Emma Swindells
Manager/DSL
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Emma is the Pre-school Manager and holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and has worked inEarly Years since 2006. Emma is the settings Designated Safeguarding Lead and is responsible for the day to day running of the Pre-School.
Gemma Ibbotson
Deputy Manager/ SENCO
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Gemma is the Pre-Schools Deputy Manager and holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator. Gemma is also our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) supporting children and families in our care in all aspects of their development, liaising with other professionals when needed.
Dawn Caine-Bryant
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Administrator
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Dawn is Pre-Schools administrator; she will generally be your first point of contact with Pre-School. Dawn has many years’ experience at Pre-School, with her own children attending the Pre-School and previously holding the role of Chairperson.
Margot Townsend
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Margot is one of our Early Years Practitioners, she has over 20 years of experience in childcare holding a variety of roles. Margot holds a PGCE in Nursery and Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status. Margot loves to engage the children with stories, songs and rhymes and particularly likes to plan and provide messy and sensory play activities and very rarely gets to go home clean.
Clare Evans
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Early Years Practitioner / Early
Language Lead
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Clare is one of the Pre-Schools Early Years Practitioners. She holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and is also the settings Early Language Lead, this involves looking at ways we can support and incorporate more communication and language skills during our time at preschool.
Katie Massey
Early Years Practitioner
Katie joined the team in 2022. Katie has experience of nannying and is passionate about working with children. Katie will be working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to further her knowledge and skills in early years.
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Anghard (Harri) Nichols
Early Years Practitioner
Anghard (Harri) joined the team in 2022. Harri holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Harri has experience in preschool settings and wraparound care.
Bliss Nichols
Early Years Practitioner
Bliss is one of our qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioners. She holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification. Bliss has previous experience in nursery settings and working with children from birth to 5 years.
Pam Penlington
Relief Assistant
Pam is one of our relief assistants meaning she doesn’t have set days at preschool but works as and when cover is needed at preschool. Pam holds a Level 3 Children’s Care Learning and Development qualification and Level 4 Child Psychology qualification. Pam has many years’ experience at Pre-School, previously being the Chairperson and an Early Years Practitioner.
Becca Keating
Relief Assistant
Becca is one of our relief assistants, she holds a Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development qualification and has previously been with us an Early Years Practitioner since March 2020.