Safety and Qualifications
Before you leave your little one with us, you should know who is teaching them and how we keep them safe.
Our team
Every class has two of our educators in the room.
Amie Sewell
Amie taught early primary years in schools across Brisbane before she founded Small Scholars in 2022. She is a registered primary school teacher with more than 18 years in education. Her Bachelor of Primary Education specialised in inclusive and special needs education. Amie designed our programs. At home, she is mum to identical twin boys.
Registered primary school teacherBachelor of Primary EducationFirst aid and CPRAnaphylaxis trainingQueensland Blue CardChild protection training
Dana Sloan
Dana works alongside our teachers in class. She is a Bachelor of Laws graduate.
First aid and CPRQueensland Blue CardChild protection
Sue Donaldson
Sue holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and a professional certificate in language disorders. She has also trained in autism (ASD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD).
First aid and CPRQueensland Blue CardChild protection
Myra Razaleigh
Myra holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. She is now studying a Bachelor of Primary Education.
First aid and CPRQueensland Blue CardChild protection
Shawnie Peart
Shawnie is studying a Bachelor of Primary Education on a scholarship.
First aid and CPRQueensland Blue CardChild protection
Blue Cards and child protection
Every member of our team holds a current Queensland Blue Card, the working with children check. Every one of them is trained in child protection and safeguarding.
First aid and CPR
Every educator holds current first aid and CPR certification. Amie also holds current anaphylaxis training. Please tell us about any allergy or medical need when you book.
Insurance
Small Scholars holds public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
Small classes
Each class has two educators and no more than 10 children. With two educators in the room, each child gets the attention they need.
Recognition
In 2024, Small Scholars won the oOh!media Micro Business Award at the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards.