Meet our Brambles team
Helping children to get ready for life's adventures
We are very proud of our hardworking team at Brambles.
Bear with us while we add new staff members to this page.

Manager
Hayley
I have worked in childcare since 2005, firstly as a parent-helper, then as a Committee member, a practitioner; and now I am a Manager, Safeguarding Officer and Parent Co-ordinator.
I love watching children explore and wonder at new activities, achieve for themselves, and become independent learners.

Manager
Ruth
I have been in childcare since 2010, firstly as a Committee member, then a Practitioner, and now as a Manager. I have a level 6 qualification, and specialise in SEND and Child Behaviour Management.
My favourite thing to do with the children is Mud Day!

Deputy / Practitioner
Carolyn
I have worked in childcare since 2005, and am level 3 qualified. I've specialised in Mental Health, for which I took a level 2 qualification. My ideal role is playing and talking with the children.

Practitioner
Charleigh
I've studied and worked in childcare for four years, and am level 3 qualified.
I love engaging the children in messy play!

Practitioner
Leanne
I have studied and worked in childcare for four years, and am level 3 qualified.
My favourite things to get the children interested in are crafts and anything arty.

Practitioner
Emma
I have worked in childcare since 2016, and am level 3 qualified. I am also ECAT trained (Every Child A Talker).
My favourite activities with the children are arts and crafts and anything messy.

Practitioner
Elina
I'm a level 6 Practitioner who started working at Brambles in September 2022, and I have worked in early years childcare for seven years. My favourite activities with the children are music, dancing and anything cultural!

Practitioner - Bank
Sue
I have been in childcare since 1985, previously as a Practitioner, Deputy Practitioner and then Lead Practitioner.
I now work part-time in Brambles Preschool as Bank Staff.

Administrator
Karen
I'm the part-time Administrator for the Brambles Preschool since January 2022. I have a degree in English, and many years of admin experience. My role is assisting the managers to keep things running smoothly, including the Waiting List and Registers.
I like listening to the children chatting, and being engaged by storytime and singing.

Chairperson
Sharon - awaiting new photo
I am the current Chairperson at Brambles Preschool. My children attended here, and I have always had a keen interest in the running of the preschool.