The Team!
All of our staff are an important part of our Pre-School family with children of their own and a shared belief in a child centred approach. Our staff team provide a warm homely welcome and are much loved by the children and our families. Read a little about us below.
![Tracey Lewarne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_65a1fa64c330428bb3b4f7c70a4cca4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_157,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_65a1fa64c330428bb3b4f7c70a4cca4c~mv2.jpg)
Setting Manager Early Years Educator Designated Safeguarding Lead First Aider Makaton trained Parent to two children. Studying a Degree in Child and Family studies. Favourite thing about Pre-School - No two days are the same! I love the amount of mud we get to play with and above all, I love being able to support children in being themselves and embracing their individuality.
![Ali Coles](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_2b5c19cff0d04d90bc9caed5b56b7985~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_2b5c19cff0d04d90bc9caed5b56b7985~mv2.jpg)
Deputy Manager Early Years Educator SENDCo Makaton trained Parent to 4 boys. Favourite thing about Pre-School - Getting arty with the children and getting to play all day!
![Kelly Tardivel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_455a8bb1c82949789ce603b204ed4823~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_455a8bb1c82949789ce603b204ed4823~mv2.jpg)
Early Years Educator Pastoral Care Lead First Aider Healthy Movers Lead Parent to 3 boys. Has a Dalmatian called Freddie. Favourite thing about Pre-School - Seeing the children grow in confidence and teaching children how to cook and bake.
![Teresa Steele](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_9760117d5cbf42c2b50f5c72b34d55a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_52,h_52,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_9760117d5cbf42c2b50f5c72b34d55a4~mv2.jpg)
Early Years Educator Makaton trained Parent to 3 humans and grandparent to one Rusty the dog. Favourite thing about Pre-School - Being an important part of a childs start to education.
![Rebecca Lobb](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_42f43f81b4fe49f3b2f84bf13db50aee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_96,h_137,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_42f43f81b4fe49f3b2f84bf13db50aee~mv2.jpg)
Early Years Educator First Aider Autism Champion Parent to 2 boys. Has worked in Early Years for a really really long time! Favourite thing about Pre-School - Building relationships with the children and their families. Seeing the children happy, confident and eager to learn and of course, lots of stories and cuddles!
![Shireen Creaser](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_4fc21cb235584e5a8cec955ec115e2c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_92,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_4fc21cb235584e5a8cec955ec115e2c9~mv2.jpg)
Early Years Educator First Aider Parent to 3 girls. Has a fluffy dog called Patch. Favourite thing about Pre-School - Spending time with the children (and Aunties) and supporting learning through play.
![Natasha Coon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52473d_e7d6a884ffbe4f4f8466eeb2a15ab181~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/52473d_e7d6a884ffbe4f4f8466eeb2a15ab181~mv2.jpg)
Early Years Educator First Aider Parent to 2 children Favourite thing about pre-school - I love how pre-school is child led and I love watching the children thrive while learning through play. Since I started volunteering at pre-school I feel part of the family.