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 - First Class 
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

Jane Rowley  Pre School Assistant
Food Hygiene
   
 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.