Meet our staff team
Setting Manager - Claire
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in childcare
Designated safeguard lead
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I enjoy music and movement as well as teaching the children Makaton.
All about me:
I have worked in childcare since September 2001 in a variety of different settings including day nurseries, pre-schools and creches working with children 0-5yrs and their families.
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At home, I live with my partner and our son who has additional needs and an EHCP in place, some days can be a struggle but we wouldn't have it any other way and believe that a child with SEND has magic powers. We also have a menagerie of animals including a flock of chickens, 2 lively dogs and 2 cats.
One day I would love to have my own small holding including alpacas and ducks as well as more chickens.
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When I'm not working I am heavily involved in Scouting at a local Scout group which I have done for over 20 yrs where I help to lead the Squirrel Scout section which I love, taking 4-6 year olds camping is an amazing experience. I also enjoy camping with my family, gardening and baking yummy treats.
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Caroline
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Childcare
Basic safeguarding
Paediatric first aid
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I enjoy doing crafts with the children and spending time outside exploring the countryside.
All about me:
I have worked in childcare for over 23 years with 20 of those years being here at the pre-school. I have seen many children go through the setting including siblings.
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I have lived in Towcester most of my life with my husband Ian and our two grown-up sons Ryan and Tom
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In my spare time, I enjoy socialising with my friends and family as well as travelling abroad and exploring new cities. I also love to go to the theatre.
Early Years Practitioner - Jane
Qualifications:
BEd hons in education
Basic safeguarding
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I enjoy cooking with the children and educating them about healthy eating as well as going on exploratory walks in the community.
All about me:
I stumbled into early years 2 years ago having taught food and nutrition at secondary school level for most of my working life. I love the chats I have with the children and the stories they tell me.
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At home I live with my husband and a dog and we have three grown up children. I feel I can use the knowledge gained from raising them to help me nurture our pre-schoolers.
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In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, travelling abroad to different countries and visiting the theatre.
Business Administrator - Anne
Qualifications:
GCSE in Accountancy
Basic safeguarding
GDPR
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I love popping in to see the children and looking at all the masterpieces they have made or new songs they have learnt.
All about me:
I have been at the pre-school for over 14 years starting as a committee member then moving into my current role, which I enjoy very much.
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At home, I live with my husband and 2 teenage children that keep me busy with their various weekly activities as well as our dog.
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In my spare time, I like being outside gardening, walking my dog and also spending time with my family. I am also involved with the local church where I have done various roles over my time.
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Deputy Manager - Emma
Qualifications:
NNEB in childcare and education
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I love to sing a song, full volume and potentially out of tune and exploring nature and the countryside around us.
All about me:
I have been in childcare since 2001 and have worked in a variety of settings from Babies to Pre-School, I have a passion for helping the whole family.
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I am a busy mum of two adult children and a little boy who attends John hellins. We have two miniature dachshunds, cats and a tortoise. My husband and I enjoy spending time together as a family with the children, going on lots of very random family outings and going on holidays together.
We enjoy camping, where we go on long walks, bike rides and play board games together.
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One of my children struggled at school immensely and has a diagnosis of Autism, sensory processing disorder and global developmental delay. I understand the upset, worry and stress this brings from my role as mummy and as a professional and I feel it gives me a unique position.
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Amy
Qualifications:
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Basic safeguarding
Paediatric first aid
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I enjoy spending time outside with the children and doing craft activities with them.
All about me:
I have worked at Potterspury Pre-school since my daughter joined over 6 years ago, during my time I have completed my qualification and got to work with a number of families.
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At home, I live with my partner and our daughter who keeps me on my toes with her hobbies and after-school clubs.
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In my spare time, I love to travel to different countries explore new places and spend time socialising with my friends.
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1:1 Practitioner - Dawn
Qualifications:
NNEB in childcare and education
Basic safeguarding
Pediatric First Aid
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Favourite activities at pre-school:
I enjoy doing arts and crafts with the children plus going on walks in the local area and reading stories.
All about me:
I have worked in childcare for 29 years and worked with children of all ages in various setting including nannying, pre schools, primary schools and creches.
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At home I am a mum of two grown up boys and a teenager who keeps me busy with lots of activities, I also have a husband and a young puppy.
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In my spare time I enjoy making crafts using my Cricut machine and spending time outside walking the dog.
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