Hannah Harris
Early Years Manager
My name is Hannah and I am the Early Years Manager for our Teddington Nursery. Since 2007 I have worked in different childcare settings alongside all age groups, my experiences include working within children and young people with complex needs, within youth centers, respite care, and within Early Years settings. I have been working at Building Blocks since October 2011, starting my journey here as a qualified Key Carer and progressing through to Early Years Manager. I have managed both our Kids Club and the main nursery, myself and Liz, the Kids Club manager, work very closely sharing our strengths and experiences across both programs. I hold a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education and have a wide range of experience supporting children’s development. I am extremely passionate about child and staff development and the environments we provide for the children. I thoroughly enjoy spending time within the classrooms, I find this the most effective way to role model quality teaching, support the development of the classrooms and the environment and it gives me the opportunity to get to know the children within their learning environment. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, I have a son who attends a local primary school and a daughter that attends our main day care, I absolutely adore them and I love watching and supporting their development.
Liz Clayton
Early Years Manager & SENDco
Paediatric First Aid Trained
My name is Liz and I am the Early Years Manager for Kids Club Teddington. I have worked at Building Blocks since November 2007. During this time I have gained a vast experience with a range of different ages, developing a wider knowledge and understanding of all age groups from babies up to 11 year olds. During my time at Building Blocks I have been given the opportunity to develop as a professional gaining a Level 5 in Leadership & Management. I have been one of the managers in Teddington since September 2014. I have managed both the Main Building and Kids Club during this time. Within my role I thoroughly enjoy developing the staff team, the children within the setting and the environment to ensure we provide a stimulating, safe and engaging setting where all children can thrive. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two children and husband.
Sandra O'Donnell
Deputy Early Years Manager – Non Classroom Based
My name is Sandra. I started at Building Blocks in December 2014 and have a Bachelor Degree in Early Years and Teaching alongside a specific Early Years Level 3 qualification. I started my role as a Deputy Early Years Manager in September 2018 and am thoroughly enjoying the role of supporting and developing both staff and children. I have experience alongside all age groups within the setting. I speak fluently in English and Polish and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my large family, husband and friends. I became a parent myself in May 2022 and my daughter now attends Building Blocks too. I also love to cook and bake and have a beautiful energetic dog who I love dearly.
Hannah Sayers
Deputy Early Years Manager – Classroom Based/Primary Key Carer
My name is Hannah and I have worked at Building Blocks since September 2009. I started as a Nursery Assistant and continued to achieve my NVQ Level 3. This has given me the opportunity to grow and develop and become a primary key carer. Throughout my time at Building Blocks I have worked in all rooms and have gained a great knowledge of all the age groups, I enjoy supporting the children in achieving their aspirations and goals and enjoy watching them develop as they move through the nursery. I have a son that attends a local primary school and our Kids Club.
