Lesley Sandell - Acting Manager

Lesley is a Level 6 Early years professional ( degree in early childhood studies), she also has an NVQ level 3 in early years care and education.

Lesley has a wealth of experience of working in Preschools and Nursery’s and at Winterslow Lesley works three days a week and she is also the deputy safeguarding lead, Paediatric first aider, Health and safety officer and keyworks a small group of children.

Helen Fairman - Level 5 practitioner

Helen holds a level 5 foundation degree in Early years, with over 20 years of experience. Helen enjoys arts and crafts with the children. Helen works at the setting 4 days a week. She keyworks a group of children and has her paediatric first aid qualification.

Support staff

Alison Phipps, Nicola Jacobs, Helen James and Christine Jewell are the Preschools support staff who will work when required to cover hours in the setting.

Natasha Agnew –  Deputy Manager 

Natasha is a qualified Early Years Practitioner with over a decade of experience in childcare. She holds a Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice and a Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education.

She is trained in Paediatric First Aid and holds additional qualifications including a Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND), a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties, and Makaton Level 1. Natasha also has experience in safeguarding and key working, and is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive environments where all children can thrive.

From September, Natasha will also take on the responsibilities of Health and Safety Officer.

Kevin Cook - Qualified level 3 Early years practitioner.

Kevin joined the Preschool In December 2022 to train in early years. Kevin works four days a week and is a qualified Childcare practitioner with an NVQ level 3 in early years. Kevin also runs weekly sports sessions with the children in the setting. Kevin is Paediatric first aid trained and keyworks a small group of children.