We are very fortunate in having such a highly experienced team, many of which have many years of experience working at Crestwood Pre-school. The staff work closely with both parents as well as the children to develop a bond and full appreciation of each family's individual needs and circumstances.
The staff have received some fantastic feedback from parents in our recently introduced staff recognition incentive and we are looking forwards to hearing from future families of their experiences with us!
The staff have received some fantastic feedback from parents in our recently introduced staff recognition incentive and we are looking forwards to hearing from future families of their experiences with us!
Clare Evans
Pre-school Manager Child Protection Officer |
Clare was our committee Chair and has 16 years of previous Early Years experience before joining us in 2021, which includes previous managerial experience.
Qualifications Foundation degree in Early Years Care and Education Level 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education Level 2 in Understanding Autism Other Child Learning Courses |
Rachel Platt
Deputy Manager & SENCO |
Rachel was a committee member and volunteer who has now worked in the setting since 2012. Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce SENCO Courses Level 2 in Understanding Autism Visual Impairment Courses Child Learning Courses Paediatric First Aid Experience in Policies and Procedures Committee |
Carolyn Lewis
Pre-school Practitioner |
Carolyn began as a volunteer with the pre-school and has now worked in the setting for over 10 years.
Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Communication Friendly Spaces Training Other Child Learning Courses |
Nichola Westwood
Pre-school Practitioner Nikki Gillespie Pre-school Practitioner Maternity cover for Nichola |
Nichola has worked in the setting since 2011.
Qualifications BA Honours Degree in childhood, youth and community studies Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Other Child Learning Courses Nikki joined us in November 2022 to cover Nichola's maternity leave. She will be with us until July 2023. She has 4 years of Early Year's experience. Qualifications Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Early Years and Education. |
Louise LeMarechal
Pre-school Practitioner |
Lou is our newest member of staff, starting with us in 2023. She brings with her 16 years of Early Year's experience.
Qualifications NVQ level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development Paediatric first aid Level 2 in food hygiene Other Child Learning Courses |
Debbie Paddock
Pre-school Practitioner |
Debbie was a Crestwood Pre-school committee member and volunteer who has now been in the setting as a pre-school assistant for 6 years.
Qualifications Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Level 2 Diploma in Early Years First Aid Child Learning Courses |
Jodie Colliss
Pre-school Practitioner |
Jodie has been with us since September 2018
Qualifications FDA: Learning Support Level 3 Diploma Childcare and Education Child Learning Courses |
Elisha Dunne
Pre-school Practitioner |
Elisha was a committee member and has been with us since October 2021.
Qualifications She is undertaking her level 3 in Early Years Workforce. EduCare: Getting to grips with the EYFS - 2022 EduCare: Being a key person in an Early Years Setting - 2022 EduCare: Effective Safeguarding Practice - 2022 |
Anna Cleal
Pre-school Practitioner Caroline Mckay accounts administrator |
Anna joined us in October 2022 bringing with her a vast amount of parental experience which she's gained from her 5
children. She will be undertaking her level 3 imminently. Qualifications EduCare: Effective Safeguarding Practice - 2023 Level 2 Food Hygiene - 2023 Caroline joined us in March 2023 to deal with anything to do with fees and funding. You can email her on [email protected] |