My name is Natasha Noone, and I joined Building Blocks when they opened their Kingston Road setting in 2004. For 10 years, I worked in various positions within the company, including Lead, Deputy Manager, and Nursery Manager at the Kids Club in Wimbledon. I hold a Diploma in Childcare and Education at distinction level and a GNVQ in Business Management. I left Building Blocks in 2014 to work as a nanny, part-time, and as an Office Manager for a media company before having my daughter in 2020, who now attends the nursery. In February 2022, I returned to Building Blocks in a consultancy capacity to support one of the settings in improving their learning environment, which led to a permanent role. I am particularly interested in ensuring children have access to a rich and stimulating learning environment, which is crucial to their all-round development. As the Environmental Lead, I work in partnership with Early Years Managers and their teams to continuously reflect on how their environment delivers the curriculum while supporting individual or groups of children. I also oversee and coordinate maintenance for all settings. With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I have gained a deep understanding of what works well and how to bring out the best in both children and employees. I love collaborating with staff to foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, going to the cinema, and cooking.

Hi, I’m Tahmina. I joined Building Blocks in December 2007. I have a degree in Education Studies from Roehampton University. Before joining Building Blocks, I gained experience working with children in schools and after-school clubs. I am extremely passionate about working with children, managing my room and programme, and collaborating with my team and parents to best support our children. I have held various roles, starting as a Nursery Assistant and progressing to my current position. I have worked with all age groups, ranging from 18 months to 10 years. During my career, I have achieved a CACHE NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and gained extensive training and experience in Special Educational Needs and Safeguarding. I am deeply committed to supporting children’s development and extending their learning. I stay updated on current affairs regarding child development through continuous research. In my spare time, I enjoy socialising with my friends and family, who are very important to me. I love being outdoors, connecting with nature through camping, long walks, outdoor picnics, and survival skills activities. I also enjoy photographing scenic landscapes. I am a big foodie and absolutely love exploring different cuisines and trying new recipes. I enjoy travelling to different countries to experience diverse cultures. Additionally, I have an interest in languages—I speak my home language, Bengali, fluently and also understand Urdu and Hindi. I have two children; my eldest is now attending a local primary school, while my youngest has just begun his Building Blocks journey.

I started working at Building Blocks when we first opened in 2001. I initially joined as a kitchen assistant, supporting the chef, before moving into the classroom to provide one-to-one support for children with special educational needs. I later worked within the Kids’ Club/After School and Holiday Club at Dundonald Congregational Church for nine years. In January 2020, I became the Deputy Early Years Manager at Nursery School. I am very proud to say I have developed my professional role and achieved an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Play-work, a Level 3 in Management, and Level 1 Makaton training. I am also trained as a paediatric and adult first aider. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing stories, and watching films. I love my family and have a daughter and grandson whom I love very much.