All staff are Early Years qualified and are First Aid trained.
The Manager has Safeguarding group 4 and other staff have Safeguarding group 3.
Emma Johnson
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Manager
Emma is the Preschool Manager at Heydays and is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, curious and ready to learn. She has a strong interest in outdoor learning, child development and building meaningful relationships with families.
Emma is committed to developing a curriculum that supports confidence, belonging and a love of learning in the early years.
Sarah Simmonds
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Deputy Manager and DSL
Sarah is our Deputy Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with 20 years’ experience working with families. She holds a BA in Early Years and a Level 3 Forest School qualification, and loves planning open-ended play opportunities for children to explore in their own way. Sarah has two children and a much-loved dog, and enjoys travelling and discovering new places.
Lynne Funnell
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Early years Lead and Deputy DSL
Lynne is our Early Years Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Kind and caring, she has a calm manner that puts children and adults at ease. She loves the outdoors and enjoys sharing that enthusiasm with the children.
She has a wonderful ability to make the lead in developing our environment, always looking for ways to make it more inviting and inspiring for the children. her care and creativity shine through in the spaces she creates, encouraging children to explore, grow in confidence and follow their curiosity.
Faith Vine
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Bank Staff
Kerri Oliver
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SENCo
Kerri is a Senior Practitioner and SENCO at Heydays Preschool. She brings warmth, care and understanding to her role and is passionate about supporting children as individuals.
Kerri works closely with children, families and colleagues to help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported to make progress in their own way. As SENCO, she has a particular focus on recognising and responding to children’s individual needs, helping to ensure that all children are able to thrive within the setting. Outside of work, Kerri is a busy mum of three girls and enjoys spending time with her family
Faith Vine
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Bank Staff
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Faith Vine
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Practitioner
Faith is a Level 3 Practitioner at Heydays Preschool. She brings a positive and caring approach to her work and enjoys helping children build confidence through play, exploration and supportive relationships. Faith values creating an environment where children feel encouraged, included and able to thrive. Outside of preschool, she teaches children to swim and is actively involved in the local Scout community, supporting Beavers and Explorers while also working towards her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Claudia Kingshott
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Practitioner
Claudia is a Level 2 Practitioner at Heydays Preschool. She brings warmth and enthusiasm to her role and enjoys supporting children as they play, explore and grow in confidence. Claudia values creating a happy, nurturing environment where children feel secure and able to enjoy the everyday experiences that help them learn. Outside of Heydays, she enjoys spending time with her children, baking, dog walks, beach days and camping
Sheila Crane
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Bank Staff
Sheila is a valued member of the bank staff team at Heydays Preschool and brings over twenty years of experience in working with young children. She is passionate about helping children learn through play and enjoys creating fun, engaging experiences through music, games and exploration of the natural world. Sheila values the joy and energy that children bring and feels privileged to support them as they grow, learn and develop.