Staff
​All staff have a Criminal Records check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. All staff attend training courses regularly. Classroom members of staff hold Child Protection, Paediatric First Aid and Health & Hygiene.
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Rachael Richards
Manager, SENDCO & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
BA (Hons) Teaching & Learning
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I have worked at Pre-school since 2004.
I started on a voluntary basis and then worked my way up firstly to the Deputy position and now as the Manager. I have been the Manager since 2010; I love my job, and the fantastic team we currently have. I completed a degreen in Teaching & Learning in 2015. I have three children, my youngest two both attended Pre-school. My favourite pastime is Photography, which all of my children enjoy as well. We all love spending time together especially walking our Labrador on the beach.
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Hannah
Burchell
Senior Supervisor, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Administration
NVQ Level 3 & BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
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I have been working at the Pre-school since 2015. Working with the children is the most rewarding and enjoyable job; I really love being part of our lovely team and watching the children flourish.
I studied 'Fashion Journalism' at University and have a passion for beauty and fashion in my spare time.
My son currently attends pre-school and absolutely loves it.
My partner and I love to take our little boy on adventures around Cornwall at the weekends.
Karen
Steele
Classroom Practitioner & Outdoor Learning Supervisor
NVQ Level 3
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I have worked in childcare for over 30 years now and time certainly does fly! I've been with the pre-school for 10 years, which shows how much I love it.
It's so lovely to help all the children start their journey in life and watch them grow during their time with us. It's always so funny bumping into them once they are all grown up!
I have two children who are both in their twenties, they both attended St. Eval Pre-school.
In my spare time, my husband and I enjoy walking our dog on one of our wonderful surrounding beaches.
Bethan Fleming
Senior Supervisor & Classroom Practitioner
Foundation Degree Early Childhood Education
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I have been working at preschool for 10 years now, and came here myself when I was a little girl.
I studied early childhood education at university and really enjoyed it!
Being a part of the preschool is so rewarding and watching the children grow into their own little people is one of my most favourite things!
In my spare time I love just being with my family and French bulldog and doing anything that makes them happy!
Amy
Kent
Classroom Practitioner &
Health & Safety Co-ordinator
NVQ Level 3
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I have worked at preschool since the beginning of 2022. My two young children both attended, thrived, loved coming and would return in a heartbeat if they could.
I’m so excited to work in such an amazing setting with a great team who strive to help develop young minds and offer a fun, happy & safe environment for the children to blossom.
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Leah
Green
Classroom Pracitioner
Working towards NVQ Level 3.
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I am delighted to join the team at St. Eval pre-school. My daughter came here and absolutely loved it.
Previously, I have worked with children and adults with special needs.
I am looking forward to watching the children thrive and I feel very lucky that I can be a part of their learning journey.
In my spare time, my daughter and I like to go for days out around Cornwall, especially to the beaches!
Gemma
Seker
Classroom Pracitioner
NVQ Level 3
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I am new to my position here at pre-school, although I studied and worked in childcare before having my children.
My son who is now 7, attended preschool and loved it and now my daughter currently attends and thinks it's brilliant!
I really enjoy working with an amazing team and look forward to helping the children grow and learn, ready for them start 'big school'.
Alison
Healey
Finance
BA (Hons) T & RS
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I have been a part of the Pre-school since 2012, having previously been the Committee Treasurer for 4 years.
Pre-school is a fun and happy environment.
I Have three 3 children who have all attended Pre-school and loved it, and we have an Airedale terrier Bess. I read Theology & Religious Studies at the University of Leeds, and before I had Children I worked for Sony Ericsson. I love life in Cornwall, walking the coast, going to the beach and reading a good book.