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 (completion 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 Supervisor / Deputy DSL
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Level 3 Supporting Children & Young People's SL&C*
Early Talk Boost
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Julie Taylor Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Child Care, Learning & Development
Level 1 Elkan Speech, Language & Communication
Paediatric First Aid
Megan Bielby Harris Nursery Practitioner (SENCo)
NVQ 3 Childcare, Learning & Development
Paediatric First Aid / Enteral feeding
Level 3 NASEN Special Educational Needs Award
Level 3 Speech and Language
Claire Dolman Nursery Practitioner (SENCo)
NVQ 3 Childcare, Learning & Development
Early Talk Boost
Level 3 NASEN Special Educational Needs Award
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
Paediatric First Aid
Sioned Johnson Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
Paediatric First Aid
Beth Bromham Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
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 seven members of staff hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate
All our staff attend regular training courses provided by the Early Years & Childcare Partnership and Pre school Learning Alliance. Full details are available on request at any time.
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 (completion 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 Supervisor / Deputy DSL
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Level 3 Supporting Children & Young People's SL&C*
Early Talk Boost
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Julie Taylor Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Child Care, Learning & Development
Level 1 Elkan Speech, Language & Communication
Paediatric First Aid
Megan Bielby Harris Nursery Practitioner (SENCo)
NVQ 3 Childcare, Learning & Development
Paediatric First Aid / Enteral feeding
Level 3 NASEN Special Educational Needs Award
Level 3 Speech and Language
Claire Dolman Nursery Practitioner (SENCo)
NVQ 3 Childcare, Learning & Development
Early Talk Boost
Level 3 NASEN Special Educational Needs Award
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
Paediatric First Aid
Sioned Johnson Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
Paediatric First Aid
Beth Bromham Nursery Practitioner
NVQ 3 Early Years Educator
Level 1 Elklan Speech and Language
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 seven members of staff hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate
All our staff attend regular training courses provided by the Early Years & Childcare Partnership and Pre school Learning Alliance. Full details are available on request at any time.