Barkham Pre-school
Meet our team
As a member of the Early Years Alliance (EYA), we are committed to having a fully trained staff. Our staff attends foundation courses run by the EYA, Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) and other agencies. All members of staff are also qualified First Aiders.
Miss Helen Pitcher
Supervisor, Designated Safegaurding Lead, Key Worker, First Aider.
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Qualificactions: BEd Primary Teaching, Designating Safeguarding Lead Training, Universal Safeguarding, Prevent and FGM Training, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safer Recruitment, GDPR Training, Understanding Autism.
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"I am really pleased to be part of the small and friendly team at Barkham Pre-school. There is a lovely family and community feel where we can really get to know all of the children and the ways they learn and develop. It’s so rewarding to be able the help the children meet their next steps for learning and take pride in their achievements."
Mrs Louise Lyons
Deputy Supervisor , SENCO, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Keyworker, First Aider
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Qualifications: Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Paediatric First Aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead Training, SENCO Induction Training, Universal Safeguarding, Prevent and FGM Training, Food Hygiene, Safer Recruitment, GDPR Training Understanding Autism.
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“I thoroughly enjoy the time I spend in Barkham Pre-school. We are fortunate to benefit from a fantastic environment. The external setting is lovely and the Pre-school has everything we need to help the children learn, develop and have fun. Seeing the children grow, and playing a small part in that, is incredibly rewarding. Nothing beats the smile of a child and as a parent myself I know the value of that. I'm very fortunate to have a job doing that I love."
Miss Lindsey Ryall
Early Years Assistant, Keyworker & First Aider.
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Qualifications; Paediatric First Aid, Universal Safeguarding, Prevent and FGM Training, GDPR Training, Food Hygiene.
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We also have two wonderful bank staff members Shelley and Indie!
Barkham Pre-school is a registered charity run by a committee of parents.
Family involvement is therefore essential to the smooth running of the pre-school.
The committee employs the staff, who in turn are responsible for all the children in their care and the day-to-day activities.
Fund-raising, publicity and social events are also organised by the committee.​
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We are always in need of new parents to join the committee especially in the new school year, please email us for more information on joining: