HANNAH MILLSON  Manager

• Level 3 diploma in childcare and education 
• NVQ in management 
• Paediatric first aid trained 
• Designated safeguarding lead
• Data protection lead
• Health and safety deputy 

My name is Hannah and I am the Manager and Designated Safeguarding lead at St John's Pre-School. I have always known that I have wanted to work in childcare and I have now been in the childcare sector for 18+ years. I have worked with children from 3 months up to teenagers. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the children watching them learn and develop. It really is such a rewarding job to see each child blossom and their character develop. I love singing and reading to the children and enjoy hearing them singing the songs back to me that they love! In my free time I love spending time with my husband, family and friends going to music concerts, the theatre and can often be found with my head in a book!

ZOE HOOPER 

Deputy Manager

• Level 3 diploma CYPW
• Paediatric first aid trained
• Designated safeguarding lead 
• Early years SENCo 
• Early years ELSA 

My name is Zoe and my role within the setting is Deputy Manager, SENCo, ELSA and designated safeguard lead alongside Hannah. I have worked at St John's Pre-School since 2018 having worked in childcare since 2008. During this time I have gained both my NVQ level 2 and level 3 diploma qualifications along with my level 3 in early years SEN coordination and ELSA (emotional literacy support assistant). I have 2 children of my own and I love nothing more than coming to work knowing I have a positive impact on the growth and development of children's lives. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends going on adventures and spending days out and keeping busy but also love snuggling up and watching a film with a fluffy blanket and a cup of tea! 

JESS SMART

 Third In Charge 

 Level 3 diploma CYPW

• Paediatric first aid trained
• Health and safety lead
• ECAT lead 
• Phonics lead 

My name is Jess and I am a level 3 qualified early years practitioner and my roles within the setting are third in charge and health and safety lead. I have been working in childcare since I left school, and I joined the amazing St John's Pre-School team in 2021 and I absolutely love it! I love coming to work where no 2 days are the same and my favourite thing about working with children is knowing that I've made a positive impact on them and their development, it's so rewarding. I also love watching their personalities shine through as they grow. In my spare time I love going on adventures with my 2 children and family to make lots of memories, getting arty with my children and making new things for my family and friends.

HAYLEY CALDER  Senior Early Years Pracitioner

• CACHE Level 3 diploma in childcare and education 
• Paediatric first aid trained

My name is Hayley and I have been working as a Pre-School Practitioner for a year now. I have been working in childcare for 16 years and I have cared for children as young as 3 months old up to 5 years old. I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with children as I grew up with my Mum working as a childminder so I would help out with the children that she looked after. I enjoy seeing the children develop and gain new skills. In my free time I like to go on long walks with my boyfriend and our dog. I enjoy reading and colouring and the main thing relaxing with a good film and a bag of popcorn. 

BECKY BOSWELL- Senior  Early Years Practitioner

• Senior Early Years Practitioner
• Level 3 diploma in childcare and education 
• Paediatric first aid trained 

My name is Becky and I'm a level 3 Early Years Practitioner. 

I have 16+ years experience in childcare in both a nursery and Pre-School settings and as a private nanny working with newborns to teenagers. I enjoy helping the children learn and grow. 

In my spare time I can be found reading a book, walking my dog or doing my voluntary work with The Royal British Legion and my Rainbows unit where I am known as Rabbit. 

Lucy Purt- Early Years Practioner

• Early Years Practitioner
• Level 2 CYPW
• Paediatric first aid trainer

My name is Lucy and I started working in childcare around 10 years ago. I love to be able to help the children learn new skills from putting their coats on by themselves to learning numbers and letters. In my personal time I love making new memories with my two children. 

GARY -

CHAIR  PERSON

My name is Gary and I am the chairperson at St John's Pre-School. If you should ever wish to contact me please do so on chairstjohnspreschool@outlook.com