WE ARE MOVING ACROSS THE ROAD TO COTHAM GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Meet The Team
Elmtree team work Ethic
Elmtree Preschool has a wonderful team of Early Years Professionals and volunteers. We all provide a wide range of experience and knowledge within management, early years and charity structures.
We believe each member of the team's role is of equal value to the successful running of Elmtree Preschool. We encourage and promote a positive and healthy work ethic amongst the team, and aim to ensure everyone feels valued and appreciated for the role they play in providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing preschool environment.
Becky Meacham
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Manager and Trustee
- Curriculum Lead -
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Early Years Teacher Status (0-5 years)
(EYPS/EYTS)
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies - Level 6
First Aid - 12 hour level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Forest School Training (L1)
Business and Management NVQ (L3)
15+ years experience in Early Years teaching and management
"I live in Shirehampto
Manager and Trustee
- Curriculum Lead -
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Early Years Teacher Status (0-5 years)
(EYPS/EYTS)
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies - Level 6
First Aid - 12 hour level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Forest School Training (L1)
Business and Management NVQ (L3)
15+ years experience in Early Years teaching and management
"I live in Shirehampton with my husband, two young sons and our cat Gizmo. In my spare time I love spending time with family, getting outdoors and exploring as much as possible, equally we enjoy having cosy days in, watching movies!
I like singing and reading, and spending time in the countryside, and by the sea - we love camping by the sea in the summer!"
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Manager and Trustee
- SENDCo -
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Early Years Practitioner (L3)
BSc Hons
First Aid- 12 hour, level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator
25+ years experience in Early Years
"I live in Bishopston with my husband, three grown up children and our dog Ruby. Ruby sometimes comes to visit us a
Manager and Trustee
- SENDCo -
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Early Years Practitioner (L3)
BSc Hons
First Aid- 12 hour, level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator
25+ years experience in Early Years
"I live in Bishopston with my husband, three grown up children and our dog Ruby. Ruby sometimes comes to visit us at Elmtree Preschool! In my spare time I spend time with family and friends. I like painting, sewing and DIY. I also enjoy escaping for little holidays in our caravan!"
Hayley Mead
Caroline Marchant
Hayley Mead
Early Years Practitioner
- Level 3 -
Level 3 in children and young people’s workforce
First aid training
Child protection
"I'm a mum to 3 young children, and I've worked in early years for over 10 years.
During my time out of work I absolutely love to be cooking and enjoying different restaurants with my children and family! We love f
Early Years Practitioner
- Level 3 -
Level 3 in children and young people’s workforce
First aid training
Child protection
"I'm a mum to 3 young children, and I've worked in early years for over 10 years.
During my time out of work I absolutely love to be cooking and enjoying different restaurants with my children and family! We love family days out, watching movies, playing games at home and enjoying lots of weekends away in the caravan.
I love to go to the gym and have girly days with my friends, getting our nails done and lots of shopping!"
Vic Hannah
Caroline Marchant
Hayley Mead
Early Years Practitioner
- Level 3 Apprentice -
"I live in Cotham with my husband and two small children. I'm currently completing my apprenticeship as a trainee practitioner, I'm very passionate about all things early years!
I love being a mum and spending time with my children. We enjoy gardening, reading, arts and crafts and exploring wha
Early Years Practitioner
- Level 3 Apprentice -
"I live in Cotham with my husband and two small children. I'm currently completing my apprenticeship as a trainee practitioner, I'm very passionate about all things early years!
I love being a mum and spending time with my children. We enjoy gardening, reading, arts and crafts and exploring what Bristol has to offer. I'm excited about my studies and looking forward to becoming qualified!"
Ann- Marie
Lou Minchin
Ann- Marie
Bio coming soon
Danielle
Lou Minchin
Ann- Marie
Bio coming soon
Mag
Lou Minchin
Lou Minchin
Bio coming soon
Lou Minchin
Lou Minchin
Lou Minchin
Elmtree Preschool
Chair of Trustees
- volunteer -
Lou has managed and developed charity shops in Bristol for over 15 years. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in charity organisation, management and marketing.
Bee Smee
Annette Miller
Elmtree Preschool
Trustee
(Equality and Inclusion)
- volunteer -
Bee worked for many years as a Senior Early Years Practitioner in a preschool. She is now a qualified swimming teacher with focus on early years. As well as English, Bee is fluent in German & Spanish too!
Bee brings knowledge of Early Years development, and experience of the day to day running of a preschool.
Annette Miller
Annette Miller
Elmtree Preschool
Trustee
(Safeguarding support)
- volunteer -
Annette is a qualified Early Years Practitioner. She has worked in a preschool for many years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of Early Years Development.
As well as our trustee volunteers, we currently also have two volunteers helping at Elmtree Preschool's sessions.
We really appreciate our trustees and volunteers, and love welcoming them to the Elmtree Team.
- Chloe
Helps us with pack up on Thursday afternoons
- Miles
Cotham secondary school student
Miles is Becky's eldest son, after he has f
As well as our trustee volunteers, we currently also have two volunteers helping at Elmtree Preschool's sessions.
We really appreciate our trustees and volunteers, and love welcoming them to the Elmtree Team.
- Chloe
Helps us with pack up on Thursday afternoons
- Miles
Cotham secondary school student
Miles is Becky's eldest son, after he has finished school Miles helps us with pack up. He also enjoys coming in to read stories with the children, and helps us with snack time.
Volunteers are not counted as part of our usual ratios
