Natasha Ascott

Combining a passion for child development with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of nature and the great outdoors to establish beautiful day nurseries where children can thrive and fulfil their greatest potential. Acquired the first nursery, The Children’s Room Day Nursery in Wendover in June 2021 and completed the first stage in a programme of investment and transformation including interior refurbishment, construction of a wonderful outdoor classroom and the implementation of a full programme of training and support for the staff team to enable them to deliver the highest quality care and education for children.

Muddy Puddles is the leading children's outerwear brand in the UK - margin growth 100%+ YOY - strong operational management - development and innovation of high performance continuity and seasonal outerwear collections - established fast growth schools business and Muddy Academy scheme - established strong new supplier base

Development of digital marketing strategy key aspects of the role including: - brand positioning - SEO & PPC strategy - social media content strategy - campaign management

Michael Samuel started an investment portfolio in a series of commercial and not for profit organisations in 2008. Working in the office to manage and develop start-up projects in the portfolio. The projects included: Murex Energy: renewable start up launched in 2010 to identify, develop, finance, construct and operates medium scale renewable projects in the South West of England. Established 10+ renewable site. Full Fact: is the UK’s independent factchecking charity, start-up launched 2009. An independent, impartial and effective factchecking organisation established to hold politicians and political journalists to account. Phoines Estates: the estate comprises of three commercial operations in the Highlands, North East Somerset and Exmoor. These include commercial shoots, farming, renewable energy projects as well as a commercial property portfolio.

Working in an Outstanding London nursery school in the Preschool room

History teacher (promoted after 1 year) in large London school in cohort ranked 25 out of 26 based on severity of income deprivation. Nominated as showcase teacher with Teach First organisation