Our Team

  • Christie Wright, Pre-School Manager

    Christie Wright

    Pre-School Manager

    • BA Hons in Early Childhood studies, 2:1 (Level 6)
    • Foundation Degree in Early Years (Level 4/5)
    • Paediatric First Aid
    • Designated Safeguarding lead
    • Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
    • Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene
    • Level 3 Early Years Senco award (EYSENCO)
    • Level 3 Speech & Language support for 3-5's.
    • Level 4 creating communication friendly settings-early years
    • ‘Allergy awareness’ trained

    Christie joined us from Titchmarsh Pre-School in April 2022. She brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm with her, and has already introduced Makaton successfully into the setting. She’s fully immersed and invested in life in Aldwincle, with both her children previously attending the primary school.

  • Charlotte Sawford

    Pre-School Deputy Manager

    • Certificate of higher education childhood studies (Level 4)
    • Designated safeguarding lead
    • Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene
    • Over 10 years experience in early years
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  • Gemma Aldous

    Pre-School Assistant

    • BA (hons) in Early Childhood and Education
    • Level 3 cache diploma in early years childhood and education
    • Paediatric First Aid
    • Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene
    • NVQ in health and social care
    • Foundation degree in Early Childhood and Education

    Gemma brings eight years of experience in Early Years education and joins our team from Rainbow Playgroup in Oundle.

  • Chiara Coletta

    Pre-School Assistant

    • Working towards Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
    • Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
    • Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene

    Chiara has 6 years’ experience in early years settings, bringing her enthusiasm and natural flair for working with children to our pre-school.

A huge thank you for looking after Isla and helping her grow.
— Pre-School parent