Our Staff
In Phase Five Pre-School we maintain the ratio of adults to children that is set by the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements as a minimum standard.
Current ratios are:1:4 for 2 yr olds and 1:8 for 3 yr olds
The staff who work at Phase Five Pre-School are:
Name |
Job Title |
Qualifications |
A little bit “About Me” |
Tracy Thornton
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Manager across both settings |
BTEC National Diploma in childhood studies NVQ Level 3 in playwork AAT Level 2 in Accountancy Level 5 in Leadership and Management |
I’ve worked at Phase Five since September 2012. Previously I have worked in a childrens day nursery with 0-11 year olds and Children’s Playlink co-ordinating play schemes for disabled children. 20 years experience. |
Kate |
Deputy Manager @ Acorns setting |
NVQ level 3 in Child Care |
I started in September 2018, coming from a chain nursery and am enjoying the extra time I now have spare with my son. |
Mrs Hollis |
Deputy Manager@ Oak Tree setting |
NVQ Level 3 Currently studying Level 3 in Management |
I have worked in various setting all over the world for many years. |
Kerry |
Level 3 Practitioner at Acorns setting |
NNEB |
I have 2 children who attended Phase Five. I have worked since September 2009. I am based within the Abbotswood site and love working with the younger children. |
Hallie |
Apprentice trainee Level 3 Practitioner at Acorns setting |
Level 2 currently working towards level 3 |
Joined in Jan 2021 after finishing level 2 course at college |
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Laura
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Level 3 practitioner at Acorns setting | NVQ Level 3 |
I started in December 2016, at the Abbotswood setting. I have 2 girls and 1 boy, all of my children came through Phase Five. I have worked with vulnerable adults for over 10 years. |
Claire
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Trainee Level 3 Practitioner at Acorns setting | working towards level 3 | I started at Phase Five in April 2019, i have many years experience as a nanny and in day nurseries. |
Becky |
Level 3 practitioner at Oak Trees setting |
NVQ Level 3
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I have 2 teenage daughters. I have been working at Phase Five cleaning for over 10 years. |
Beci | Office Administrator | NVQ Level 2 Customer Service | I currently work 4 days at Phase Five over both settings. I am married with 3 children. |
Tasha | Level 3 practitioner at Oak Trees setting | NVQ Level 3 | I have worked in Nurseries in the area and my son currently attends Phase Five. |
Tash | Trainee Level 3 Practitioner at Oak Trees setting | Woeking towards level 3 | I Started working at Phase Five in November 2018, 3 of my girls previously attended Phase Five. |