Our Team

Our team of staff are committed to providing the highest standards of childcare and supporting your child as they learn and grow.  We are a small team and have a minimum of staff to child ratio of 1:4 (for children aged 2) and 1:8 (for children aged 3) in line with government recommendations.  Each child is assigned a key person, who works with and cares for that child.  All members of the team are fully qualified and trained in paediatric first aid.

Linda Scott – Manager
Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Lead
Child Protection Level 2
2 year Lead

Key person for Albie, Alexander, Michael, Freddie, Sophie, Felicity, Harriet, Mabel & Bethany


Lisa Weait, Deputy Manager
Level 3 Children’s Care,
Learning & Development

Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children v3 
Admissions

Key Person for Freya, Thea, Leo, Charlie, Marvin, Sesamee, Bea


Rebecca Cook – Preschool Teacher
BA Education and Early Years
Level 3 NVQ
Children’s Care Learning and Development

Healthy Eating
Art and Nature
Paediatric First Aid
Child Protection and Safeguarding
SENCO in training

Key person for Imogen, Aiden, Amelia, Bodhi, Logan, Arlo, Oliver and Zoe


Ella-May Freeman Preschool Teacher
Level 3 Diploma for Early Years (Early Educator)

Key person for Harlow, Edward, Joshua, Poppy, Arthur, Anais and Phoenix


Jenny Carr – Preschool Teacher
Level 3 Cache Diploma in Childcare and Education


Anne-Marie Sadler
Trainee Preschool Teacher

Undergoing Level 3 Diploma


Our Committee


As a registered charity St John’s Preschool is managed by a committee of parent/carer volunteers.  Our committee is vital to the smooth running of the preschool and our members work with the Manager and staff to create a preschool that we are immensely proud of.

Responsible for all aspects of oversight and governance for the preschool, the committee is also responsible for the financial running of the preschool from setting budgets to chasing payments.  The committee also organise events throughout the year to raise vital funds for the preschool.

We actively encourage parents and carers to get involved with preschool life.  Not only is it hugely rewarding, it is a great way to meet other parents.  If you are interested in joining the committee or simply would like to help out now and again please get in touch.

Rachel Pullen    Rachel Pullen  – Chair

Natalie Peers    Natalie Peers – Treasurer

Sharon Hockly    Sharon Hockly – Secretary

     Jacqui Sherlock – Lead Fundraiser

     Becky Sonnex – Fundraiser

     Katie Bromley – Fundraiser

     Danielle Bone – Fundraiser