The staff are as follows:

• Mrs Philippa Price, the Supervisor.  Philippa is a Qualified Teacher who has varied and extensive experience of early years education having previously been a Manager for a Day Nursery in Daventry.

• Mrs Tracey Smith is qualified at level three, has a range of experience and has joined us after volunteering while her son attended the Pre-School.

• Mrs Karina Smith is qualified to level two and has recently joined the staff.  She has many childcare skills and has for many years been a professional dance teacher.

All members of staff regularly update their experiences and qualifications by attending courses and staff meetings.  For more information about the training and qualifications of our staff please see the skills matrix and training plan available in the setting.

The Management of Barby Pre-School:
A parent Committee manages the Setting, with members who are elected from the parents of the children attending the Pre-School.  Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting in September.  The Committee is responsible for:

• Managing the Setting finances;
• Employing and managing the staff;
• Ensuring the Setting adheres to the policies that ensures a high quality service;
• Ensuring the Setting works in partnership with the children’s parents/carers.

If you are interested in joining the Committee then please contact Julie Bradnam(Chairperson) on 01788 899237, Jayne Franks (Secretary) 01327 700285, Elaine Mold (Treasurer) on 01788 536127.