For 18 of those years, Anita successfully managed our Crabbs Cross nursery, during which time she achieved her Level 5 qualification in Early Years. She also held the D32/D33 Assessor’s qualification, enabling her to support and mentor staff in gaining their own qualifications—an area she is particularly passionate about.
Anita’s career has primarily been focused on nursery settings in senior leadership roles, although she has also worked as a nanny and supported families in deprived areas. Her deep understanding of early years education, combined with hands-on leadership experience, has made her an invaluable asset to our team.
In her current role as Group Operations Manager, Anita Shepherd works closely with the strategic team, overseeing and supporting our 8 nursery settings and 3 after-school clubs. She uses her extensive expertise to mentor managers and staff teams, always striving to enhance the quality of provision. Anita is particularly passionate about building strong parent partnerships, recognising the vital role families play in a child’s development and creating that family feeling environment.