our team
Our team…
Sophie Hale
owner / SETTING manager
B-Ed (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
“I’m a primary school teacher with a long-standing passion for outdoor, child-led learning, shaped by my experience across mainstream, special schools and my Forest School training. Raising our four children in a Montessori-inspired way has deepened my belief in learning through real experiences, time outdoors and meaningful play.”
Katherine
key worker
NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education
Julie preschool assistant & food coordinator
NVQ L3 EY Care & Education
Chris
operational support
NNEB
All our staff have enhanced DBS checks. All keyworkers and managers are paediatric First Aid trained.
Alex Hale
Owner / business manager
MAINTENANCE LEAD
“After many years working in aviation, I’ve recently moved into the family business, bringing a fresh perspective and a calm, practical approach. As a hands-on parent, I’m passionate about encouraging more fathers to be involved in early years settings and about the importance of positive male role models in young children’s lives. I’m fully committed to supporting the preschool community and learning alongside the children and team.”
AMANDA
KEY WORKER
Qualified Teacher and Play Therapist
Sarah key worker
Nina
Finance administrator
Katie
SIlsoe Dance School
Carol Richardson
LEADER & Adventure FRiday Coordinator
CACHE Level 3 Early Years
SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY
H & S Coord, Behaviour Manager, Apprentice Mentor, Outdoor Learning L2
“I have been involved in early years for many years and am passionate about helping children learn through nature in our amazing outdoor setting. I enjoy teaching children new skills and love attending courses to learn more about the outdoors to pass onto the children and other staff. "
megan
Key worker
NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education
Claire key worker
Mel preschool administrator
Rachel adventure yoga
Sarah Adams
deputy leader, SENDCo & Early Help
CACHE Level 3 Early Years
SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY
SENDCo & Early Help, 2yr Check Coord, Healthy Movers Champion, Comms Champion
“As a mother to 4 children, 2 of whom have complex needs I have a passion for helping children with SEND. I have a vast experience of a variety of needs and am trained in Makaton. Inclusivity and teaching others to understand and embrace our differences is hugely important to me.”
Julia preschool assistant & Senior food supervisor
Annette counsellor
