Little Thinkers Nursery
Welcome to Little Thinkers, where we nurture young minds and foster a love for learning from an early age. Our nursery provision is designed to provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children to explore, discover, and grow.
Our Mission
At Little Thinkers, our mission is to support the holistic development of every child. We believe in creating a foundation for lifelong learning through play-based activities, structured learning, and personalised care.
Governance and Leadership
Little Thinkers is overseen by a dedicated team of non-executive directors who play a crucial role in our governance structure. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure that our nursery provision operates at the highest standards.
Role of Non-Executive Directors
Non-executive directors at Little Thinkers are responsible for:
Name |
Role |
Declaration |
Appointed By |
Date of Appointment |
Stepped Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonia Nickerson |
Non-Executive Director |
Thinking Schools Academy Trust Employee |
Trust Board |
07.04.2022 |
|
|
Anna Webb |
Non-Executive Director |
Thinking Schools Academy Trust Employee |
Trust Board |
24.01.2025 |
|
|
Kirstie Jones |
Non-Executive Director |
Thinking Schools Academy Trust Employee Governor at Thames View School. |
Trust Board |
26.05.2024 |
|
|
Tracy Downer |
Non-Executive Director |
No business interests to declare |
Trust Board |
01.05.2025 |
|
|
Gerard Newman |
Non-Executive Director |
Thinking Schools Academy Trust - Chair of the Board of Trustees Thinking Solutions for Education - Director Rainham Mark Education Trust - Member Oxon Global Inc. - Chief Executive Officer OxG Consulting Ltd - Director Oxon Global Consulting Ltd (Pvt) - Director |
Trust Board |
08.10.2025 |
|
|
Kelly Denton |
Non-Executive Director |
Husband works for SUEZ waste Sister in Law works for Zenergy Employed by Thinking Schools Academy Trust Director of Thinking Solutions for Education Ltd Member of Bluebell Academy Trust |
Trust Board |
23.01.2026 |
|
|
Tim Stephens |
Non-Executive Director |
Owner of Acorns Pre-School and currently a TSAT AGB Governor |
Trust Board |
30.03.2026 |
|
|
Lee Miller |
Non-Executive Director |
Thinking Schools Academy Trust CEO |
Trust Board |
18.06.2015 |
23.01.2026 |
|
Non-Executive Director |
No. of Meetings Attended – 2025-26 |
|
Lee Miller |
1/1 |
|
Sonia Nickerson |
3/3 |
|
Anna Webb |
1/3 |
|
Kirstie Jones |
1/3 |
|
Tracey Downer |
2/3 |
|
Kelly Denton |
2/2 |
|
Gerard Newman |
2/2 |
|
Tim Stephens |
1/1 |