Our Staff

We are very proud of our staff at the Newman Pre-School Playgroup. They are dedicated, professional and love their jobs. We are delighted to be able to provide a high ratio of adults to children in our setting which we feel is of great benefit to the children, as it enables us to provide individual attention for all the needs and development of each child. Each child is able to progress at his or her own rate in all areas of development, and this is true for children of all abilities and needs. We are experienced in working in close liaison with professionals across the range of special educational needs. If you would like to discuss the pre-school's ability to meet your child's special educational needs, please talk to the Leader or your child's key worker. Please see our policy documents for more details on our special educational needs and disability policy.

We are happy to talk to you about your child at any time and we welcome parents to join in the sessions.

We have obtained CRB/DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificates for all of our staff.

Staff photos by Magdelene Coley

Name	Qualifications
Heather Grant Playgroup Leader Employed since: 2001	Foundation Degree in Early Years. CACHE Diploma: Working with Children with Special Needs Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinator Designated Safeguarding Officer Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Safety level 2 Certificate
Joanne Williams Deputy Leader Employed since: 2005	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Designated Behaviour Management Officer Designated Safeguarding Officer Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Jenny Robinson Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2003	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Paediatric First Aid Certificate Child Protection Certificate
Sara Ollier Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2009	NVQ2 Early Year Care & Education Child Protection Certificate
Sally Brown Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2009	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Paediatric First Aid Certificate Child Protection Certificate
Jane Dowley Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 1999	Paediatric First Aid Certificate Child Protection Certificate
Nicola Bovey Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2009	Paediatric First Aid Certificate Child Protection Certificate
Supply List
Moreen Lyons Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2007	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate
Susan Witchalls Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2002	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Amy Warman Playgroup Assistant Employed since: 2018	NVQ3 Children's Care, Learning & Development Child Protection Certificate