Staff

Kate Sillett
Director
NVQ Level 4, Behaviour support, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19.

It has always been a passion of mine to own my own pre-school, as of 2008 this became a reality and I haven’t looked back. I work with a strong, enthusiastic team where we all strive to do our best for the children in our care and their families. I bring with me many years of childcare experience and have looked after lots of children, although each child teaches me something special or amazes me with their abilities. Our aim is to offer the children a fun, safe and caring setting where they and their families feel completely at ease and cannot wait to come back the next day.

Louise
Manager
NVQ Level 4, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19

I have worked in childcare for over 20 years and been a Manager of a setting for over 9 years. I am passionate about children learning and how each individual child develops with our help and support. I shall ensure that we as a setting are continually striving to improve the care we provide to both the children and their families.

Rebecca
Deputy Manager/SENCO
Early Years Professional status, Lead Language Practitioner (Elklan 0-3 yrs, 3-5yrs). Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19.

I have been at Chavey Down Pre-School since 2009. I have seen the pre-school develop into one which has the children’s welfare and interests at the heart of all we do.

I am the Special Needs Coordinator for the setting and have built a good relationship with the Children’s Development Centre, ensuring any potential development delays are immediately addressed. I am also trained in speech and language issues, enabling the setting to support speech delays and difficulties at all ages.

Nicola
Pre-School Practitioner (Creative Supervisor)
NVQ Level 3, Art and Design, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19 I am working towards NVQ Level 5

I use my art and design qualification to support the children developing their creative flair. The more glitter the better!

I enjoy watching the children grow and develop and feel proud that I know I have had a part in this.

Maxine
Pre-School Apprentice
Early year educator Level 3 apprentice, level 3 understanding Autism, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19. Previous experience in being a 1-1 for children with special educational needs.

Starting this apprenticeship means a lot to me. I feel passionate about working with and supporting children to meet their educational needs and explore their interests and hobbies. I strive to help the children grow though learning and play, meeting developmental milestones and feel fulfilled knowing I have supported them in this journey.

Kelly
Pre-School Practitioner
STL, Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid 19

I have worked in childcare for 10 years now with ages ranging from Pre-school through to Year 6. My roles within childcare have varied starting from a lunchtime/after school club supervisor, to a learning support assistant/TA and now a Pre-school Practitioner.

I love working with children and seeing them grow and thrive through their experiences in pre-school and take pleasure in knowing I was part of that journey before they move onto their next chapter.

Heidi
Pre-School Assistant
Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19.

I have worked in childcare for many years with ages ranging from pre-school to year 6. My roles have been varied from an LSA to now a pre-school assistant.

I love working with children and enjoy watching them develop and grow ready for their next big step off to primary school.