Karen
Early Years Manager
Qualifications: BA in Childhood Studies. Foundation Degree in Early Years. Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education. NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing
Started at Pre-School: November 2020
Like best at Pre-School: Harden Pre-school is an exciting and fun learning environment with extremely friendly staff. The children are lovely and really want to learn.
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy making resources and craft activities. I also enjoy looking after my grandchildren who keep me young!
Michelle
Deputy Manager and Early Year’s Practitioner
Qualifications: BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies
Started at Pre-School: September 2015
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy working at Pre-school as two days are never the same and I enjoy the friendly feel and happy atmosphere.
Hobbies: I love to eat out with family and friends and time spent with my two children.
Jo
Business Manager
Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in Law & Practice (FILEX)
Started at Pre-School: November 2021 (although previously worked at pre-school as the Administration Manager between 2009 and 2017)
Like best at Pre-School: Harden Pre-School is a welcoming and nurturing environment for all our children who are encouraged to discover their potential and flourish into confident individuals.
Hobbies: Reading, movies, theatre trips and spending time with my family!
Abigail
Pre-School Room leader & early years practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
Started at Pre-School: January 2022 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy planning fun activities for the children and love to see them learning and developing through play.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my daughter and walking our puppy.
Laura
Early Years practitioner
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Started at Pre-School: September 2020 (also works in Springfield Breakfast club)
Like best at Pre-School: I love getting to know all the children and enjoy watching them grow in confidence, make new friends and have fun!
Hobbies: I am a mum to a very spirited little boy who keeps me busy! As a family we enjoy visiting family and friends and going on outings together.
siobhan
early years practitioner
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Started at Pre-School: September 2021 (also works in Springfield After School club)
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy forming bonds with the children. We never have two days the same but always have lots of fun.
Hobbies: I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, swimming and camping.
Claire
early years practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Started at Pre-School: February 2022 (also works in Springfield After School club)
Like best at Pre-School: I love encouraging the children to learn and have fun. I enjoy being part of a warm friendly team.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, going on dog walks and eating out.
Chloe
springfield club assistant
Qualifications: Unqualified
Started at Pre-School: June 2022 (works in Springfield After School club)
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy working at Springfield Club with children of different age groups.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my two children and two dogs which keep me busy.
Nicola
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Started at Pre-School: November 2020 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: I love working within a great team and watching each child grow whilst having fun.
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy crafting and spending time with my family.
Libby
early years practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
Started at Pre-School: September 2021 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: The children and staff are very welcoming and I enjoy meeting new people.
Hobbies: I love horse riding and I have my own horse that I enjoy caring for. I also really enjoy singing.
REBECCA
springfield club assistant
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Nursery Nursing
Started at Springfield Club: September 2023
Like best at Springfield Club: I love getting to know the children, their personalities and their interests.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, walks with my dog, doing jigsaws and reading!
LIZA
springfield club assistant
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor
Started at Springfield Club: June 2024
Like best at Springfield Club: I enjoy working at afterschool club as it gives me the opportunity to get to know children from different year groups.
Hobbies: I enjoy going for long walks with my dogs, reading, cooking and art.
LUCY
early years practitioner/springfield club assistant
Qualifications: Level 3 in Education and Childcare
Started at Springfield Club: June 2024
Like best at Springfield Club: I love creating crazy crafts and building tricky sculptures with different equipment.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, hiking, sewing and watching musicals/disney films.