Fennies Maidenhead, College Avenue

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Onika started her career as a 16-year-old apprentice, so after 20 years in the sector, you could say she pretty much grew up in nurseries!

How do you like to help inspire the local community within your nurseries?
Building relationships and spending time with teams and families in the community, as the best ideas in Early Years rarely come from behind a desk.

What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Winning a special recognition award for ‘Contribution to Early Years’, out of a choice of over 3000 employees, making it extra special and motivating.

What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Champion the amazing professionals within the sector, while creating nurturing environments where both children and educators can truly flourish.

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Heather once had the opportunity to swim with dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Portugal!

What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Regularly visiting the sites to ensure we stay aligned with what we need and continue to run smoothly.

What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Being able to have an impact on the growth and development of children, nothing beats it!

What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
To always gain a greater understanding as to what is best for the parents and child, to ensure we deliver the highest quality education.