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Our working relationship: ‘We really do have be Jacks of all trades'

Becky Watanbe, early years trainer and consultant, and Kim Langstaff, early years manager, work at Acorn Early Years Foundation,a charitable social enterprise which operates 17 nurseries, several out-of-school clubs, Forest School provision, a catering service and training centre.

Becky Watanbe: ‘There’s always lots of sharing of ideas, with the amount of support depending on the situation’


What does your role involve?

‘My main area of focus in the nurseries is quality of care for both children and staff and looking at areas such as supporting staff with observations, EYFS curriculum planning – really anywhere support is needed. I am also one of Acorn’s mental health first-aiders, as well as devising and delivering early years training courses across the country.

How we work together…

‘I work alongside Kim and Laura Tingey, our head of early years, with each of us working to our strengths to benefit specific situations.

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