Team
We recognise the importance of allowing children to practise and hone their skills and apply their learning in different ways. We get to know the children well and understand the best way to support them.
How our team works
The Trustees of our CIO employ our staffing team, which includes a Pre-school Manager, Deputy Manager, Office Manager and a number of Early Years Practitioners. All our staff hold relevant qualifications in Pre-school or Early Years education to level 3 or above if they are counted within our ratios.
Our keyworker system gives each member of staff particular responsibility for just a few children. Each child in the group has one special adult to relate to, which can make settling into the group much smoother.
In addition, the keyworker is in a position to tailor the group's curriculum to the unique needs of each individual child. The keyworker maintains links with the child's home setting, working with parents through shared record keeping to ensure reaching their full potential.
All staff are given the opportunity to undertake appropriate training to update their skills and underpin their knowledge and understanding of the needs of pre-school children.
Staff engage in lots of dialogue with children, and this helps to promote their communication and language. Staff are skilled in giving children time to process their thoughts and respond to questions, unhurried and in their own time.
Ofsted - October 2022
Meet the Team
Netherthong Pre-school & Out of School Club is an equal opportunities employer. Each member of staff has undergone a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and are on the DBS Update Service for us to run regular checks to ensure they maintain suitability. Staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid and Level 3 Food Hygiene.
Abigail White
Setting Manager
BA (Hons) in Early Years, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aid + Food Hygiene L3
Hannah Slater
Deputy Manager
Lvl 3 NVQ in Early Years (L3), Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aid + Food Hygiene L2
Gillian Crozier
Office Manager
Early Years (Level 3), Paediatric First Aider
Jeanette Taylor
Senco and 3-4 Year old lead
BA (Hons) Early Years (Level 6), Paediatric First Aider + Food Hygiene L2
Diane Taylor
Early Years Playworker
NVQ in Early Years (Level 3), Paediatric First Aid + Food Hygiene L2
Julie Hewitt
Playworker
Paediatric First Aider + Food Hygiene L2
Meryl Kay
Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF), Working towards EYE level 3, Paediatric First Aid + Food Hygiene L3
Andrea Robb
Wrap Around Support
NVQ Level 3, Paediatric first aid + Food Hygiene L2
Samantha Bolton
SEN 1:1 Support
Level 3 in Early years, Paediatric First Aid + Food Hygiene L2
Leanne Sharman
Early years practitioner
BTEC NVQ Early Years Care and Education L3, Food hygiene L3
Alicia Cooper
Early Years Playworker
Food Hygiene L3
Staff recognise the importance of allowing children time to practise and hone their skills and apply their learning in different ways. This helps to ensure knowledge is embedded and allows children to grow in confidence.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions, queries or would like to arrange a visit then visit the contact page for more details