Meet the team

The dedicated staff at St Philip's have a wealth of experience between them, from raising their own families to years of working in childcare settings.

Every child is assigned a keyworker who will be the consistent support throughout your child's learning journey with us, from the first day they start
up until they leave to begin their next school chapter.

Debbie

Debbie is the owner of St Philip's Preschool. She is also the manager, safeguarding lead, deputy SENCO, and a member of the first aid team. She has worked at St Philip's since 1999. Debbie's favourite animals are hedgehogs, and her favourite colours are pink and red.

A photo of Tash, the deputy manager, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a grey jumper.

Natasha
Tash is the deputy manager and safeguarding lead at St Philip's. She is also a member of the first aid team, our SENCO and keyworker to a group of children. Tash joined the team in 2016, and had previously worked as a nanny and at Music Bugs. Her favourite animals are zebras and sausage dogs, and her favourite colours are pink and purple.

A photo of Hayley smiling at the camera. She is wearing a pink-and-white jumper and black glasses, and has blonde hair.

Hayley
Hayley became part of the St Philip's team in 2020. She is our invaluable extra pair of hands, eyes, and ears. She is always on hand to read stories, drink tea in the home corner, or act as the shop keeper. Hayley works part time Monday - Thursday, and her favourite animals are hares and rabbits. Hayley's favourite colours are pink and lilac.

A photo of Carol smiling at the camera. She is wearing a blue-and-white striped top.

Carol
Carol joined St Philip's Preschool in May 2021. She's our arts & crafts master! Carol has a level 2 qualification in childcare and is also a member of the first aid team. Her favourite animals are dogs, and her favourite colours are pink and purple.

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Joanne
Joanne joined us in April 2024 with 10+ years experience as an educational support worker and also as a nursery nurse. She has a level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development, and a level 3 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
in Schools. Joanne also has experience of working with children with SEND. Her favourite animal is an orca and her favourite colour is turquoise.

A photo of Cath, one of the early years educators.

Cath
Cath also started at St Philip's in April 2024. She has 13 years of previous experience working as a senior nursery nurse, has a level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and is first aid trained. Cath's favourite animal is a sloth and her favourite colour is purple.