All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Nursery staff (ID 1073)

• Kathy Barrellie
  Nursery teacher (QTS)
  Kathy Barrellie

  Mrs Barrellie is our Nursery teacher and manager who has over twenty years experience in teaching young children. Mrs Barrellie is passionate about children's learning and development in the early years. She loves to teach number, physical development and story telling. Mrs Barrellie is one of our SEN practitioners working closely with Katie Stroud, our Nursery SENCO, and Mr Shelton who is our All Saints School SENCO. She is also qualified in Paediatric First Aid, Elkan speech and language and is one of the school's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL). She is currently completing her NPQEYL. Mrs Barrellie leads the transition of all of the children, supporting them as they move towards their school Reception year.

• Laura Brown
  Deputy Nursery Manager & 2 Year Lead
  Laura Brown

  Laura is our Nursery Deputy Manager and Two Year Lead. She is a Level 4 qualified Early Years Educator and has over 20 years experience in teaching and caring for young children. Laura is Paediatric First Aid trained and is also working on the HALO project within our setting. Laura is very experienced in settling young children and supporting families as they start our setting. She leads the team in completing Integrated Progress Review's (IPR's) and also supports the Nursery SENCO. She is currently studying for her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood and is due to complete her NPQEYL in September 2024.

• Louise Shelton
  Early Years Educator & 3/4 year old room Lead
  Louise Shelton

  Louise is our three and four year-old room lead who has over thirty years experience in working with young children. She is NNEB qualified and has level 2 food hygiene and is a paediatric first aider. Louise supports the Nursery Apprenticeships and also leads our Early Talk Programme throughout the Nursery. Louise enjoys creative activities with the children and leads on all cooking activities at the setting.

• Sarah Marshall
  Early Years Educator
  Sarah Marshall

  Sarah is a highly experienced practitioner who has over thirty years experience in working with children in education settings and is a paediatric first aider. Sarah works with our three and four year old children and strives to create positive learning opportunities. Sarah runs weekly Helicopter Story sessions with the children and enjoys art and literacy activities within the setting.

• Amanda Playle
  Early Years Educator and Outdoor Lead
  Amanda Playle

  Amanda is a very experienced level 3 practitioner with over 15 years experience. Amanda works across the setting. She is our Nursery Outdoor Lead and is currently completing her level 2 Forest School qualification. Amanda runs forest school and balance-ability sessions every week and works closely with external community projects to develop our outdoor provision. Amanda has recently completed her Early Years Professional Development Programme and is also a paediatric first aider.

• Katie Stroud
  Nursery SENCO and Early Years Educator
  Katie Stroud

  Katie has earned their Foundation Degree in Early Years Education & Care and is our Nursery SENCO, creating an inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive and achieve. They like to promote children's overall wellbeing and emotional regulation, making sure that children feel welcome and safe so they can explore and learn.

  They collaborate closely with families, the nursery team and external services to plan children's support and development and promote their best interests so that children can succeed during their early years and their future education.

  Katie is also paediatric first aid trained.

• Emily Ridgley
  Early Years Educator
  Emily Ridgley

  Emily is a qualified level 3 Early Years Educator who works with our two and three year old children. Emily leads intervention groups developing the children's Personal, Social and Emotional skills. Emily supports many of our children with additional needs, working in partnership with the Nursery SENCO, outside agencies and families to achieve the best outcomes for the children in her care. Emily is a paediatric first aider and has a certificate in food hygiene.

• Katie Jones
  Early Years Educator
  Katie Jones

  Katie is a qualified level 3 Early Years Educator who works predominantly with our three and four year old children but also supports the transition of our children from the smaller playroom to the larger playroom. Katie enjoys planning and preparing activities that develop children's fine motor skills as well as supporting children with their mark-making and pencil control. Katie is also a paediatric first aider.

• Jodie O'Dell
  Early Years Educator Apprentice
  Jodie O'Dell

  Jodie is a qualified level 2 nursery practitioner and is currently working towards her level 3 qualification. Jodie works with our three and four year old children and particularly enjoys teaching PE with the Nursery Teacher. Jodie works closely with the Reception teacher on school transition and promotes the importance of building strong and positive relationships with our families. Jodie is a paediatric first aider.

• Ruby Rickaby
  Early Years Educator Apprentice
  Ruby Rickaby

  Ruby is currently working towards her Level 2 qualification. Ruby works with the two and three year old children and particularly enjoys leading messy play activities and supporting children's fine motor skills. Ruby works hard to promote the importance of building strong attachments with our children.

• Chloe Batchelor
  Early Years Educator Apprentice
  Chloe Batchelor

  Chloe is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification. Chloe works with the three and four children and leads the creative art activities in the setting. Chloe supports some of our children with their Communication and Language development and works with our Nursery SENCO to provide children with inclusive opportunities. Chloe is paediatric first aid trained.