OUR STAFF
Within our supportive and safe environment, each child has a key person who is responsible for their well-being, development and transition from home to school.
All members of our team have fully enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. All staff hold regularly updated qualifications in Safeguarding, Early Years, Positive Behaviour, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
We are very proud of our commitment to children's safety and health at Brookside pre-school, as such all of our staff hold valid Paediatric First Aid qualifications.
MICHELLE HUGHES
Preschool Manager
Joined Brookside in September 2017.
BA (hons) Early Childhood Studies
Btec National Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
Level 3 Forest School leader
Preschool SENCO
EMMA FORBES
Practitioner
Joined Brookside in 2015
NVQ Level3 Home Based childcare
Level 3 Forest School leader
Physical Development Champion
SUMERAH MAROOF
Preschool Assistant
Joined Brookside in September 2022.
Currently studying - level 3
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LEANNE MORIARTY
Deputy Preschool Manager
Joined Brookside in 2016.
Level 3 Child and Young Persons Workforce
Level 4 EYFS Advanced Teaching
Level 3 Forest School leader (currently studying)
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Physical Development Champion
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HOLLY MCDONALD
Practitioner
Joined Brookside in September 2022
BA in Childhood studies
Level 3 Diploma Childhood studies
KATE LOWE
Preschool Assistant
Joined Brookside in September 2021
Kate is also our preschool ballet teacher
Ofsted, June 2018
Our Staff...
‘Staff know children and support their learning well, overall. The outdoor area is highly stimulating, providing rich opportunities for learning. Staff expertly use their skills to enhance teaching and learning outdoors’