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

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

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

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 with Activity First Aid 
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Kate is a very experienced childcare professional having worked in both nurseries and lower schools since 2009. Kate believes passionately in inclusive practice and in offering the very highest quality of care and educational opportunities to all children. She has a real passion for developing a love of reading in children and enjoys sharing stories in an engaging and fun way, encouraging children to join in and use their imagination.

Kate joined the team in October 2017 and has the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (City & Guilds)
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

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 
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate

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

Ashleigh joined the team in November 2020 with many years experience within educational settings, most recently as a key stage leader.  Ashleigh is passionate about working in Early Years and has the following qualifications:

• BA Hons in Applied Education
• Level 3 Diploma in Outdoor Education
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Kate joined Silsoe Pre-School in October 2021 bringing with her a wealth of experience and qualifications working with early years children as a gymnastics and Pilates instructor. Kate has experience supporting children with SEN and through her work with young children has developed a keen interest in the EYFS.

• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Karen has a background in business and provides financial, administrative and business support to the setting. Karen has the following qualifications:

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