Our Staff

Tahmina is a highly qualified Pre-School Manager who brings to Silsoe Pre-School a wealth of experience in childcare.  Along with her caring and nurturing disposition, Tahmina has over 20 years experience working within Early Years settings, many of which have been in a Manager role.

• Level 5 qualification in Child and Adolescent Studies
• Peadiatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Jackie started working with us at the end of 2012 and has almost 20 years of childcare experience. She particularly enjoys developing children’s knowledge of phonics and numeracy and is responsible for delivering Lift Off to Language sessions within our Pre-School. Jackie is our Deputy Safeguarding Lead.  Jackie has the following qualifications and is responsible for behaviour management in the setting:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• NCFE Cache Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

In October 2016 Lucy joined us an an experienced practitioner who has been working with children in local schools and nurseries since 2005. Lucy has the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce
• LASER Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Carlene joined the team in 2018 and has experience of working as a volunteer with early years children in Lower School. Carlene has the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce
• Level 3 Safeguarding 
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

With over 30 years of experience at the Pre-School, Allison brings a wealth of childcare knowledge to the team. Working in the Lower School's Care Club, Allison also provides excellent continuity of care to all of those attending from Pre-School. Allison is our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and has the following qualifications: 

• BTEC level 3
• NVQ 4 Childcare, Learning & Development
• Paediatric First Aid
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Lynda joined the team in 2006 and is responsible for Equal Opportunities in Pre-School. Lynda has the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce
• NVQ2 Childcare, Learning & Development
• Paediatric First Aid
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Ann-Marie is extremely creative and loves making things with the children and dressing up. She joined the team in September 2013 and has the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Bethany joined the team in November 2020 having worked in childcare settings since 2013. Bethany has the following qualifications:

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 4 Award in Promoting Health and Well-being through Physical Activity and Nutrition Co-ordination in the early years (PANCO)

Haley joined Pre-School in 2022 as a childcare practitioner, primarily supporting our SEN children.  She has a wealth of experience as a support worker caring for young people with learning disabilities. Her experience, caring and approachable nature make her a wonderful addition to our Pre-School team. 

• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 Understanding Autism

Ann-Marie joined Pre-School in 2023 after developing a keen interest in child education and development following the birth of her own child. In 2021, Ann-Marie joined the Pre-School Management Committee and has participated in many local fundraising events. Through her time on the committee, she has gained a great insight in to how the Pre-School operates and so welcomed the opportunity to work directly with the children and the rest of the team. 

Karen has a background in business and manages the financial, administrative and business areas of the setting. Karen has the following qualifications:

• BA Hons in Advertising & Marking Communications
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Karen is currently working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education.