We pride ourselves on having a highly qualified staff. All staff working in pre-school have a minimum of a recognised level III qualification. All staff undertake a range of continuous professional development training each year to ensure we retain and extend our skills.
Sarah Atack
Childhood Studies Foundation Degree ( Pending)
Pre-School Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Anne Fellows
PGCE 3-8 early years
Business Manager
Deputy Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Toddlers
Sarah Lomas
Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development
Supervisor
Designated Safeguarding Deputy
Sarah Lazenby
Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development
Supervisor
Melinda Forster
Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development
Supervisor
Nicola Windle
Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development
Supervisor
Hannah Quarmby
Level 3 Childcare & Education
Supervisor
Dianne Shepherd
Toddlers Supervisor
All staff, including volunteers, are DBS checked prior to starting work at Stannington Village Pre-School.
All staff undertake paediatric first aid training every three years as required by the EYFS.
All staff undertake safeguarding training every three years. Managers and safeguarding lead & deputy undertake additional safeguarding training as required by the local authority safeguarding board.
All staff involved in food preparation undertake food hygiene training every three years.