All of our staff have fully enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. All staff hold regularly updated qualifications in Safeguarding, Early Years, Positive Behaviour, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
Dr Michelle Wisbey- Principal
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy, BA (hons) Early Years & Childhood, Advanced Montessori Diploma, Forest School Leader L3, EYP, Designated Safeguarding Leader, Parent Liaison, Doctorate in Early Childhood
Preschool Manager – Rachel Salt – BEd (Hons) Primary, QTS, Montessori IMP, Designated Safeguard Lead
Deputy Manager – Veronika Morris – Montessori Diploma Level 4, Health & Safety Officer – currently on maternity leave
Deputy Manager (Maternity cover) – Sarah Groeger – BA Hons Primary Education, studying towards L3 EYE Montessori Diploma
Nursery Room Leader – Alison Ridgwell – BA Ed (Hons) Geography, Certificate in Education, QTS
Classroom Team
Alana Goodwin – Montessori Diploma Level 3
Amy Nash – Montessori Diploma Level 2
April Ridgwell – Pre-school Assistant, studying towards L3 EYE Montessori Diploma
Chantell Clark – ICQ L2 Certificate for Childrens & Young Peoples Workforce, studying towards L3 EYE Montessori Diploma
Danielle Gunn – Preschool Assistant
Emma Wells – BA Hons Early Childhood, QTS
Laura Channell – BA Hons Primary Education, QTS
Sophie Mullenger – Pre-school Assistant, studying towards L3 EYE Montessori Diploma
Head Office Administration
Liz Barclay – Admissions queries
Rachel Smith – Office Administration & FEEE funding queries
Sarah Switzer – Finance
Olivia Beer – Finance Assistant