Our Story So Far
Growing Minds Day Nursery was established in 2019 by Jennie Crossley. Jennie has always aspired to provide exceptional care and education. Having been part of Northowram all her life, providing a service within this community has been a long term ambition. Her journey towards this goal started in 2011, which has now been brought to life through establishing Growing Minds Day Nursery Ltd.
Jennie’s Educational and Career Experience
Leisure Industry
2011/13 | Level 3 Nutrition Instructor at Calderdale Leisure Services
2009/14 | Level 2 Fitness Instructor in the context of Gym at Calderdale Leisure Services
2009/19 | Level 2 Fitness Instructor in the context of Exercise to Music at Calderdale Leisure Services
Education
2011/13 | Teaching Assistant, Dean Field Community Primary School
2013/14 | Cover Supervisor, Northowram Primary School
2011/14 | BA Hons Education and Professional Development
2014/15 | Postgraduate Certificate with Qualified Teacher Status, Nothowram Primary School
2015/17 | Teacher, Northowram Primary School
2017/18 | MA with Distinction in Education
2017/19 | Early Years Teacher, Shibden Head Primary Academy
“Opening Growing Minds is a dream come true! I am extremely passionate about providing the best childcare and education through a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children feel safe and secure.” – Jennie Crossley