Management & Administration
Bramble Brook is a committee run, charity pre-school, ensuring that the major decisions are made by parents who use the playgroup. The committee is responsible for employment of staff and reviewing of fees and policies. The AGM takes place at the start of the autumn term; however, parents are welcome to join the committee at any time.
We are registered and inspected by OFSTED. (Registration EY282068)You can read a copy of our latest report here. We are also members of the Early Years Alliance (EYA)
Staffing & Training
We have a high ratio of staff to children allowing us to devote individual attention to the needs of each child. Our regular staff are:
Clare Penter Manager / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (2020)
NVQ 3 Child Care, Learning & Development
Level 3 Supporting Children & Young People's SL&C*
ECAM**
Early Talk Boost
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid / Enteral Feeding
Rebecca Lester Senior Early Years Practitioner
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Level 3 Supporting Children & Young People's SL&C*
Early Talk Boost
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Megan Bielby Harris Senior EY Practitioner (SENCo) & Deputy DSL
NVQ 3 Childcare, Learning & Development
Paediatric First Aid / Enteral feeding
Level 3 NASEN Special Educational Needs Award
Level 3 Speech and Language
Food Hygiene
Milly Wright Early Years Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Louise Partridge Early Years Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Level 3 Supporting Children & Young People's SL&C*
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Amy Lee Early Years Practitioner - Apprentice
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator (Working towards)
Paediatric First Aid
We regularly have students on placement from Derby College.
* Speech, Language & Communication
** ECAM - Every Child a Mover
NASEN National Association of Special Educational Needs
All our staff attend regular training courses provided by the Early Years & Childcare Partnership, Derby & Derbyshire Safeguarding Partnership and the Early Years Alliance. Full details are available on request at any time.