Meet our team

All our staff are fully qualified, hold a full and relevant DBS and complete annual training for key areas such as safeguarding, PREVENT, FGM and Food hygiene.

Our staff team:

Charlotte

Manager

  • SENDCO
I’m Charlotte, my career in early years education started in January 2014 when I got my first ‘proper’ job working at Hanborough preschool. After gaining my level 3 qualification and a few years of experience I took over the position of deputy manager along with other key roles in the setting. My passion at Pre-school is helping those children who may find certain things tricky or overwhelming, helping their development in a way that suits their needs and then watching their faces beam with excitement when the overcome their challenges. I love working at Hanborough Pre-school, I have seen lots of changes over the years but the achievements we have gained as a team in the last few years are truly something to be proud of. When I’m not working, I have a small football team of boys at home who keep me very busy, we enjoy getting outdoors as a family with our dogs.

Megan

Early Years Educator

My name is Megan and I have been part of Hanborough Pre School since September 2021 after working as dental nurse for 10 years. I have lived in Long Hanborough for 5 years and enjoy the community spirit it holds and those quiet evenings after an exciting day.

I really enjoy working with younger children on a daily basis and watching how they develop within their time spent with us, it truly is amazing watching them grow and knowing I have been a tiny part of that makes me feel extremely proud.

In my spare time I love to cook and bake with my children and regularly prepare dinners on the weekend with my daughter for my family to enjoy. I also enjoy local quiz night with friends and other social outings.


Hannah

Early Years Educator

I have always enjoyed working with children, starting from a young age as a volunteer at the local Rainbows group. I have now worked in schools for the past four years and completed my level three practitioner’s degree while working at Hanborough Preschool. The staff have all supported me throughout my degree and I am lucky enough to now be a full-time member of a fantastic team of staff. I have lived in Hanborough for most of my life and I love the community that our preschool has around it. As a creative person, I enjoy working with the children on activities that allow them to develop their imagination and build on their own ideas.

Sarah

Early Years Educator

Working at Hanborough Pre school is my first official role in childcare but I have previously gained experience volunteering at toddler groups alongside raising my four children. Hanborough Pre School allows me to combine my personal experience with professional practices, with a focus on creating a nurturing and rich learning environment for the children.

My interest in this field is fuelled by my love for sparking creativity and curiosity in children through engaging play activities. Understanding that each child possesses a unique imagination, I strive to provide an environment that allows them to explore, express, and expand their creativity freely.

I love working at Hanborough pre school because of the fulfilment it brings, the positive people around, and the dynamic fun-filled atmosphere that fills our Pre School.


Chantelle

Early Years Educator


Erin

Early Years Educator / SENDCO


Ella

Early Years Educator




Our Committee

Emma Jackson- Chair of the Committee

I have a degree in Early Childhood and Youth Studies having previously worked and managed early years settings.  Over the last 28 years I have remained within women's and children's health and education, laterly as a teacher.   A mum of four and grandmother to one, I know how important and influential the early years are to a child's future; hence my involvment in the pre-school.  It is important to me that children have good quality experiences and interactions that grow curiosity and give them the skills to be good problem solvers, resilient and adaptable.  I really enjoy being part of the preschool committee, helping to make decisions and working with the staff team to ensure that the children have a good quality of education that will give them the tools to be successful in the future.

Alex Watson- Secretary

BIO incoming

Wendy Bayliss- Treasurer

BIO incoming

Rachel Ealey Bennett- Safeguarding Committee Lead

Hi, I'm Rachel, and I've been a serving member of our preschool committee since 2018, and have responsibility for safeguarding within my role.  Having grown up in Long Hanborough over the past 38 years, the village community is such a special part of where we live.  I'm now raising my two wonderful daughters here, who keep me on my toes

With a background in Sports Science, my passion for teaching through martial arts and sports led me into a career in education.  Over the past 13 years, I’ve served as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in both primary and secondary education, drawing on this experience to support our preschool committee.

I’m committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where all our children can thrive and feel secure. I believe in the power of community and the importance of working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young ones. 

Poppy Shirlaw

I have lived in Long Hanborough since 2020, and joined the committee, after my oldest of three joined the pre-school, in 2021. I love being a part of this wonderful heart of the community, and having the privilege to see it continue to flourish.

George McDonald- Fundraising Lead

After completing her psychology degree George went in to nannying and maternity nursing while living in London. After her first daughter was born George moved out to Long Hanborough where she works part time as a sales director in her families furniture business. George wanted to get on board with the pre school committee for two main reasons. Firstly to have a more involved and present role in the child care setting her children attend. Secondly to help the pre school raise the much needed funds they need. The teachers go above and beyond for the children and George wanted to do her small bit to help raise funds for an incredible pre school. 

“The committee are very friendly, inviting and attentive with everything they do. I was thrilled to be asked to support on the committee and hope I can be a huge help over the next few years”.

Ade Stringer- Bio incoming

 

Our committee also comprises of general committee members who are also responsible for:

  • Managing the finances.
  • Employing and managing the staff.
  • Ensuring that the pre-school has policies that enable it to provide a high quality of service.
  • Ensuring that the pre-school works together with parents and carers.
  • Fundraising.
  • Ofsted.
  • Improvement of the setting.
  • Safeguarding.
  • Dealing with complaints.

We hold an AGM once a year where the roles are available. 

All parents are welcome to our committee meetings. These are held once a term in the Greenway room (Pre-School). As a charity we rely on fundraising events held by the committee to support the day to day running costs of the pre-school.


Volunteers and students are welcome to our setting but we require you to complete an induction and a meeting prior to your placement.