Sonia Fernandes

Lead Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Hi there, I am Sonia, I am the Lead Early Years Educator for our Beautiful Babies and Outstanding Ones. I have been working in early years since 2014, I am working Building Blocks since 2017. I have a bachelor's degree in education and master's in Early Years Education. I have worked alongside all age groups, and I am grateful for being able to support and take part on children learning and development. I have a son who is within our Kids Club having been through all of our classrooms. I speak fluent English and Portuguese and in my spare time I love spending time with my family, traveling, spending plenty of time in nature walks, exercising, reading and shopping.

Danielle Shafique

Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained                               

I started Building Blocks in June 2018. I have gained experience in working with all age groups whilst working in previous settings. I’ve always wanted to work with children and knew it was what I wanted to do since I left school. I studied my Level 1 and Level 2 Childcare in college and completed my Level 3 while I was working at my previous setting. I love being a key carer and building those special bonds with the children. Whilst with the children I enjoy teaching them new songs, and love to dance with them. I enjoy going to explore new places such as the countryside and I love spending time with my family and friends. I love going on holiday and Greece is my favourite destination.

Amena Abdulbasset

Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained                  

My name is Amena, I come from Afghanistan and moved to the UK 20 years ago and I have six children (two sons and four daughters). I also have four grandchildren! I have been working at Building Blocks since December 2018 full time. I completely fell in love with children and I applied to work at Building Blocks whilst working through an agency. In my spare time I enjoy music and reading books. I am kind, honest and very patient and I love spending time with my family. I am embarking on my Level 2 in childcare from September 2024 and looking forward to building upon my knowledge to support the children’s development.

Eva Copping

Early Years Educator/Seconday Key Carer 

My name is Eva and I joined Building Blocks in October 2022. Watching the children develop and grow into their own personalities is so rewarding. I have recently achieved my paediatric first aid and I am looking forward to building on my existing skill set and look forward to my new adventure in the baby room. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, spending time with friends and being around animals.

Shivani Jaswal

Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer

My name is Shivani I joined Building Blocks in May 2024. I am an Early Years Educator with an NVQ Level 2 in Children and Young People’s Workforce. My previous experience is working in a Nursery for over 4years where I have supervised and supported the learning and development of children aged from 18 months old to 4years old. Since July 2023, I worked as a sports coach at a summer camp. I have also worked at Lego clubs covering at 2/3 different Primary schools supporting children aged 5 years old to 8 years old. What is important to me is the wellbeing of the children, this is my main priority, supporting their learning, through having fun and providing educational activities, tracking their development through observations to ensure the right level of support is provided throughout their time at nursery. I enjoy travelling, Cooking, Fitness and going Shopping.