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 lead  

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 20+ 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
• Deputy Designated safeguarding lead 
• Early years SENCo 
• Early years ELSA
• Health and Safety deputy lead  

My name is Zoe and my role within the setting is Deputy Manager, SENCo 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! 

Jennie Guest   Senior Early Years Pracitioner

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Learning development
• Early Years ELSA
• Paediatric first aid trained
• Phonics and ECAT lead

My name is Jennie and I have been working in childcare since 2007. During this time I have achieved my NVQ level 2 and 3. I am the ELSA lead at the setting. I have worked with children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. I enjoy working with children because every child is unique and follows their own learning pathway. In my spare time I care for my two teenage children and Grandmother. We enjoy getting out and about especially to my favourite place the beach.

ROBYN HARPER- Senior  Early Years Practitioner

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

My name is Robyn. I've always known I wanted to work in childcare and I've been working in childcare for about 13 years now and have become passionate about helping children grow. I have discovered that I love being part of the children's everyday learning. I enjoy making fun, simple activities that help children develop and I always try to make a fun but calm and caring space where they feel safe and supported. 

When I'm not working you can usually find me crocheting, watching Japanese cartoons or best of all playing video games with my husband - our favourite way to relax together.

Gemma Diton- Senior  Early Years Practitioner

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

My name is Gemma. I am a mum to two teenagers and a two year old! I have worked in childcare for 10 years in various settings from foundation stage at school to childminding and now Pre-School. I love working with children because I enjoy seeing them learn, grow and develop. I find it rewarding to support their development and watch their personalities shine. I feel really blessed as a practitioner to share their journeys with them. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going on fun days out!

Kate Prins- Early Years Practitioner

• EDUCARE National Childcare Diploma N4, N5 and N6 (Overseas qualification in South Africa)
• Paediatric first aid trained 

My name is Kate. I am a mum of 3 young girls and have worked in various roles in the childcare industry for over 25 years caring for children from birth-13 years.

I feel so lucky to have a career where I get to be part of so many children's learning journeys.

I aim to provide a safe space away from home where a child can feel protected, encouraged and loved. I love that each day is different, because every child is unique and how every day is guaranteed to have fun, giggles and cuddles. 

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, 3 daughters and 5 pets (4 cats and 1 dog) being outdoors, especially the beach, listening to music and getting to have a nap when I can get it! 

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 12 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