Our Team
Our Staff Team – Meet Some of Our Friendly Faces
At Willow Nursery & Best Start Family Hub, our team is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals, many with long-standing service within Brent and at our nursery. Their dedication, knowledge, and commitment to children and families are at the heart of everything we do.
Our staff care for every child with compassion, patience, and genuine dedication — building strong, trusting relationships that help children feel safe, valued, and confident to explore and learn. We are highly trained in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and ensure inclusive practice is embedded in everything we do. Our team understands the importance of tailored support, early intervention, and personalised approaches so that every child can reach their full potential.
We continuously invest in our team through individual professional development tailored to each person’s strengths and areas for growth, as well as ongoing training together as a whole team. This ensures consistency, collaboration, and the highest quality practice across our nursery and family hub.
Safeguarding is central to our work. All staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training and follow clear policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of every child. We work closely with families and professionals to maintain a secure environment where children are protected, supported, and heard at all times.
We are proud to introduce the caring and dedicated team behind Willow — the friendly faces who support, guide, and celebrate every child’s journey with us.
Our Friendly faces (ID 1218)
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Mahboobeh NazemiNursery Manager
Mahboobeh Nazemi
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Amanda Richbell-WilliamsDeputy Manger and Lead for Teaching and Learning
Amanda Richbell-Williams
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Shelina BegumDeputy Manger and Lead for Teaching and Learning/Centre coordinator
Shelina Begum
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Josephine SmithSENDco
Josephine Smith
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Elena RodriguezTeacher in charge - Sunshine Room
Elena Rodriguez
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Ann OtooleRoom Leader for 3-4 Room
Ann Otoole
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Joanne BrooksRoom Leader for 2-3 Room
Joanne Brooks
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Regina JesusRoom Leader for Baby room
Regina Jesus
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Doris GyamfiNursery Practitioner
Doris Gyamfi
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Carmen DE SousaNursery Practitioner
Carmen DE Sousa
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Anca MarmeliucNursery Practitioner
Anca Marmeliuc
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Hala OsmanCentre Support officer
Hala Osman
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Maguy MaluKitchen Assistant
Maguy Malu
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Radhika GhoshNursery Practitioner
Radhika Ghosh
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Rania AliNursery Practitioner
Rania Ali
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Tripta SharmaNursery Practitioner
Tripta Sharma
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Alicia Marco-AgulloNursery Practitioner
Alicia Marco-Agullo
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Angela GuptaCentre Support Officer
Angela Gupta
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Angela PerrierNursery Practitioner
Angela Perrier
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Lorna EllingtonNursery Practitioner
Lorna Ellington
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Nayna MugatlalNursery Practitioner
Nayna Mugatlal
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Misbil EnlayeNursery Practitioner
Misbil Enlaye
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Winifred KwakyeNursery Practitioner
Winifred Kwakye
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Tahereh BorhanNursery Practitioner
Tahereh Borhan
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Maria TaylorNursery Practitioner
Maria Taylor
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Rimaben PatelNursery Practitioner
Rimaben Patel
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Louise Elliott-BentNursery Practitioner
Louise Elliott-Bent
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Mercy IwuhNursery Practitioner
Mercy Iwuh

