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Middleton Cheney Pre School Team

Our Pre School team are passionate and dedicated professionals who are determined to make a positive difference to the children in our care.

We are committed to continuous training and our membership of the Preschool Learning Alliance and the National Day Nurseries Association ensure that we are constantly in touch in the field of child education and care.

"As a parent, I always had the utmost confidence leaving my children in the care of the pre school team. Pre school always felt like a happy and safe environment, with nurturing staff who often go above and beyond." - Parent 2019

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Jacqui Edwards B Ed (Hons) (Oxon), QTS, EYPS

Pre School Manager

Jacqui joined the setting in 2007 and took over as Manager in 2009. She has overall responsibility for the day to day running of the setting and in particular for Behaviour Management, EAL, Equal Opportunities, and Looked After Children. She also has the role of Keyworker, Designated Person for Safeguarding, SENCO and Coordinator for Language and Communication.

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Linda Harvey, DCYPW

Pre School Deputy Manager

Linda joined the setting as a permanent member of staff in 2007 and became Deputy Manager in 2013. She has responsibility for running the setting in the absence of the Manager and has specific responsibility for Health and Safety and Healthy Eating. She also has the role of Keyworker, Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding and is Maths Coordinator.

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Kim Rogers

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Kim joined us in 2018 and as well as being a Keyworker she has responsibility for technology in the setting.

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Paula Button, DCYPW

Early Years Practitioner and Assistant SENCO

Paula joined the setting as a permanent member of staff in 2007 and has shared responsibility for developing the Book Corner as well as having the role of Keyworker and Assistant SENCO.

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Emilia Chisholm, DCYPW

Senior Early Year Practitioner

Emilia joined the team in September 2020.

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Michelle Coolbear

Early Year Practitioner

Michelle recently joined the setting in September 2024.

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Gemma Alford, NVQ3

Early Year Practitioner

Gemma joined the setting in 2010 and has the role of Keyworker with shared responsibility for our Under 3’s. 

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Chrystal Harrison, Level 3 CACHE EYE

Early Year Practitioner

Chrystal joined us in 2019 and in February 2020 achieved her Level 3 CACHE EYE. As well as being a Keyworker, Chrystal is also responsible for developing arts and crafts in the setting and coordinating our displays.

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Heidi Oliver, NVQ3

Early Year Practitioner

Heidi joined us in September 2020.

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Lisa Waller

Administrator

Lisa joined us in September 2022.

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Lesley Singleton

Early Years Practitioner - Volunteer

Lesley is one of the longest serving members of staff who despite retiring in July 2018, still supports the setting on a volunteer basis.

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Mary Casson

Early Years Practitioner

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Middleton Cheney Pre School Management Team

The team is led by our four Directors - Kate, Taiba, Paul and Seb who are supported by a management team. They are all volunteers and work hard behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the Pre School and ensuring that it has a secure future. 

The team manages the Pre School's finances, staff employment, oversees the implementation of polices and supports staff with everyday matters when needed. 

 

Middleton Cheney Pre School is a charity which is run as a limited by guarantee company. It is governed by a volunteers which includes parent representatives. An A.G.M, is held yearly and parents are informed in advance and are encouraged to attend.

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Taiba Smith

Director

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Paul Rogers

Director

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Sebastian Salt

Director

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