Meet the Team

Beth Ju - Nursery Manager

Michelle Bull - Nursery Admin Manager

I have been in education ever since I left college. My first role was as an ESL teacher in China for 6 years before I moved to the UK in 2018.

I then moved on to supporting young Chinese students who are attending boarding schools in the UK. After becoming a mum to my two children, my passion for early years development has led me to w

I have been in education ever since I left college. My first role was as an ESL teacher in China for 6 years before I moved to the UK in 2018.

I then moved on to supporting young Chinese students who are attending boarding schools in the UK. After becoming a mum to my two children, my passion for early years development has led me to work at Milly's, first as a volunteer, then as a Level 3 qualified practitioner. I became the Nursery Manager in August 2025.

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Michelle Bull - Nursery Admin Manager

I have been working in Early Years for over 20 years. In this time I have met some amazing families. I now work remotely for Milly's supporting the Nursery Manager with the administration side of the setting.

Sophie Roberts - Deputy Manager and Room Leader in Dragonflies

I have been working with children for 10 years and I have loved seeing how I can change little peoples lives by supporting them in their learning journey.

I have loved becoming part of the Milly's family and I look forward to meeting and journeying together with your child and family.

In my spare time you will find me at home on the farm and spending time with my family.

Gwen Harvey - Senior Practitioner and Room Leader in Grasshoppers

I have a level 2 and 3 Diploma in working with children and young adults. I have been working with children for over 10 years at 3 different nurseries. I have attended Thrive courses which have been valuable in understanding child brain development and helping children with their emotional skills and needs.

I particularly like doing art, reading stories and outside play with the children, whilst encouraging their confidence, self belief and resilience.

Abi Short - DSL and Nursery Practitioner in Grasshoppers

I have worked in childcare since 2008, only having a break to have my 3 children.

Milly's is my third childcare setting that I have worked in and I have experience in working within all age ranges within Early Years.

I enjoy outdoor learning and think there are great opportunities for children to learn and develop whilst exploring nature.

What I like best about working in Early Years is working with families and supporting children to become unique individuals in a caring environment.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children, which usually consists of ferrying them around to clubs and football matches!

Michele Aitken - SENCo and Practitioner in Ladybirds

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Katie Cogan-Baldock - Nursery Practitioner in Ladybirds

I have been a member of staff since April 2023.

I have qualified with my Level 2 in Early Years whilst working at the setting.

In my free time I enjoy being outside, sewing and spending time with my family, including my two young children.

Bracken James - Apprentice

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Heather Peacock - Apprentice

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Mandy Harding - Cook

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Trudi Keenor (Bank Staff)

I have been working at Milly's since 2022.

I enjoy working across all of the rooms with all ages.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and walking. I live on a dairy farm close to the nursery and spend a lot time also working on the farm.