Meet our team
Christine Levett
Finance Assistant
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Christine has been our Treasurer since her children were at preschool and she remained in that role after her twins went school.
She has now joined our team as
Finance Assistant.
She is AAT Level 4 qualified.
Kelly Murphy
Office Manager
Kelly has recently joined us here at the preschool and has previously worked in a local primary school and in general practice. She has years of admin experience and is excited for a new challenge.
In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her two young children, walking their dog and reading.
Emma Milton
Pre-school Manager
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Emma lives with her husband and two boys. In her free time, she enjoys baking and
spending it with family and friends. In April 2018 she joined pre-school after being a parent
helper. Emma has worked in childcare since leaving school. She has a NVQ in Childcare
Education level 2 and a NVQ in Childcare Learning and Development level 3. She also has
basic child protection, food and hygiene and is paediatric first aid trained.
Debbie Fordham
Pre-school Practitioner
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Debbie has lived in Haddenham most of her life, she has a grown-up son and two dogs. she
trained at Wisbech college and obtained her level 3 childcare qualification. Since then Debbie has been a live in nanny, childminder and 15 years ago joined Haddenham Pre-school. Debbie has said she loves working at the pre-school as we are all like one big happy
family. Debbie joined the team in May 2006. She has completed a City and Guilds in Family and
Community Care and First Aid. Debbie has completed her Diploma in Pre-school Practice
(DPP) and has Child Protection 1, Paediatric first aid, Health and hygiene level 2 and a
course in Engaging boys.
Diane Langley
Deputy Manager
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Diane joined the team in September 2020. Diane was awarded her national nursery examination board (NNEB) qualification in 1986 and became a nanny, a few years later became a mum of two children. Since 1997 Diane has worked in pre-schools. Diane adores working at pre-school and finds it incredibly rewarding seeing the children progress. Diane has said she feels very proud knowing that the children move onto school ready and excited about their next adventure at ‘new school’. Diane has completed many courses in childcare, including Child protection 1, food and hygiene and paediatric first aid.
Maria Gruncell
Pre-school Practitioner
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Maria joined the team in November 2020 as a relief member of staff, she has also been a
1:1 practitioner with us. Maria has two children who both attended the pre-school. Maria has
worked with children throughout her career, she is level 3 qualified in childcare, holds Child
protection, food and hygiene and paediatric first aid.
Joanne Gothard
Pre-school Practitioner
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Jo joined the team in January 2022 as a 1:1 practitioner. Jo has two sons, one who
attended Haddenham pre-school in recent years, Jo was a parent helper in this time. Jo is level 3 qualified and holds child protection and food and hygiene. Jo also has a great knowledge of Makaton. Jo is also the Beaver scout leader in Haddenham village.
Gemma Pearson
1:1 Practitioner
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Gemma joined Pre-school in September 2023 as a 1:1 Practitioner. Gemma is level 3
qualified and has attended child protection training. She has had many years’ experience
working with SEN children. Gemma has a young family of her own and been a parent/helper
at the setting in the past.
Angela Houston
1:1 Practitioner
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Angie joined Pre-school in September 2023 as a 1:1 Practitioner. Angie has a N.N.E.B qualification and has many years’ experience working with children in early years and also in the care industry. Angie has a great understanding of children with SEN being a mother of a SEN child herself. Angie has attended Makaton training and holds child protection and food and hygiene training.
Vicky Grey
1:1 Practitioner
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Vicky joined Pre-school in October 2023 as a 1:1 Practitioner. Vicky is level 3 qualified and
holds basic child protection. Vicky has many years’ experience working within other settings
and with SEN children. Vicky has a family of her own and been a parent/helper at the setting
in the past.
David Hammond
Pre-School Cleaner
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David joined the Pre-School as our relief cleaner during Covid and took on the permanent
role in April 2023. David supports the pre-school in fundraising events and keeps our setting
spick and span!