Showing Young Minds the Brightside in Every Day
Our Mission Statement
Showing Young Minds the Brightside in Every Day
Brightside Preschool strive to create a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children can develop at their own pace. Through our diverse curriculum, we introduce children to new topics and experiences, exploring their individual interests and encouraging their natural curiosity. We build relationships with our families, working together to ensure every child thrives throughout their early years. The use of online learning journals allow families to be consistently informed of the children's experiences and learning seen throughout their time at preschool, as well as providing opportunities for families to get involved with activities and share experiences and learning from home. Brightside Preschool value individuality and creates an atmosphere that celebrates diversity.
Brightside Preschool believe that high quality early years provision should be accessible to all families, as it is vital in giving children the best start in life. We offer government funded sessions for all 3 and 4 year old children, as well as eligible 9 months to 2 year olds. Additional hours and paid sessions will be available at a competitive rate, making childcare more affordable to families in the local area.
Meet the Team
Brightside Preschool is a family run, Community Interest Company. Our team are passionate about providing high quality care and education to children. We work in partnership with parents to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Alison -Managing Director
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Alison has worked with children for over 23 years.
She has a Foundation Degree in Early Years, in addition to her level 3 qualification - Btec National Diploma in Childhood Studies.
Alison has an Enhanced DBS, as well as Paediatric First Aid training, Food Hygiene level 2 and Safeguarding training. Alison is a qualified Born to Move instructor and is trained to deliver a range of kids physical activity sessions.
Alison enjoys sharing stories with children and her favourite book is We're going on a bear hunt. Alison loves to cook with children, baking cakes or making play dough.
Alison has 2 children of her own, and one on the way.
Karen -Preschool SENCO
Karen has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant providing SEN support to children in Reception and Year 1.
She has a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and is currently studying for a Level 3 SENCO qualification.
Karen has an Enhanced DBS, as well as Paediatric First Aid training, Food Hygiene level 2 and Safeguarding training. Karen is passionate about making our Preschool accessible to all children and to make our environment inclusive and respect the needs of all of our children.
Karen is available to speak to any parents who feel their child may need additional support with their development or are in the process of being diagnosed with additional needs.
Salma
Salma has previous experience working in Day Nurseries with ages 0-5 years.
She has an NVQ level 2 in Early Years, as well as an Enhanced DBS, Food Hygiene level 2, Safeguarding training and Paediatric First Aid. Salma has also recently started studying for a level 3 Early Years Educator qualification as part of an apprenticeship.
Salma also has 3 children of her own.
Gemma - Deputy Manager
Designated Person for Safeguarding
Gemma has over 23 years experience working in various areas of early years, schools and nannying.
She has a Level 3 qualification as an Early Years Educator and a Level 3 Team Leadership/Supervisor qualification.
Gemma has an Enhanced DBS, as well as Paediatric First Aid training, Food Hygiene level 2, Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and British Values, aswell as other courses that further her Early Years knowledge.
Gemma also has 2 children of her own.
Louise
Louise has joined us as an Apprentice and is studying for a Level 2 qualification in Early Years, whilst working within the setting.
Louise enjoyed a brief period of employment in a nursery school, which inspired her to gain a qualification and join us at Brightside Preschool. Louise also has a daughter of her own resulting in real-world experience caring for young children.
She has an enhanced DBS, Food Hygiene level 2, safeguarding training and Paediatric First Aid.
Rachael -Volunteer Practitioner
Rachael has previous experience working in a creche/ day nursery settings with ages 0-5 years. She is using her childcare experience to support us as a volunteer at Brightside Preschool.
Rachael has a Cache level 3 certificate in childcare and Education, and is gaining experience to become a key worker/ Preschool Practitioner.
She has an enhanced DBS, Food Hygiene level 2 and safeguarding training.
Jaydene
Jaydene has previous experience working with children within day nursery settings, with ages 0-5 years.
She has a level 3 qualification in Early Years, as well as an Enhanced DBS, and Food Hygiene Level 2 training. Jaydene has undertaken training in Safe Sleep and Baby Brain Development.
Jaydene is the main practitioner working within the Snowflake Room with our under 2s, alongside Rachael and Aaliyah.
Aaliyah - Bank Staff
Aaliyah has previous experience working with children within day nursery settings with children aged 0-5 years.
She has a level 3 qualification in Early Years, as well as an Enhanced DBS, and Food Hygiene Level 2 training.
Aaliyah's role is to cover staff absences due to sickness, training etc, working across both age groups as required.
Preschool Apprentice
We are currently fully staffed and will advertise future vacancies here.
Paige
Paige has joined us as an Apprentice and is studying for a Level 2 qualification in Early Years, whilst working within the setting.
Paige has previous experience working within day nursery settings with children aged 0-5 years.
She has an enhanced DBS, Food Hygiene level 2, safeguarding training and Paediatric First Aid.
Paige is working alongside Gemma as key worker of the Green Group.
Preschool Practitioners
We are currently full staffed and will advertise any vacancies here as they arise.
Preschool Housekeeper
We are currently fully staffed and will advertise any future vacancies here.
©Copyright. All rights reserved.
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.