Governance

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:

  • Strategic Oversight: Providing guidance on the strategic direction and long-term goals of the nurseries.
  • Accountability: Ensuring that the nurseries meets their objectives and comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Support and Advice: Offering independent advice and support to the executive team, drawing on their diverse backgrounds and professional experiences.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks to safeguard the interests of the children, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Performance Monitoring: Evaluating the performance of the nursery and its leadership to ensure continuous improvement.
Name 
Role 
Declaration 
Appointed By 
Date of Appointment 
Stepped Down 

Lee Miller 

Non-Executive Director 

TSAT Deputy CEO 

Trust Board 

18.06.2015 

23.01.2026

Sonia Nickerson 

Non-Executive Director 

TSAT Employee 

Trust Board 

07.04.2022 

 

Anna Webb 

Non-Executive Director 

TSAT Employee 

Trust Board 

24.01.25 

 

Kirstie Jones 

Non-Executive Director 

TSAT Employee. 

Governor at Thames View School. 

Trust Board 

26.05.24 

 

Tracy Downer 

Non-Executive Director 

No business interests to declare 

Trust Board 

01.05.2025 

 

Gerard Newman

Non-Executive Director

TSAT Chair of Trustees

Rainham Mark Education Trust – Member

Oxon Global Inc. – CEO

OxG Consulting Ltd – Director

Oxon Global Consulting Ltd (PVT) – Director

Hudson and Hayes Ltd - Strategic Advisor

Trust Board

08.10.2025

 

Kelly Denton

Non-Executive Director 

TSAT Employee

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

 


 

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

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If you would like to find out more information about Little Thinkers, please get in touch with us today. Click the link above to contact our nurseries.