Newton Lang launched in 2011 and is an independent setting operating Breakfast and After School clubs in Crowborough, Brenchley & Matfield, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. 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 High Hurstwood Village Hall in High Hurstwood and is open to children aged 9 months to 4 years. 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 chosen 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.
Mat Buchner
Mat is our Area Manager, supporting our teams across all Newton Lang clubs and is a familiar face to many of our children and families. Currently studying Psychology with a focus on child development, Mat brings his knowledge and enthusiasm into his work with the children. Passionate about sport and outdoor play, he loves encouraging children to get active, build confidence and, most importantly, have fun.
Deborah Bulless
Deborah is the Tunbridge Wells manager. She is a mum of 3 with years of childcare experience and she has lots of patience and understanding with children who need special care and is enthusiastic about learning through nature and outdoor play.
Sam Stevenson
Trainee Deputy Manager. Sam is a mum of 2 daughters and has years of experience in retail management, hospitality and volunteering roles in primary school and Barnardo’s child groups.
She is both caring and creative, loving arts and crafts, outside activities and floristry.
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.
Chihiro Takemoto
Emily Kuipers
Emily is a student playworker. Emily is passionate about working with children and hopes to become a teacher in the future. She has experience supporting children with ADHD and autism. Music is a particular passion of Emily’s and she enjoys theatre, outdoor activities, social activities and creative arts and bringing play and learning alive through these mediums.
Nikki Nelms
Nikki brings over 15 years of childcare experience and previously managed our Newton Lang After School Club in Uckfield for several years before moving to Crowborough.
Passionate about play-led childcare, Nikki is committed to ensuring every child feels happy, included and supported, with plenty of opportunities to play, explore and have fun – both indoors and outdoors.
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.
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.
Fateha Ali
Fateha is currently completing her Level 3 qualification in childcare and has a special interest in working with children special education needs. Fateha is very passionate about arts and crafts and uses her creative skills to help children expand their abilities, regulate their emotions, and ensure their needs are met.
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.
Amelie Yates
Amelie is a kind, caring and patient Playworker who is passionate about helping every child feel happy, safe and included at club. She loves arts and crafts and particularly enjoys getting creative alongside the children, encouraging them to explore their ideas and have fun.
Phoebe Buttery
Phoebe is a kind, patient and enthusiastic Student Playworker who loves spending time with children and helping them get the most from their time at club. She is passionate about making sure children feel safe, happy and cared for, while bringing plenty of fun and energy to their play and activities.
Alfie Joslin
Alfie is a valued member of our bank team, having previously spent a year as a Playworker at our Uckfield Club. Alfie also has a special connection to Newton Lang, having attended our Crowborough Club himself when he was younger, and now enjoys helping to create the same fun and positive club experience he remembers.
Passionate about football and all things sport, Alfie brings plenty of energy and enthusiasm to the team and loves getting children involved in active play and games.
Clara Pirie-Wood
Clara is a valued member of our bank team, having spent several years as a valued team member at our Uckfield Breakfast Club. A mum herself, Clara brings plenty of experience, warmth and understanding to the club.
She is passionate about making sure every child feels important, included and valued, creating a happy and welcoming environment where children can relax, play and have fun.
Nicole Vasilev
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.
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.
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 Gweneth for as long as she can remember and says she has never considered doing anything else. As well as assisting at after school club, Gweneth runs her own business teaching baby massage and sensory classes and is the baby room lead at Little Fireflies Nursery.
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.
Gail Simpkins
After School Club Manager
I am a Teaching Assistant at a local primary school and have many years experience working with children. I love to see the difference I make on a daily basis and watching how the children develop and grow in confidence.
Gemma Dewhurst
Office Manager
Hi, I am Gemma. As a parent to two young children, I understand the importance of supporting their growth and development. I’ve been working in a nursery environment for the past three years, and I truly love being in a supportive role, helping children reach their full potential and making sure they have lots of fun along the way.
Yvonne Thomas
Lisa Chittenden
Lisa manages Breakfast club and After School Club on a Thursday and Friday and is the kitchen manager at Brenchley and Matfield school since 2017. Lisa is an avid cake maker and mother of two teenage boys.
Daniel Latham
Daniel is our student playworker who assists in both breakfast and after school club. He loves all sports but is particularly passionate about football, boxing and cricket.
Pieter Buchner
Lluan Davies
Carrie Palmer
Carrie brings over 20 years of experience supporting children from Reception through to Year 11. She is dedicated to helping children learn and grow through play in a variety of environments. Carrie has a particular passion for speech and language development, as well as arts and crafts. Outside of work, she enjoys keeping active and loves going for runs with her dog.
Dulce Bowmaker
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