Emma Brown
Manager, Safeguarding lead and Keyworker
Emma has worked in childcare for more than 25 years, working for 13 years in a private nursery and 5 years as a registered childminder. Emma has been with Thorngumbald Preschool since 2014.
Emma’s qualifications include NVQ Level 3 Childcare and Education, NVQ Level 3 Playwork, Assessors D32/33, Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding E-learning, Basic Food Hygiene and Role of SENCo.
Rebecca Coombs
Deputy Manager, SENCo, Safeguarding Lead and Keyworker
Beki has worked with children for more than 15 years in preschool and school settings. She has a passion for children with additional needs. Beki has been with Thorngumbald Preschool since 2005.
Beki’s qualifications include NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Level 5 Higher Advanced Special Educational Needs, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding E-learning, Role of the SENCo and Safeguarding Lead.
Rebecca Garton
Keyworker, Health and Safety and Assistant SENCo
Rebecca has worked in childcare for more than 10 years. She has worked in a variety of childcare settings. Having completed her training at Thorngumbald Preschool, Rebecca went on to work in other private nurseries across the city before returning to us in 2019.
Rebecca’s qualifications include Level 3 Cache Diploma for Children’s and Young People’s Work Force, Health and Safety, Basic Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding E-learning.
Hayley Stammers
Keyworker
Hayley has worked in childcare for 28 years – working in a private day nursery, as a registered childminder, as a nanny, Sure Start, run a before and after school club and spent some time as a Foster Carer.
Hayley’s qualifications include Level 3 in Childcare and Education, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding.
Karen Bonnar
Preschool Assistant
Karen has been a member of staff at the preschool for more than 15 years.
Karen’s qualifications include CACHE Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Education, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding E-learning and Speech/Language 1, 2 & 3.
Denise Hardy
Cover Staff
Denise has worked at Thorngumbald Preschool for more than 30 years and was, until her (semi) retirement, manager for many years. She loves the preschool so much she just can’t stay away!
Denise’s qualifications include NVQ Level 4 Childcare and Education, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding E-learning.
Janet Barron
Administration Officer
Janet has worked at Thorngumbald Preschool for more than 30 years. What she doesn’t know about the preschool isn’t worth knowing!
Janet’s qualifications include Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding E-learning.
Lesley Collins
Domestic Assistant
Having one of the most important roles in the preschool, Lesley keeps all of the children and staff fed and watered!
Lesley’s qualifications include Safeguarding E-learning and Basic Food Hygiene.
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