Meet the staff

We have 6 members of staff at Playgroup. All of our staff are regular trained in safeguarding, health and safety and first aid. We also keep up with relevant online and face to face training on various subjects such as maths, phonics and the EYFS. 2 members of staff even have their Bachelor (Honours) Degree in childcare (level 6) .

Rosey - Manager

I am the Manager at Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup having worked here for over 40 years. I hold a Cache Level 3 in childcare. My family consists of 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grand children.

Jade - Deputy Manager

I have been training and working with children since 2014 and from 2017 I became a one-to-one key person here at Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup. I currently have a Bachelor's degree with Honours (level 6) in childcare

Kumari - Playgroup assistant

I have worked at Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup since 2007. I have an NVQ Level 2 in childcare and I speak Tamil, English and Sinhalese.

Alison - Senco + deputy manager

I have worked at Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup since 2014. I hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours (level 6) in childcare. I am married with 3 daughters.

Julie - Playgroup assistant

I joined Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup in 1996 as a playgroup assistant. I have previously worked voluntarily in a primary school and I trained as a secretary. I find it very rewarding working with young children.

Shelley - Playgroup assistant

I am the newest member of the Manthorpe Preschool Playgroup team, starting in September 2023.

I have worked with children since 2001 and hold a level 3 NVQ in childcare and education. I am married with two young children of my own.