Wow Really!!

A truly fantastic team with 15 children and 2 grandchildren between them!

Experience

We have over 125 years experience of professionally looking after children.
All staff set good examples to the children and are consistent in their approach making our pre-school a stable and nurturing environment.

Ratios

The required government ratio is 1:8. We are registered to take a MAXIMUM of 26 children per session with 4 members of staff plus a leader we have a child / adult ratio of nearly 1:5!

Committee

St Ives Pre-school is run by a group of volunteer parents, we rely on fund-raising to run and welcome any help, support or spare time that parents can offer.

Key Worker

Each child is allocated a key worker who helps familiarise the child and feel confident and safe. The key worker will endeavour to develop a genuine bond with the child and the child's parents and offer a settled, close relationship. The key worker is responsible to meet the needs of each child in their care and respond sensitively to their feelings, ideas and behaviour.

Health & safety

We provide a healthy, safe environment for children and staff to work in; our health and safety policy is held at Pre-School and may be viewed anytime on request.

Glennis Ross - Pre-school leader

Glennis Ross

"I am mother of five children and I have been involved in childcare for 29 years.
I have NVQ3 in Early Years and have attended too many courses to name!
I came to England in 1997 and have been teaching at St Ives Pre-School for 11 years."

Alison Rieley - Pre-school leader

Alison Rieley

"I am NNEB qualified nursery nurse with 25 years experience of working with children.
I have worked in various different locations and have been at St Ives for the last 10 years.
I have one son, Lewis.
I know the area & community well as I've lived here for the majority of my life."

Shirley Colegate - Key Worker

Shirley Colegate

"I have worked at St Ives Pre-School for 19 years seeing many changes.
I became a guider & helped start up St Leonard's and St Ives Rainbows which I helped run for 4 years.
I have helped in St Ives School library which helped me start the library during the afternoons at Pre-school.
I am NVQ3 qualified and I keep myself updated with as many courses as possible, the latest being: child protection, first aid and early years training & development."

Kiara Ross

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Emma Thompson - Key Worker

Emma Thompson

"I have been involved at St Ives Pre-School for the past 3 years. In my first year I worked as a volunteer in both the pre-school and first school, with a view to gain knowledge, understanding and experience in working with children professionally; and studying towards my NVQ levels 2 & 3 in child care learning and development.
Since being permanently employed in my second year, I have achieved my qualifications alongside a first aid course, my SENCO training and various other trainings.
I have also, at my disposal, an art degree, which supports the artistic side to my career and the children.
My daughter was a former pupil at the pre-school and has since graduated into the junior years next door."

Kathryn West

Katheryn West

"I gained my NNEB Diploma 18 years ago and during that time I have worked both abroad and in this country gaining lots of childcare experiences. I am married with two young daughters, my eldest attended St Ives Pre-School two years ago and my youngest will be coming soon.
I joined the team at St Ives Pre-School in September 2010 and love working here in such a fabulous pre-school."

Val Herbert - Key Worker

Val Herbert

"I have worked at St Ives Pre-School for 13 years. Before having my own family I worked for 9 years as an assistant teacher in a primary school.
I try to keep myself updated with as many courses as I can - the latest being First Aid and Child Protection.
I am married with 4 grown-up children and two grandchildren."

Faye Thomas

Faye Thomas

"I have qualified from Bournemouth and Poole College last year in June with a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years. During my 3 years at college I gained different placements including schools and nurseries.
I have 2 younger brothers aged 5 & 7 that I have regular experience of looking after. I have lived in this area for most of my life.
I have just recently started working at St Ives Pre-School and I love it!"

Julie Legg - Administrator

Julie Legg

"I have worked at St Ives Pre-School for four years. I am normally in Pre-School first thing to collect funding forms, fees and liaise with parents if they wish to increase or change sessions for their child.
I am also the Treasurer on the First School PTA.
I have two boys aged 8 and 10."