Meet the trustees
Michelle Buckland
Michelle Buckland brings over 30 years of experience dedicated to children’s development and play. She holds an NNEB Diploma, the Gold Seal Montessori Certificate (Nursery Foundation Teaching Course), and an NVQ Assessor qualification. Throughout her career, Michelle has worked as a nanny, in Montessori settings, and in Children Centres and Family Hubs, combining hands-on practice with assessment and family support. She became a trustee in 2017. Michelle believes in the power of play to nurture creativity, confidence and community.
She is married, with two children and a lively cocker spaniel puppy. When she isn’t working, Michelle enjoys reading, walking the dog, visiting National Trust properties, practising Reiki, and re-learning to play the piano.
