Our Staff Team
Meet our fabulous staff team
OUR STAFF TEAM
We see big potential in every moment and care deeply about what we do every day. All our staff are experienced and hold relevant early years and childcare qualifications.
Shannon Bowditch
Shannon is the Preschool Manager and Senco, she is also one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads and Health and Safety Officer. Shannon holds a Level 4 in Childhood Development and Special Education. Shannon has worked within the childcare sector for over 15 years, she has worked her way up in nursery settings, starting as a nursery assistant when she was 16 years old. She joined the preschool in September 2022, before joining Barham Shannon managed a Family Contact Centre. Shannon has two children of her own. Shannon is first aid trained.
Debbie Sopp
Debbie is the Deputy Manager and one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. Debbie has worked at Barham Preschool for over 20 years and holds a Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. Debbie has 7 key children and works within the preschool room, Debbie also works alongside Shannon, supporting her and standing in, when necessary. Debbie has two children of her own and is first aid trained.
Annette Davies
Annette is the Room Supervisor and also one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. Annette has worked at Barham Preschool for over 20 years and has previously managed Barham Preschool for 15 years. Annette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Years Studies with recommendation for Early Years Professional Status. Annette works within the preschool room and is a key person to 7 children, Annette has two children of her own and a great understanding of Early Years. Annette is first aid trained.
Julie Heslop
Julie is a Preschool Practitioner and has worked at the preschool since September 2022, before joining Barham Julie’s role was Senco and Deputy at another local preschool. Julie holds a Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce. Julie is a key person to 7 children and has much experience with working with children with specialist needs. Julie has two children of her own. Julie is first aid trained.
Freja-Dee Mountain
Freja is a Preschool Apprentice and is working towards her Level 2 in Early Years. Freja -Dee joined the preschool is February 2023 and has a passion for childcare. Freja-Dee works alongside the preschool staff in the room and supports the children’s development and well-being.
Sam Furner
Sam is a Preschool Practitioner and has worked at the preschool for 4 years. Sam is currently working towards her Level 3 in Early Years Studies and is a key person to 7 children. Before joining Barham Preschool, Sam worked within a specialist school and has a great understanding of supporting children with additional needs. Sam has three children of her own. Sam is first aid trained.
Toni Leslie
Toni is a Preschool Practitioner and has worked at the preschool since September 2022, before joining Barham Toni has worked within the childcare sector of over 10 years. Toni is a key person and has 7 key children, Toni is eager to develop her knowledge on Positive Behaviour Management and enforcing strategies into the preschool. Toni holds a Level 3 Diploma is Child Care and Education. Toni has a child of her own and is first aid trained.
Marianne Golder
Marianne is a Preschool Practitioner and has worked at preschool for over 20 years, Marianna holds a Certificate in Nursery Nursing and is a key person to a small group of children. Marianne is an experienced member of staff. Marianne has two children of her own. Marianne is first aid trained.