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.

Kevin Cook - Acting Deputy/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.