern Apprenticeship
Supporting Practitioner. She programme. She is
enjoys supporting children's undergoing the
learning within the outdoors. qualification required to
She has 2 dogs and enjoys register and work as a
going out exploring local practitioner within a
areas. childcare setting.

All staff members share the Wonder Woods ethos and vision, they are
registered with SSSC and hold membership on the PVG scheme