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.

Maxine
Deputy Manager

Early year educator Level 3, 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.

 

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.

 

Eloise
Assistant Deputy Manager

Early Years educator Level 2, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM, Health and Safety.

I have 4 children of my own, raising them and watching them grow into confident children helped me find my passion in child care. I am currently completing level 2 childcare, something that I have always wanted to do.

I am passionate about helping the children not grow and aid them in meeting their developmental milestones, ready to head off to “Big School”.

Nicola
Pre-School Practitioner

NVQ Level 5, 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.

Becca
Pre-School Assistant
Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM

After working in maternity for 7 years I decided it was time to make the leap to pre-school. Working with children is such a rewarding career choice, watching them learn and grow into the people they will one day become. Being part of that journey is always something I will be proud of.

Hayley
Pre-School Assistant/Senco
Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM. Understanding Autism level 2.

Being a mother myself, I am passionate about children thriving and developing. It’s an honour knowing I was part of their journey from the beginning

Izzy
Pre-School Apprentice

Working towards level 2, Safeguarding, Food and Hygiene, Prevent, FGM, Health and Safety.

I began my journey at Chavey Down Pre-School in November 2024 and  love and enjoy watching both the children and myself grow. I have started working towards my Early Year Level 2.

 

Steph
Pre-School Apprentice

Working towards Level 3, Safeguarding, FGM, Food and Hygiene,Prevent, Paediatric First Aid

I am originally from Normandy in France and travelled widely over the years, having settled in the UK for good.

I am training towards my level 3 as a practitioner in Early Years.

I previously worked in a private nursery and loved it so much that I decided to focus my career in childcare, hence working at Chavey Down Pre-School gave me this great opportunity. 

I believe that positive education in Early Years has a crucial impact on the development and future of our children and I will do the best of my ability to help all the children acheive their goals.