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​Staff and
​Qualifications

Picture Lisa Bigg

Manager
SENDCo and 

Safeguarding Officer

Lisa is the Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of the Pre-School Unit. 
She is also the designated 
Safeguarding officer and SENDCo.



​If you have any concerns about a child's well-being or safety you can speak to Lisa or Mer. ​

PictureLaura Richardson

Practitioner
​Keyperson

Laura joins us at the start of the Autumn term 2025.
Laura has several years of experience of working in childcare, both in day nursery and School settings.

​Laura has a Level 3 qualification and will be working in the Turtle room.                                               

PictureRachel Bolt

Support worker
Key person

Rachel joined us in 2024 when we expanded our premises.
Rachel is level 2 qualified and she works across both the Turtle and Starfish rooms  supporting some of our children who need some extra help. 


PictureKathryn Clavin
   Support worker
   
Key Person​
   Kathryn returned from                   maternity leave in 2025                 working as a support worker         and key person.
   Kat was a parent of a child in       Pre-School and a Committee       member before deciding to           join the staff team.
   She is currently completing a       level 2 diploma.

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Mer Thompson

​Deputy and
Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Mer Thompson is the Deputy with day to day responsibility in the absence of the Manager.
​Mer has many years of experience in early years and works in the Starfish room focusing on School readiness.

​
PictureTanya Thorne

   Practitioner 
​ Keyperson

Tanya Thorne is a very experienced Practitioner who has worked at St Joseph's Pre-School for over 15 years.
​She has lots of knowledge to share
.
​
Tanya works in the Turtle room.


PictureJustine Gould

   Practitioner
   Key person

 Justine joined us in 2024 after a change in career.
She has completed a level 2 qualification since starting, and is now a key person to a group of children.
​Justine works in the Turtle room. 

​Practitioner
​Key person
 
Emma who has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with the team joined us at the start of the Autumn term 2025. 
She has worked with children in various types of setting most recently in a day nursery.
Emma is qualified to level 3 and works with the children in the Turtle room where she will be a key person.
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