Emma Swindells
Manager/DSL
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.
Carla Mitchell
Deputy Manager/ SENCO
Carla is the Pre-Schools Deputy Manager and holds a Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification. Carla 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.
Clare Evans
Early Years Practitioner / Early
Language Lead
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.
Dawn Caine-Bryant
Administrator
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.
Debbie Heal
Early Years Practitioner
Debbie is one of the Pre-School’s Early Years Practitioners and holds a Level 2 childcare qualification and is currently working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Debbie is developing the role of Equality and Diversity Lead. Looking at events and celebrations across a range of cultures and countries and working with the team to build this into the opportunities we offer at preschool.
Janice Lysycia
Early Years Practitioner
Janice is one of our Early Years Practitioners and has worked at preschool for 15 years. Janice holds a Level 3 National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) qualification.
Becca Keating
Early Years Practitioner
Becca is one of our Early Years Practitioners and joined us in March 2020. Becca holds a level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development qualification and has many experiences to share with us from previous Early Years Settings, previously holding the role of deputy manager.
Pam Penlington
Relief Assistant
Pam is our relief assistant 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.
Michelle Wilkinson
Relief Assistant
Michelle is the newest member of the team. Michelle has joined our team of relief assistants and supports the preschool as and when needed. Michelle is currently working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.