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The Staff
Pre-school Leader
Angela Lumsdon
My favourite children's book is The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
With 36 years childcare experience, I have worked as Deputy Manager at both of my previous settings and had 2 years nannying experience between the two.
As well as my enjoyment, experience & enthusiasm for working with children, I am also a mother to four children and now a grandmother to 2! I believe learning should be fun & every child brings something new to our setting. Even after all these years, they never fail to amaze me .
Deputy Leader
Abbie Pearce
My favourite children's book is Simon Sock by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.
I have over 25 years experience in early years & nannying.
My personal passion in the early years setting is working with arts & crafts to inspire & develop children with their creative mindset.
I enjoy spending time with my two school age children & I'm often busy running
them around to extracurricular activities. We also love cycling and walking together.. I enjoy running & staying active in my spare time..
Early Years Practitioner/SENCO
Alison Gunnell
My favourite children's book is Superworm by Julia Donaldson.
I have an NNEB diploma in childcare & a HNC in childhood studies. I worked as a nanny for 5 years & as a community nursery nurse for 9 years. I believe very strongly in children learning through play. I feel that it is important to encourage children to become independent learners, whilst being there to support & encourage them, building their confidence & sense of worth. I live in Woolmer Green with my husband & two children. I love spending time with my family & keeping active.
Early Years Practitioner
Maddie Scott
My favourite children's book is Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae.
I was previously a researcher at a business organisation in Westminster, but after a career break, decided to retrain as as Early Years Practitioner. I started working at St Michael's Preschool in 2023 & gained my Level 2 qualification in July 2024. I love seeing children's natural curiosity & seeing their perseverance pay off to develop new skills. I live locally with my family & enjoy spending my free time with family
& friends, gardening & being outdoors.
Early Years Apprentice
Gabrielle Kent
My favourite children's book is The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.
I started as an Early Years Apprentice at St. Michaels Preschool in 2024. I previously worked at a doctors surgery in Stevenage, but wanted to pursue a career in Early Years education. Seeing young children flourish and grow is a wonderful experience and I’d love to be a part of their journey, I am a mummy to two children whom I enjoy doing arts and crafts with, having outside adventures and taking our little Frenchie dog Roxy for a walk.
Early Years Apprentice
Paige Setterfield
My favourite children's book is Augustus and his Smile by Catherine Rayner.
I have recently started as an Early Years Apprentice at St Michael’s. I previously volunteered at a setting with down syndrome children and have also helped out at many sports leader events, running activities for various year groups at school. I look forward to watching the children grow and learn at Preschool, whilst being a part of what they achieve ,with guidance and support. In my spare time I like to play netball, keep active and spend time with family and close ones.
Administrator
Helen Melrose
My favourite children's book is We're Going on A Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen.
I have been working at St Michael's since 2019 & deal with admissions, funding & all other administration. My daughter attended the Pre-school & both of my children are now at St Michael's Primary. Being able to work locally, seeing familiar, friendly faces from the community & watching little ones joining the Pre-school & then move on to 'big school' is a privilege!