Lynette
Preschool Manager
Lynette has been part of the team at the Valley Preschool since 2008 and became the preschool manager in 2016. Lynette has over 15 years of experience in Early Years Education and is Certified with BA (Hons) in childhood studies, she is trained to deliver Norweign Woodland Schooling. Lynette is the school's special educational needs coordinator and leads all staff practice in safeguarding.
The thing Lynette is best at is “crafting with us” (Elsie, 4 years old)
Her favourite activity at preschool is: Sticky kids, Music & Movement
Her favourite story to read is: Odd Dog Out
Nichola
Deputy Manager
Nichola has her level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce .
Nichola holds her Safeguarding Level 4.
First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates.
She has also completed her level 1 Makaton training. In 2023 we supported Nichola to complete a course in "tinkering with woodwork" which she is bringing to the setting to help children develop their imagination, creativity and practical skills.
Nichola brings a love of cooking and gardening to the setting and can often be found creating delicious food with the children.
The thing Nichola is best at is "cooking with us and growing cucumbers!" (Jamie, 3 years old).
Her favourite story to read is: The Gruffalo.
Jessamine
Team member
Jessamine holds a city and guilds level 3 in Early Years Care and Education. Specialises in behaviour management and is first aid trained , holds a level 3 safeguarding and level 2 food hygiene. Jessamine returned to childcare 2 years ago, having practised as a Dental Nurse for several years
The thing Jessamine is best at is “reading us stories” (Scarlett, 4 years old)
Her favourite activity at preschool is: Sensory Play
Her favourite story to read is: The Day the Crayons Quit
Millie
Team Member
Millie has her level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce and is trained in Safeguarding Level 3, First Aid and Food Hygiene.
She has also completed her level 1 and 2 Makaton training.
The thing Millie is best at is
"creating exciting tuff tray activities" (Arthur, 4 years old)
Her favourite activity at preschool is: Dance Box and supporting the children's curiosity through crafty creations.
Her favourite story to read is: Smeds and the smoos.
Jodie
Team member
Jodie has worked at the setting for an incredible 19 years (with the odd career break here and there for children and grandchildren)!
She holds her NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing and holds a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification.
The thing Jodie is best at is "playing in the sand and singing" (Jacob, 3 years old)
Her favourite activity at preschool is activity, sensory and messy play
Her favourite story to read is: Room on the Broom
WE ARE RECRUITING
Our setting is growing! We're looking for a level 3 qualified team member to join us.
We can be flexible but you will need to be able to give us at least 16 hours a week - the way in which they work can be discussed.
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