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.

Carol
Manager
NVQ level 3, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Prevent, FGM and Covid-19 Awareness/Prevent Covid-19.

I have over 20 years experience in childcare from private nurseries, nannying, childminding, pre-schools, volunteering to travel to Japan to teach Japanese children English. I am fortunate to have 3 of my own fantastic children.

I like nothing more than watching the wonderful children I get the pleasure of caring for, grow, learn and develop through the many forms of play we have on offer at pre-school. It is amazing to be part of supporting and encouraging the children to be confident individuals that are ready to start a new journey at big school.

Beckie
Deputy Manager/SENCO

NVQ Level 3, Safeguarding, FGM, Prevent, First Aid, ECAT, Lead Language Practitioner (Elklan 3.5 yrs)

I am the Special Needs Coordinator for the setting. I have worked with children aged 0-5 years for 15+ years in different nursery settings.

There are thousands of reasons why I think working with children is the best job in the world, but the main ones are:- allowing a child to explore, see, socialise, learn for themselves and watching their development progress throughout their pre-school time. I find this rewarding and satisfying. It’s amazing to watch them change over time ready for their next school adventure.

I particularly enjoy outdoor play and messy play but most of all just having fun with the children.

Grace
Pre-School Practitioner
Working towards Children and Young People Level 2 and once complete will start Level 3. Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM.

I have worked at Whitegrove Pre-School as a trainee practitioner since February 2021. I love working with children and seeing what they accomplish on a daily basis and watching them grow.

Natalie
Pre-School Practitioner

NVQ level 3, safeguarding, Prevent, Food and Hygiene, FGM

I have worked with children ever since I left school. I have 15+ years experience of working with children with a range of ages from birth all the way up to 5 years.

I have worked in many different settings from private day nurseries, nannying and pre-schools doing different roles in these settings. I enjoy working and caring for the children, it is a great achievement helping them Learn new things, develop new skills and getting them ready to go to “big school”.

Toni-Jade
Pre-School Practitioner

Working towards Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM

I started working in childcare in 2017 after having for first child, I am lucky to  have 3 beautiful children. I began working at Whitegrove Pre-school in October 2023. I love being able to help the children learn new skills, believe in themselves and know that they can do anything they put their minds too, to seem their smiles, confidence and personalities grow throughout their time at pre-school.

Scarlet
Pre-School Practitioner

Working towards Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education. Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Prevent FGM.

I have been working in childcare since I was 18 years old. I have experience in other settings and also private nannying. There are any reasons I choose to work in childcare. The main reason is that I love being part of the child's journey throughout their pre-school years. It is so nice to be able to help the children learn and grow into their own person.

Samantha
Bank Staff

NVQ level 3, Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Prevent, FGM

I started childcare at 16 and on finishing my qualifications I began my career as a room leader of the baby and tiny tots room in a private nursery. I am married and have 5 amazing children! I love working at Whitegrove preschool and seeing the children’s faces light up when learning and achieving new challenges.