Newton Lang launched in 2011 and is an independent setting operating Breakfast and After School clubs in Crowborough, Tonbridge, and Uckfield. We are fortunate to have access to amazing facilities in all our locations, perfect to inspire young minds.
Breakfast and After School Clubs.
Uckfield Holiday Club.
We currently run Holiday Clubs from our Uckfield setting on all half term breaks and over the Summer with the exception of Christmas. All children are welcome to join our Holiday Clubs.
Little Fireflies Nursery.
Our Nursery is based at Holy Cross School in Uckfield and is open to children aged 2 to 5. For more information on the nursery school, please click below.
Our Staff
We promote employment of a varied mix of employees, differing in age groups and background, as in our experience we feel that this makes for the best blend and a team who is able to each contribute different qualities and experiences.
Each individual planned to work within the setting has something different to offer and we have a rigorous safe recruitment programme to ensure appropriate checks have been carried out for all new staff.
All staff at Newton Lang Childcare are DBS checked and have completed Statutory Training including Safeguarding, Child Protection & Manual handling. Most of our staff are Paediatric First Aid trained
We are always looking for new staff in all areas so please contact us if you are interested in helping out at the club.
Natalie Lang
Debbie Buchner
Debbie is a Director and owner of the company. Debbie has over 25 years teaching experience and leads the Fireflies Nursery team and manages the Claremont Primary School setting.
Aries Lee
Aries has been with the club since its inception and is our arts & crafts guru. Aries is Level 3 and Paediatric First Aid trained.
Tamara Lake
Tamara is our Crowborough deputy manager. Tamara has high energy and keeps things buzzing at the club. She is our Designated Safeguarding Lead in Crowborough
Michelle Pritchard-Davies
Michelle has many years experience working as a teaching assistant in primary schools, and also in nurseries and preschools. Michelle is currently a TA at a local Crowborough School. Michelle has two teenage daughters and a son.
Stacey Felton
Stacey has over 20 years of experience working in Crèches and Nurseries. Stacey is caring, calm, and patient with children that need extra care. Stacey is Level 3 and Paediatric First Aid trained.
Kate Porter
My name is Kate. I have 5 and half years experience in a breakfast and after schools club settings. I also work in the kitchen as a general assistant at Bishop Chavasse so have already got to know a lot of the children. I love getting the children to engage in activities and to have fun in a safe and secure setting.
Mat Buchner
Mat works as bank staff and often works in each setting. Mat is sporty and is often found outdoors encouraging children in outdoor sporting activities.
Heidi Fielder
Heidi plays a supporting role in our Tonbridge setting. Heidi is a TA at Bishop Chavasse and knows the children well. Heidi’s background is as a pediatric nurse but has chosen to pursue a teaching career as that is where her heart lies.
Celina Carney
Celina is our Tonbridge After School Club manager. Celina has over 10 years’ experience working with children from reception to year 6. She is level 3 qualified in child playwork and has a keen interest in creating a fun, varied and safe environment where children can relax and develop their play and imagination skills.
BB Prevost
BB is an assistant at our Uckfield setting. BB is currently studying art at college and assists in a local florist on a Saturday morning.
Carolyn Dives
Carolyn is a midday supervisor at Sir Henry Fermor and has been assisting at After School Club for many years.
Julie Rowe
Bonnie Hankin
I have worked within early years for over 25 years and in that time I have developed a true passion for this stage of a child’s learning. I have been a deputy manager for many years and also managed my own setting.
Gweneth Gauld
Working with children has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember and I’ve never considered doing anything else.
Lily Rouse
I am currently studying dance at university after working as a dance teacher of all ages for 3 years. I have been around young children all my life and enjoy helping and watching them learn and grow.
Abbie Tester
Abbie is the manager of Little Fireflies, Uckfield. Her interest in children’s development led her to pursuing further studies becoming a certified Early Years Professional and Forest School Leader.
Poppy English
Poppy works full time at Little Fireflies and couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else. She has worked in childcare since an apprentice and is passionate about helping young children to develop whilst having fun.
Gemma Haymon
Talullah
Talullah is a teaching assistant at Sir Henry Fermor School and is also training to be a teacher. Tallulah brings energy and excitement to the club making it a fun place where children enjoy themselves.
Our Policies
This list below is some of the available policies, we do however have many more so please ask. All policies are also available to view in the setting.
Administering medication policy
Complaints policy
Emergency evacuation policy
Equalities policy
EYFS policy
Health and safety policy
Missing child policy
Safeguarding policy
Staff behaviour policy
Uncollected child policy
Visitor policy
Privacy policy