Our staff are qualified in Early Years at Level 3 or above and bring a wealth of experience and interests to the setting. We hope that you also find them to be friendly and approachable. We are extremely proud to have built a caring and dedicated team who are passionate about ensuring every child has an enriching time here at Phoenix.
We have a small group of children up to 24 a day with minimum of 3 staff in the room a day. Each member of staff have a group of key children who they observe and work closely with as well as their parents. Our staff also run the Tweenies group on Thursday morning for 2-3 year olds.
Kate
Manager
Kate has worked in Early Years education for many year and joined Phoenix in 2024. She loves being in the room with the children and particularly enjoys leading our team with her new strategies, initiatives and ideas. Kate is looking forward to Phoenix's new venture into the beautiful world of The Curiosity Approach.
Debbie
Deputy Manager
Debbie has recently taken over as our Deputy manager after joining our team in January 2017 and has worked in childcare since 2005. She holds Level 3 qualification, up to date paediatric first aid, food safety and safeguarding and is also our newly qualified SENCO.
Claire
Office Manager
Claire works tirelessly behind the scenes helping this Preschool run as well as it does. Need any questions about Funding or fees, Claire is your lady.
Jenny
Early Years Practitioner
Jenny has worked at Phoenix for 16 years and has a level 3 qualification and an up to date paediatric first aid. She works very closely with all the children and families. Her key group are the Ladybird’s.
Azra
Early Years Practitioner
Azra has worked at Phoenix for 15 years and has a level 3 qualification and an up to date paediatric first aid. She works closely with the children in the room, especially her key group- Dragonflies. Azra is currently the mathematic lead bringing in numbers and problem solving into the children’s play.
Hummera
Early Years Practitioner
Hummera has worked at Phoenix for 8 years and has a level 3 qualification and an up to date paediatric first aid. She works closely with the children in the room, especially her key group- Bees. Hummera is currently the Phonics and early reading lead, bringing in letters and early reading into the children’s play.
Iwona
Early Years Practitioner
Iwona joined Phoenix in 2024 and is working towards her level 3 qualification. She works closely with the children in the room and enjoys supporting children to follow their own ideas. Iwona is particularly interested in supporting children to express themselves and their emotions.
Amy
Early Years Practitioner
Amy has worked at Phoenix for 7 years and has a level 3 qualification and an up to date paediatric first aid. Starting as bank staff and now working very closely with the children and families. She is also supporting a few children with additional needs alongside Debbie.