Our Team
Caroline Freeman - Director
I am a founding joint Director of Fenton Barns Nursery and I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2001. I have wide experience of working with children in schools, hospitals and the community. I have a specific interest in child development.
I am a mother of 4 children, one boy and three girls.
I love the homely and outdoor environment of Fenton Barns Nursery and I'm really excited about the expanding outdoor learning opportunities within the nursery.
I love being by the beach, playing tennis and spending time with family and friends.
Nicola Simpson - Director
I am a founding joint Director of Fenton Barns Nursery. I have worked for many years in the voluntary sector, latterly founder and CEO of an educational charity. I am a Director of DC Watson & Son (Fenton Barns) Ltd. My Key Role being Management of Diversification. Some of my key roles within Fenton Barns Nursery are involvement in the management, recruitment and planning.
I'm really passionate to develop the expanding outdoor learning opportunities within the nursery and working closely with staff to further develop the nursery.
I enjoy working in East Lothian. I am a mother of one.
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Lauren Peacock - Nursery Manager |
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Laura Gray - Deputy Manager
I joined the Fenton Barns Nursery team in October 2018, as I believe their values and ethos are very similar to my own. I am very passionate about outdoor education and strive to provide all the children in my care with high equality play based learning opportunities.
I have been working within the Early Years for many years holding a number of roles from Room Supervisor to Nursery Manager. I am also a Director of a local equestrian charity focusing on providing equine assisted therapy and learning to children and young adults.
I hope my experience and strong interest in slow pedagogical practices will be beneficial to all the children here at Fenton Barns Nursery.
Naomi Blackhall – Senior Supervisor
I started at Fenton Barns in July 2019 and have many years childcare experience, working from a volunteer to a Supervisor. I have recently just completed my PDA Level 8 in June 2019.
I have always enjoyed looking after my cousins, so I left school and started studying Childcare. I started Volunteering when I was 17 and never looked back.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and friends. I also go to the gym and local outdoor bootcamps.
