Cheryl Read
Pre-school Manager
DSL

SEND -

 - Referral Co-Ordinator

Fire Marshall
Paediatric First Aider

Level 3 in Childcare and Education

I have worked in the childcare industry for over 17 years.

I am a mum of two boys, Jude and Jax.

I love my managerial role and enjoy supporting, guiding and helping the children and staff to develop new and exciting experiences that will allow them to grow and reach their full potential. I am extremely passionate and motivated to always do better.
I LOVE to learn!!

I work very closely with my Deputy and all of the Practitioners to ensure we are reaching a high standard of teaching, learning and developing within the pre-school.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Off on a Thursday.

  Harriet Ireland

Deputy Manager

DDSL
Equality named co-ordinator
Behaviour management lead
Paediatric First Aider

KEY PERSON

Level 3 in Childcare and Development

I   have worked within the childcare for many years.

I am a mum of two, Phoebe and Oscar.
I have lots of experience working with children of all   ages and extended knowledge working with children that have severe and complex learning difficulties and medical needs. 

I am caring, supportive and patient. I enjoy providing a happy, stimulating and calm environment. 

I enjoy my Deputy manager role as each day is different.

 I thrive when supporting and helping others. I work alongside my manager to ensure the highest standard is met.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

   Teresa Rowland  

Third in charge
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Health and Safety Lead
Paediatric First Aider

KEY PERSON

NNEB in Childhood Studies 

I have over 40 years of experience. I have worked in Schools, Pre-schools, Nurseries and been a private Nanny.
I LOVE working within the Early Years department as I like to watch them grow and progress into their stepping stones of school life. I support the management team within all aspects of the setting.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Abbey Brown
Early Years Practitioner

Mental health and well-being Lead

Paediatric First Aider
KEY PERSON

Level 3 in Childcare and Education

I have worked within the childcare industry for over 9 years. I have two children of my own. I love working with children and watching them grow and reach their full potential.

I work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Off on a Monday and Wednesday.

Jane Talbot 
Early Years Practitioner

Fire Marshall

Paediatric First Aider
KEY PERSON

I have worked here at Young Explorers for over 30 years. My two daughters Rebecca and Michaela who are now grown adults used to attend the pre-school with me.
I love watching the children flourish and gain confidence in themselves. It's a very rewarding job and different every day. 

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until 1pm.

Off on Friday.

Kelly Pearce

Early Years Practitioner
SEND -
- Target, strategy and provision Co-Ordinator

Paediatric First Aider

KEY PERSON

Level 3 in Childcare and Development

I have been in the industry for over 11 years working with a range of different age groups. I have two of my own children Ellie and Max. I love helping children to learn and develop, working towards that light bulb moment when they realise they can do something independently.

I work Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Off Tuesday and Wednesday.

Angela Cobbett
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Learning Library Lead
Paediatric First Aider

BTEC Higher National Diploma Early Childhood Studies

NNEB

I have worked in education for 30+ years. I am very passionate about children's education and love providing exciting and stimulating activities.
I have a wealth of knowledge and enjoy to see the children grow and develop.
I set up the learning library here at Young Explorers Pre-school and love to see the children reading, enjoying a story book and then sharing their experiences with us.

I work Wednesday and Thursday afternoons only.

Tina Crandley

Volunteer

I enjoy helping the children engage, explore and have fun with a variety of activities.
I have two girls of my own both in their 30's, one of them being Mrs Read, of whom I am extremely proud.
I love to support her and the team.