KAREN ALBANESE
Pre-school Manager/Chair - NVQ3/Level 3 in Management / Safeguarding.
Child protection officer Level 3
ELSA
I have two children, who are 23 and 20. They both came here to the pre-school which is where I found my passion for working with children. I started as a parent volunteer, and was an active member of the committee for 3 years before deciding to leave my job of 17 years in the travel industry and become qualified in childcare. 18 years on I am still here, loving it just as much and managing the best team of staff I could wish for, which gives your children a fantastic environment to be in to achieve their early learning goals.
JENNY FAULKNER
ASSISTANT MANAGER / NVQ3
I have been qualified in childcare since year 2000. I started my career as a Nanny and then became involved with the pre-school when my Daughter joined. A job became available when she was due to start school and I began my employment here. I have now worked here for 11 years, during which time both my younger daughters have come through the pre-school and started school happily.
I thoroughly enjoy my job and love working closely with all the children and their families to provide a happy, stimulating place for the children to play, socialise and learn.
MICHELLE KIRTON
SENCO / childcare practitioner NVQ 3
I have been qualified in childcare since 1999, and I worked as a nanny for 13 years. I have 2 children. Both of my children attended Beansheaf pre-school before going onto primary school and loved every minute. I began my employment here at Beansheaf pre-school in November 2013. After working for families for many years I decided that I would like a new challenge, and a position came up so I applied and have never looked back! I love being a part of the pre-school team and especially part of your child’s future learning journey here. I am qualified as a level 3 SENCO and have taken on this role in pre-school.
RACHEL REEVES
childcare practitioner level 2
I am qualified for my Level 2 in children’s learning and development. I worked in the pre-school for a year as a volunteer while studying for my level 1 and have now been employed for a further 3 years, I love working as part of a team and helping children to learn and develop
ZOE ANDREWS
Childcare practitioner level 2
I joined the preschool in November 2019 to support the team with helping children with additional needs. Previously I spent 7 years working with adults and children with autism. I have 2 children that both attended Beansheaf preschool they really enjoyed their time here.
LANA DENNIS
Childcare practitioner level 3
With a nurturing personality and hands-on approach towards learning, we are thrilled to have Lana as a part of our team. I have been qualified since year 2000 I have my NNEB and NVQ III. I have two children of my own, one of whom has Autism and ADHD so I have completed an Autism awareness course and Sensory processing difficulties. I enjoy working in a preschool setting providing a fun and stimulating environment for the children to learn.
