Preschool Team
Laura
Manager
Laura is a qualified teacher with over 10 years experience of working with young children. With a specialism in Early Years and Key Stage 1 she has taught Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. After having her own children, Laura decided that she would like to go back into Early Years and rediscover her love of working with young children. With a passion for play based learning and the understanding that children make the most progress when they are are fully engaged in following their own interests, Laura has helped to develop the way Great Doddington Preschool delivers the curriculum.
Tamsin
deputy manager
Tamsin has 14 years of experience working in Preschools and brings creativity and fun to our setting. She also has NVQ Level 5.
Charlene
Early years practitioner
Charlene has worked in a variety of different settings enjoying working with children because they always bring so much joy and fun to what they do.
"I feel proud to be part of their lives and watch them grow and develop into confident people"
Diane
Early Years Practitioner
Diane has worked as a Nanny, a childminder for 17 years and more recently as Bank Staff (agency) in various local Nurseries. Diane passionately believes that learning should be fun! She has a NNEB Level 3.
"Playing with children in a secure happy environment is key to allowing them to grow and learn."
Cally
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Cally is qualified with SENCo and NVQ Level 3.
Freya
Early Years Practitioner
The children were thrilled to welcome Freya back as many of them knew her from last year where she did her college placement with us. Freya will not have any key children for this year, but will support and be mentored by Laura.
Jean
Administrator
Jean has a wealth of experience having worked as an administrator in the educational sector, including Ofsted!
Jean priders herself on her organisational skills including record keeping and keeping filing under control.
Our Management Committee
We are run as a registered charity by a Committee made up of local volunteers:
Chair
Geny Foster
Treasurer
Leesa Oro
Secretary
Hazel Stewart
We also have an extended group of volunteer members who manage and run our fundraising events and initiatives. We are always looking for people to get involved so please get in touch or just come along to one of our meetings if you would like to find out more!