Manager – Emma Townsend

Emma joined the team in February 2010, she lives in Holmbridge and has three children.

Emma is a Qualified Teacher, and has Early Years Professional Status. She also holds a Level 5 CACHE Certification in Leadership & Management, and is our Safeguarding Lead Professional.

Deputy Manager – Karen Short

Karen took up a permanent position in September 2000. She lives in Holmbridge, and has three children.

Karen has a diploma in Pre-School Practice, and has a Level 3 CACHE Award for Special Educational Needs. She is our Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Lead Practitioner for the Out of School Club.

Pre-School & Out of School Club Assistant – Heidi Howarth

Heidi joined the team in September 2008. She lives in Hinchliffe Mill, and has one child.

Heidi also holds a NNEB Qualification.

Out of School Club Assistant – Karen Morrison

Karen joined our team in April 2016, she lives in Hinchliffe Mill and has two children.

Pre-School & Out of School Club Assistant – Bev Rockett

Bev took up a perminant position in October 2022. She lives in Holmbridge, has two children.

Bev is also a Qualified Teacher.

Pre-School & Out of School Club Assistant – Allison Marshall

Allison joined the team in March 2020, she lives in Holme and has three children.

Allison holds a Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Pre-School & Out of School Club Assistant – Donna Nursey

Donna took up a position at Pre-School in 2016. She lives in Netherthong, and has three children.

Donna holds a Level 2 CACHE Certificate in Early Education & Care.