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.
Holiday Clubs.
We currently run Holiday Clubs 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 company owner. Debbie has over 25 years of teaching experience and oversees the nursery and out-of-school clubs.
Stacey Felton
Stacey is a Crowborough deputy manager and 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.
Tamara Lake
Tamara is a Crowborough deputy manager. Tamara has high energy and keeps things buzzing at the club. She is our Designated Safeguarding Lead in Crowborough
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.
Michelle Pritchard-Davies
Michelle is bank staff and works at our holiday clubs. 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.
Nicole Vasilev
Nicole manages the Claremont setting and works in the nursery school. Nicole has been in the education industry for more than 10 years, she is enthusiastic and passionate about what she does, and her number one priority is to ensure that the children are safe, having fun and learning through play.
Lyn Barnbrook
Lyn is a deputy manager. She has over 20 years of experience working in Nursery, Primary and Secondary School settings, she has also worked in both Wrap-around Care and Holiday Play Club Services. Lyn specialises in supporting pupils with SEN and is Level 3 trained.
Hafsa Amed
Hafsa is a mum of one child who attends Claremont. Hafsa brings energy and kindness to the club and loves nothing more than joining in with indoor and outdoor play.
Flo Bardsly
Flo has worked in childcare since 2016 when she qualified as an early years practitioner. Flo has a kind and caring nature and is well suited to a more gentle approach to childcare and is always up for messy play activities, getting outside and learning about nature.
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.
Julie Rowe
Julie is the deputy manager of the Tonbridge After School Club. She has extensive experience in childcare having had various roles working with children in both schools and after-school clubs.
Belle Timms
Belle has experience working with children through tutoring for the Kent Test and supervision at primary school events. Belle enjoys working with children, so she decided to come work for Newton Lang to gain more experience.
Uzma Bhalwani
Uzma has 11 years experience working with children, specializing in working with children who have special needs and disabilities.
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.
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 has been working in schools for many years and started at Newton lang as bank staff and now works most days. Carolyn is trained in paediatric first aid and is full of energy. Carolyn is a midday supervisor at Sir Henry Fermor and has been assisting at the After School Club for many years.
Mat Buchner
Mat is bank staff and works at our holiday clubs. Mat has been helping at our clubs for over 10 years. Mat is very active and is often spotted playing football or other outdoor activities with the children.
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.
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.
Louise Foster
Louise is fun, caring and seeks to encourage the best out of children by offering them a variety of experiences through Play. Louise has a Level 2 NVQ for teaching assistants and has worked in schools, nursery schools and after-school clubs.
Laura Jones
Laura is a cook at a local primary school. She is friendly and caring. Laura likes playing board games and tennis and looks forward to doing this with the children. Laura has experience working in a nursery school and as a lunchtime assistant and has experience in assisting in the afternoons.
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