Meet the Team
Jennifer
Preschool Manager
My name is Jen, and I am the Manager at Woodborough Village Preschool. My schedule has me on-site from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays dedicated to working remotely. In addition to my managerial duties, I'm the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the deputy Senco. With a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and over two decades of experience in childcare, I've engaged with children across various age groups. However, my passion truly lies in nurturing the youngest ones.
As a certified Forest School Leader, I'm excited to bring a wealth of outdoor learning experiences to our preschool.
Being a mother to three adults, it's a joy to extend my care to the little ones at our preschool.
Jen
Elizabeth - Liz
Assistant Manager
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
(SENDCO)
Hello, my name is Liz and I am the Assistant Manager and SENDCO at Woodborough Village Preschool I joined the team in March 2023 and work full time.
I have worked in early years for 20 years, doing my level 3 when I left school and working as a practitioner and SENDCO at 2 different day nursery settings where | have worked with children from babies to 5 year olds.
In 2020 l achieved my foundation degree in early childhood studies which I feel has really enhanced my practice.
My role as SENDCO
As preschool SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator), my role entails making sure support is in place to develop children who may be having difficulties or presenting with some delays in their development and learning, as well as those with physical disabilities. My role is to identify difficulties a child may be displaying, put appropriate support in place, work closely with parents and any other agencies involved.
If you do have any concerns regarding your child and would like my support, please feel free to speak to me, I will be happy to discuss this with you.
Liz
Kasha
Early Years Teacher
Hello, I’m Kasha, and I’m an Early Years Teacher at Woodborough Village Preschool.
My journey in Early Years education began with my Level 3 qualification in 2011. Eager to delve deeper into the field, I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree (First Class) in Childhood Studies.
Throughout my studies, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, including an enriching placement in a Montessori school in Spain. This experience broadened my understanding of different educational approaches and global perspectives in Early Childhood Education.
In 2019, I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education by undertaking Early Years Teacher Training.
In addition I have Level 2 Counselling skills qualification - this is relevant in the wider context of early years like working in partnership with parents and supporting families.
Kasha