We employ six Practitioners who are highly qualified in early years childcare. They regularly update their training including safe guarding and paediatric first aid.
Ellen Mussell- Play Leader
Ellen has been working with children since she first qualified as a primary school teacher back in 2009. She has a real passion for the early years and has worked with young children as a teacher, teaching assistant, and in private nursery settings. Ellen has loved her first year as playleader and can’t wait to grow into the role even further.
Ellen holds:
- Qualified Teacher Status 2009
- BA Hons in Primary Education 2009
- Paediatric First Aid 2021
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2021
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner 2022
- Setting SENCO 2022
- Communication Champion Core Training 2022
- Communication Champion Advanced Training 2023
- Self-Regulation and Behaviour training 2023
Kirsty Collins -Assistant Playleader
Kirsty has been involved with the Preschool since 2017 when her own children started. She was the committee’s secretary and would cover staff when needed. Kirsty enrolled on the CACHE level 3 Early Years course in September 2021 and qualified as a level 3 practitioner in August 2022.
Kirsty holds:
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2021
- Paediatric First Aid 2022
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner 2023
- CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator 2022
- Communication Champion Core Training 2022
- Self-Regulation and Behaviour training 2023
- SEND level 2 2023
Sorrel Kelly – Practitioner
Sorrel joined the team in 2021 after taking time away from the education world to be with her young family. She has a passion for young children’s education as well as a love for nature and the outdoors which she brings to the setting.
Sorrel holds:
- Masters in Early Childhood Development 2013
- Paediatric First Aid 2021
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2021
- Step On training 2021
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner 2022
- Communication Champion Core Training 2023
- Self-Regulation and Behaviour training 2023
Francesca Stone – Practitioner (Maternity Leave)
Fran has been working in childcare since 2005 when she started as a classroom assistant in a busy Primary School. She has worked in private daycare nurseries and has been a nursery nurse for the NHS. Fran has been connected to the preschool since 2014 when her own children started to attend the setting.
Francesca holds:
- Open University Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice Level 5 2017
- Open University Certificate in Early Years Practice Level 4 2014
- NVQ Level 3 cache diploma in childcare and education 2008
- NVQ Level 2 cache certificate in childcare and education 2005
- Paediatric First Aid 2021
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2021
- Step On training 2021
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner 2022
- Self-Regulation and Behaviour training (including follow on training) 2023
Judy Jackson – Practitioner
Judy has been actively involved in children’s education since she graduated from college. She was a full time teacher for 30+ years in both state and private schools in the USA and in the UK. Judy started working at the Preschool in the Autumn of 2019.
Judy holds:
- Qualified Teacher Status 2001
- BA Honours in Primary Education
- Specialist Reading Certification
- Oxfordshire Early Years Specialism Award 2003
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2021
- Paediatric First Aid 2022
- Communication Champion Core Training 2022
Louise Starkings – Practitioner
Louise qualified as a primary school teacher in 2012 and is passionate about working with children. She has recently discovered her love for the early years and loves to get stuck in to pre-school life!
Louise holds:
- Qualified Teacher Status 2012
- Introduction to Safeguarding 2023
- Paediatric First Aid 2023
Hazel Stratton- Woodland Assistant
Hazel has a love for the outdoors and inspires awe and wonder through natural science in the woods. She has done lots of volunteering with children and is keen to get stuck in with our wonderful pre-schoolers.
Hazel holds:
- Bsc Natural Science