Our Staff

The happiness and safety of the children we care for is paramount to the staff at Cherhill Preschool, so all staff have up to date employment checks and are fully qualified with regular training and development encouraged.

Kirsty Pearce

Holly Carter

Sian Masters

I am the Preschool Manager for both Cherhill and Heddington Preschool since 2021. I have been employed at Cherhill Preschool since 2015 where I completed my Intermediate Level and Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Children and Young People's Workforce. I am Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead.

I enjoy working across both sites interacting with the children and watching them grow and develop over their time at preschool.

I am a Preschool Deputy at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool, I have been employed at Cherhill since October 2008.

I achieved my NVQ level 2 in Children's Care Learning and Development and CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. I am also Paediatric First Aid trained and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

I have a son of my own, who also attended Cherhill Preschool and enjoy working with the children each day.

I am a Preschool Deputy at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I have been employed since October 2019.
I am trained to level 3 in childcare and I have all safeguarding and first aid training.
I have many years experience in the childcare industry, I also have a child of my own and enjoy helping the children grow and learn.

Helen Gillett

Tracy Smith

Megan Whiston

I am a Preschool Deputy at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool.
I have worked at Heddington Preschool since 1998, over the years I have seen the Preschool grow and go from strength to strength.
I am trained to level 3 in childcare and I am the designated health & safety officer for both settings.
I enjoy working at both preschools and enjoy seeing the children develop and learn new and exciting things

I am SENCO at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool, I am a Forest School Leader too. I have been employed at Heddington Preschool since 2011.

I have worked in childcare since 1995 with experience ranging from nanny, nursery nurse, development worker and family learning tutor. I have gained my NNEB and Level 4 in childcare amongst other qualification over the years. I have two children of my own and enjoy family activities. I love watching the children learn new skills and enjoy seeing them develop ready for 'big' school.

I am Forest School Leader and Preschool Assistant at both Cherhill and Heddington Preschool I have been employed at Heddington Preschool since 2017.

I am trained to level 3 in childcare and forest school trained. I am Paediatric First Aid trained and safeguarding trained.

I have many years experience in the childcare industry, I have a child of my own and enjoy discovering new ideas with the children.

Kirsty Bolwell

Sammy Hardy

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and the Administrator for both Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I have been employed at Cherhill Preschool since March 2016. I am trained to level 2 in childcare and I am Paediatric First Aid trained and safeguarding trained.
I have children of my own and really enjoy being creative with the children at Preschool.

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I am trained to level 3 in childcare and I am paediatric first aid and safeguarding trained.
I have been employed at Heddington Preschool since October 2018 where I started my apprenticeship in childcare. I have three children of my own and love working with the children and helping them learn.

Kimberley Wordley

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I am trained to level 3 in childcare and I have worked in the childcare industry for many years. I have been employed at Cherhill Preschool since May 2022. I have two children of my own and my youngest currently attends Cherhill Preschool. I enjoy helping the children learn and grow throughout their time with us.

Kaye Ford

Aby Back

I am a Preschool Assistant at both Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I have worked at Heddington Preschool since February 2012.

I am trained to level 2 in CYPW, I have also attended various training days to support my job.

I have had links with Heddington Preschool for over 7 years as both of my children have attended.

I really enjoy working as a Preschool Assistant and as part of a team, assisting with the planning of our activities to support the children through their early years development.

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool, I am trained to level 2 in childcare. I have been employed at Heddington Preschool since 2018 where I was a cleaner; I began volunteering for the preschool in 2021 which is when I started my level 2 training. In March 2022 I was employed as a Preschool Assistant where I will continue my learning and training. I have four children of my own and I enjoy seeing the children progress with their development.

Emily Hulme

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill Preschool where I have began my training for a level 3 child care qualification. I have been employed at Cherhill Preschool since March 2022. I have two children of my own who attend Heddington Preschool. I love planning activities to do with the children and getting them involved with them.

Evie Carter

Amanda Sartain

I am an Apprentice Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I joined preschool to cover staff absence on a temporary basis in June 2023 and then stayed on to start my apprenticeship. I am studying to do my level 3 qualification, I enjoy doing activities with the children, seeing them happy and learning.

I am a Preschool Assistant at Cherhill and Heddington Preschool. I started working here in March 2022; I enjoy working with the children and helping them to learn.