Our Nursery Heads

Julia brings an impressive 12 years of experience in Nursery and Key Stage 1 settings to her role as Deputy Head at Grosvenor House. Her educational credentials are equally distinguished, including an MA in Education (Primary), experience as Chair of Governors at a primary school, and service as a Safeguarding Officer in secondary education.

Throughout her career, Julia has chosen to work in schools because she firmly believes all children have the right to high-quality education regardless of their personal circumstances. She understands the profound opportunity educators have to directly impact pupils as they grow and develop into young adults.

Julia’s educational philosophy centres on creating calm, organised, and respectful environments where children feel secure and can truly flourish. Since joining Riverside, she has focused on two key priorities that reflect our values: building stronger connections with our local community to help children develop a deeper sense of belonging, and mentoring and coaching practitioners to drive exceptional practice across all classrooms.

What truly sets Julia apart is her remarkable ability to build strong, cohesive teams. Her supportive leadership style creates an environment where staff feel empowered to bring their best ideas forward and continuously develop their practice.

Guy is the heart and soul of Twickenham Park, having been part of the setting since 2003 when he joined as Deputy Manager. He was promoted to Manager in 2016 following a year as Interim Manager and has been a constant presence through all the nursery’s transitions, including the formation of Riverside Nursery Schools Group.

Guy is passionate about making every day a unique experience for the children in his care. His philosophy puts children first in everything – from how they learn and play to supporting their general wellbeing. He is dedicated to encouraging resilience, social skills, empathy, independence, ambition, integrity, good manners, and kind choices in every child.

Away from nursery, Guy is a devoted Liverpool supporter who enjoys music, films, and jogging. He has two children who previously attended Twickenham Park, which gave him invaluable insight into seeing the nursery from a parent’s perspective as well as a manager’s.

Under Guy’s leadership, Twickenham Park boasts an exceptionally stable and dedicated team – many staff members have been with the nursery for 10 to 20 years. Several practitioners have progressed from entry-level positions to Room Leads under his mentorship. Guy strives to ensure all staff are valued and praised for the incredible work they do every day. His longevity and the loyalty of his team are a testament to the positive, supportive culture he has cultivated.