Meet The Team

I began working at the preschool in 2009 as a Preschool Assistant and went on to complete my NVQ level 3 in childcare and Education in 2012. In 2015 I was promoted to the position of Deputy Manager which lead on to me stepping up as Acting Manager at the beginning of 2016. In July 2016 I became the Manager. I am also the designated safeguarding Lead. I am passionate about children's learning and development and believe that all children are individuals who learn and develop in their own unique ways. I'm keen for children to experience an enabling environment both indoors and out and I am committed to ensuring all staff promote the well-being of all children. I am a mum of two boys and during my spare time I like spending time with my family and friends.

Email: manager@burwoodpreschool.co.uk

I joined the team in 2013 as SENCO/Level 3 Practitioner. Previously I have worked in educational SEN settings and at White Lodge and have extensive experience of working with children with additional needs. I am a qualified Nursery Nurse and qualified Team Leader, which I trained for whilst working at Burwood Preschool. In 2016 I was promoted to Acting Deputy Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Over the summer holiday I accepted the post of Deputy Manager. I have completed my training to become a qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) I was part of the first cohort to be trained for the Early Years, which is very exciting.  I have also just completed my Elklan speach and language training for children aged 3-5 years.

Email: senco@burwoodpreschool.co.uk

Hi Im Abbey I joined Burwood Preschool in September 2017. When I left school I went to Guildford college where I achieved my Level 3 in childcare, I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have 2 daughters and in my spare time i enjoy spending it with my family.

My name is Tasha. I have been working in childcare for over 8 years and I am level 3 qualified. I started working at Burwood Preschool in June 2016. I am a mum of two girls, and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. 

I started working at Burwood Preschool in 2011 for my work experience for two years and was offered an apprenticeship in 2012 which I completed in 2014 to become a Level 2 Practitioner. I have completed my Level 3 in 2022 which I am over the moon about. I love my job! During my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends.

Hi my name is Donna and I joined Burwood Preschool in January 2019. I have completed my level 3 in childcare in December 2022.  I absolutely love my job, it is so rewarding. I have 3 grown up children and in my spare time I love spending it with family and friends and I love a good film or box set.

My name is Kelly, I completed my level 3 in childcare in June 2021. I have worked in childcare since 2015, and I love it as it’s so rewarding. I’m a mum to 4 children, 3 boys and a girl ageing from 20-9. I have personal experience with additional needs, which I think helps me in my job.

In my spare time I spend it with my family.

My name is Debbie and I qualified as a level 3 forest school leader 6 years ago I LOVE forest school, I worked in primary school for 16 years and I am also a qualified chef too. Apart from Forest Schools I love cooking, Lego, and spending time with my family I have two grown up girls and a 2 beautiful granddaughters. I like to be a bit different too and regularly change my hair colour just because I can so don’t be surprised if one day I’m pink and the next I’m blue.

Hi my name is Nicola I qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in 2012.

I have worked with children for 8 years within a Pre school and After School Club, I enjoy taking part in Arts and Crafts with the children. I have 2 daughters and 2 Cocker Spaniel dogs who like lots of cuddles.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and watching Football.

My name is Veronica (V) and I qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in 2006. I have worked for 13 yrs in different roles within Early Years settings, including Manager, SENCO and Maths Lead. I also worked for 10 yrs in Primary school as a Reception Class Teaching Assistant, Implemented Intervention groups for children with Additional Needs and provided PPA cover for the teacher.

I am passionate about working with children and it’s when I’m at my ‘happiest’.



I have 2 grown up daughters and in my spare time I like to spend quality time with my family and friends.

Hi my name is Summer and I am currently at college studying art.  In my spare time I like to spend time with my friends and family.