Our Quality Leadership Team

Bilingualism

Our setting promotes a bilingual approach, weaving both English and Welsh into daily routines, play and group times. Simple Welsh words and phrases are introduced naturally throughout the day, helping children build early language skills in a fun, meaningful and effortless way.

We encourage all families in Wales to give their children the opportunity to learn Welsh from an early age. Young children are uniquely able to absorb two or more languages naturally, and offering Welsh at this stage gives them an incredible head start — opening doors to culture, confidence and future opportunities.

Angelene McCormack – Head of Audit & Training

Angelene has nearly 30 years experience within early years working and leading outstanding nurseries. Angelene is also a current part time Ofsted inspector. Angelene plays a vital role in maintaining and raising standards across all of our nurseries. She carries out internal inspections three times a year at each site, mirroring the same framework and expectations used during external CIW inspections. Her detailed audits ensure that every team is prepared, confident, and delivering at the highest level — giving families the assurance of consistent quality. Angelene is also a First Aid instructor qualification and delivers training to ensure all our teams are paediatric. First aid trained and confident to administer first aid.

Emily Connor – Head of Region (Wales)

Emily oversees and supports our nurseries in Wales, working closely with managers and teams to drive excellence in care, education, and leadership. With a wealth of early years experience, Emily ensures that our Welsh settings stay true to our vision while continually evolving and improving.

Corinna Laing – Chief Quality Officer

Corinna leads our nurseries, bringing a strong focus on staff development, family partnerships, inclusion and curriculum excellence. She works alongside each setting to champion the individuality of every child and ensure that our standards stay consistently high across the region. Corinna has extensive experience within childcare and has previously worked as an Ofsted inspector.

Tom Filer – CEO and Nominated Individual

As the CEO of Family Adventures Group, Tom works with Corinna to ensure our nurseries provide the best experiences for children and families alike . His commitment to quality, innovation, and child-centred care runs through every decision we make — ensuring that our nurseries are safe, inspiring places for children to grow.

Our Nursery Leadership Teams

Within each Green Giraffe nursery, you’ll find an experienced leadership team who know their setting and your children inside out.

• Nursery Managers leading day‑to‑day operations, quality and team support

• Deputy Managers strengthening leadership, safeguarding and curriculum delivery

• Room Managers ensuring excellence across every room and age group

Together, they create a nurturing, consistent environment where children feel known, supported and excited to learn every day.

Our managers are handpicked for their passion, experience and commitment to the Green Giraffe vision ensuring every child receives the very best start.