Steve
Interactive Storytelling/Drama Teacher
Steve was born and raised in London. He has spent his adult life in education and performance, developing language and communicatons projects, working with the British Council, amongst others, in the UK, South Korea, Kuwait and Spain. Steve set up Debutots Interactive Storytelling and Drama in 2019, and he and his team of drama professionals perform a unique, original story every week for the children to develop and act out, and have been doing so since November 2022.
Miss Alys
Music Teacher
Miss Alys originally from South Wales, graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2018. Since then, she has been freelancing as a musician across London. Passionate about music and education, Miss Alys also holds a MA in Music Education and works regularly with nursery and SEND children. Miss Alys performs regularly as a French Horn player and she frequently performs in many musical theatre productions. She joined Notting Hill Nursery School as our weekly Music Teacher in September 2021.
Miss Ciara
Ballet Teacher
Miss Ciara who grew up in Ireland, was dancing even before she could walk. She started her ballet training at the age of eight and immediately develop passion from it. In 2017, she moved to London and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a BA (HONS) in Ballet Education. Miss Ciara is part of Knightsbridge Ballet / Dakoda's Dance Academy and teaches our weekly ballet class. The Knightsbridge Ballet has been offering ballet classes at our nursery since it opened in April 2021.
Miss Marta
Spanish Teacher
Marta joined us when our nursery opened in April 2021. She brings extensive experience in teaching Spanish to both Early Years and Primary children.
Miss Karoliny
Class assistant
Miss Karoliny embarked on a new career when she joined Notting Hill Nursery School as a class assistant in October 2022. She is currently in the process of completing her Early Years Educator qualification.
Miss Dani
Class assistant
Miss Dani has previously worked as a nanny for several years and she is a mother herself. She joined Notting Hill Nursery School as a class assistant in February 2023 and recently completed her childcare qualification.
Miss Maggie
Caterpillar class Teacher
Miss Maggie holds a BA Hons Degree in Early Years Education and qualified as a Teacher in 2013. She previously worked at well known private Early Years settings before joining us in September 2023.
Miss Denise
Founder and Headteacher
Miss Denise has been passionate about Early Years education from a young age, starting her work with children at 16. With over 11 years’ experience, she trained as an Early Years Educator and has worked in private Early Years settings. Miss Denise specialises in preparing pre-school children for the transition to primary education. She takes great pride in ensuring children are happy, confident and independent learners, ready for their next adventure. Miss Denise is a qualified SENDCO officer, she has an extensive knowledge and experience working with children with additional needs, ensuring their needs are met and they develop to their full potential. Since opening her own nursery, Miss Denise has also completed her Diploma in Leadership and Management (Early Years).
Miss Soraia
Founder and Headteacher
Miss Soraia began her career working with children over 18 years ago. She has extensive qualifications, experience and a deep passion for teaching, with a special affinity for Early Years education. Her enthusiasm was sparkled by her desire to be the best role model for her own daughter, fostering a love of learning in her. Miss Soraia believes that a nurturing, encouraging and positive start to education will cultivate engaged and curious learners who will enjoy learning regardless their abilities. Before opening her own nursery school, she worked in private Early Years settings.
Miss Soraia and Miss Denise combined their knowledge, skills, experience and love for children to create a small, cosy nursery school providing children with an environment in which they will develop and blossom.
Miss Katie
Ballet Teacher
Knightsbridge Ballet has been teaching Classical Ballet to children and young adults in Knightsbridge (Kensington and Chelsea) and throughout London to children of all ages and abilities for the past 11 years.
We may be a new brand, but we aren't brand new! Under our Award Winning Sister Company D.D.A (www.dakodasdanceacademy.com) we have been offering the highest standard in Children's Ballet education to students all around Knightsbridge, Kensington & Chelsea, Wimbledon & More.
At Knightsbridge Ballet, we are set apart by our individual attention for your child, limited class sizes and the expertise of our teachers.
We are the choice for families wishing to find the highest calibre of ballet training with their child's development and all-round health and well being at the forefront of our priority.
Miss Katie trained at Elmhurst Ballet school before joining Knightsbridge Ballet and is delighted to be teaching Ballet at the wonderful Notting Hill Nursery School.