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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
Danielle
Hayley
Manager & Curriculum Lead
Level 6
Early Years Teacher Status
(0-5 years)
Becky is also Elmtree Preschool's;
- CIO Founder Trustee
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Ofsted responsible Individual
Qualifications & Experience
Early Years teacher training EYPS/EYTS
BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies
First Aid - 12 hour Level 3
Safeguarding Lead tr
Manager & Curriculum Lead
Level 6
Early Years Teacher Status
(0-5 years)
Becky is also Elmtree Preschool's;
- CIO Founder Trustee
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Ofsted responsible Individual
Qualifications & Experience
Early Years teacher training EYPS/EYTS
BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies
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 preschool management
Bio...
"I live in Shirehampton with my husband, two young sons and our cat Gizmo. In my spare time I love spending time with family, & friends, getting outdoors and exploring as much as possible - equally I enjoy having cosy days in, just watching movies & relaxing!
I love spending time in the countryside, and by the sea, and enjoy camping trips by the sea in the summer!"
Hayley
Danielle
Hayley
Deputy Manager & Early Years Practitioner
Level 3
Qualifications & Experience
Level 3 in children and young people’s workforce
First aid - 12 hour Level 3
Child protection & Safeguarding
10+ years experience in Early Years education
Bio...
"I'm a mum to 3 young children, and I've worked in early years for over 10 years.
During my time out o
Deputy Manager & Early Years Practitioner
Level 3
Qualifications & Experience
Level 3 in children and young people’s workforce
First aid - 12 hour Level 3
Child protection & Safeguarding
10+ years experience in Early Years education
Bio...
"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
Danielle
Danielle
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Working towards Level 3
Qualifications & Experience
Working towards Level 3 in Early Years
First Aid - 12 hour Level 3
Child Protection & Safeguarding
2+ years experience in Early Years education
HR & welfare experience
Bio...
"I live in Cotham with my husband and two small children. I'm currently completing my appr
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Working towards Level 3
Qualifications & Experience
Working towards Level 3 in Early Years
First Aid - 12 hour Level 3
Child Protection & Safeguarding
2+ years experience in Early Years education
HR & welfare experience
Bio...
"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!"
Danielle
Danielle
Danielle
Early Years Practitioner
Working towards Level 3
Qualifications & Experience
Working towards Level 3 (EBR)
Worked in a local primary school for many years
First Aid - !2 hour Level 3
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Bio coming soon...
Jo
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Early Years Practitioner
Level 2
Qualifications & Experience
Classroom Assistant Training
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Bio coming soon...
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Lou
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Lou
Trustee 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
Ann- Marie - On Maternity Leave
Lou
Trustee 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
Trustee 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
- Miles
Cotham Secondary School Student
Miles is Becky's eldest son, after he has finished school he sometimes helps us with th
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
- Miles
Cotham Secondary School Student
Miles is Becky's eldest son, after he has finished school he sometimes helps us with the end of the day. He also enjoys coming in to read stories with the children, which they all really enjoy.
-Emily
Cotham Secondary School Student
Emily is Jo's daughter, after she has finished school she sometimes helps us with the end of the day. She has such a calming influence, and the children love it when she pops by!
Volunteers are not counted as part of our usual ratios
