Staff

We have a small team of dedicated child-care professionals at Dunholme Pre-School that make sure all children are supported and cared for throughout their time with us. Our staff are always happy to speak with parents on an individual basis, and we will tell you as soon as you start who your child’s dedicated Key Person is so that you can liaise with them about your child.


We always aim to exceed the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage Welfare Requirements’ in regards to the childcare qualifications our staff are required to hold, and we are committed to developing staff and supporting them to access further qualifications.

Gayle Smith

Manager

Gayle has over 18 years experience in childcare, with over 13 of those years being in a managerial position. She is a qualified Early Years Professional and an experienced lead SENDco. She is also the LAC co-ordinator, safeguarding officer and wellbeing and mental health champion for the setting.

Gayle is also a dedicated key person.

Leanne Walker

Deputy manager

Leanne has over 24 years experience in childcare and is level 3 qualified in childcare and education, currently studying for a foundation degree in early years. She is the secondary SENDco for the setting and head of health and safety.

Leanne is also a dedicated key person.

Alex Bullivant


Early years educator


Alex has over 16 years experience in childcare and is level 3 qualified in childcare and education. She is Elklan trained and is our lead communication and EAL co-ordinator.

Alex is a dedicated key person.


Rachel Pettifer


Early years educator


Rachel is a fully qualified teacher with over 14 years experience of working with young children, in both schools and early years settings.

Rachel is a dedicated key person.


Kirsty Cooper


Early years educator


Kirsty has a level 3 qualification in childcare and education and over 3 years experience in an early years environment.

Kirsty is a dedicated key person.


Ashleigh Stamp


Early years educator


Ashleigh volunteered with us for 6 months before joining the team as a paid member of staff. She is currently waiting to start her formal early years training.

Ashleigh is a dedicated deputy key person.

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