We are there for your child and you
Our work has one clear focus: your child's individual needs. In order for us to support your child's development in the best possible way, we employ people with different educational training backgrounds. They all regularly attend further training courses, which enable them to bring new ideas and proposals to their daily work place - ideas that will also benefit your child! We aim to have every member of staff trained in Paediatric First Aid or as soon as a course is available to do so.
Emma Cothill
Head of Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre school
For the past 25 years I have worked in the childcare sector looking after children of various ages. My qualification in HNC child and youth studies, which was completed in Inverness, opened the door to my desire to work in the childcare environment. Travelling with my husband and two children, including an extended period in the USA, has not only enriched my knowledge in the field of childcare, but it has also broadened my understanding on how to encourage children to thrive in a stimulating, fun, and safe environment. I am now looking forward to sharing these experiences with all the children, parents and staff that join my purpose built provision which opened it's doors in 2015.
I have worked at Appletree Corner for 5 years now and have had many different roles within the Early years sector over the past 25 years both in the UK and overseas. The greatest privilege of working here is to be a part of every child’s individual journey; spending quality time with every child, to chat and play and see the world from their perspective. In my spare time I’m also now ‘Grannie Annie’ to baby Leo!!
I have worked at Appletree Corner since 2015, and hold Early Years Teacher Status. I also have a SENCO qualification and I am passionate about helping every child to reach their full potential. I love getting to know the children and building strong relationships within the setting. I enjoy spending time with my husband and son when I am not working!