Staff
All staff have a Criminal Records check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. All staff attend training courses regularly. Classroom members of staff hold Child Protection, Paediatric First Aid and Health & Hygiene.
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Rachael Richards
Manager
BA (Hons) Teaching & Learning
I have worked at Pre-school since 2004. I started on a voluntary basis and then worked my way up firstly to the Deputy position and now as the Manager. I have been the Manager since 2010; I love my job, and the fantastic team we currently have. I completed a degreen in Teaching & Learning in 2015. I have three children, my youngest two both attended Pre-school. My favourite pastime is Photography, which all of my children enjoy as well. We all love spending time together especially walking our Labrador on the beach.
Tracy Barry
Deputy Manager & SENCo
Diploma in Childcare & Education
I have been working at St Eval Pre-school since 2010; firstly as a Classroom Assistant and then became Deputy Manager in September 2015. I love my job watching the children grow, learn and progress ready for school. I have recently taken on the role of SENCo which I thoroughly enjoy.
I have lived in Cornwall for 29 years, I have two children. I love my beach life in Cornwall and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
Ally Rundle
Finance & Administration
BA (Hons) T & RS
I have been working at Pre-school as Finance Administrator since 2012 having previously been the Committee Treasurer for 4 years. Pre-school is a fun and happy environment, I love working here. I Have three 3 children who have all attended Pre-school and loved it, and we have an Airedale terrier Bess. I read Theology & Religious Studies at the University of Leeds, and before I had Children I worked for Sony Ericsson. I love life in Cornwall, walking the coast, going to the beach and reading a good book.
Karen
Steele
Classroom Supervisor
NVQ Level 3
I love working at Pre-school, seeing all the children grow. I have two children who both came to St. Eval Pre-school. I previously worked as a Nanny and in another Early years setting.
I've lived in Cornwall all my life and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. It's so nice to have the beach just down the road for a walk with the dog.
Bethan Richards
Classroom Supervisor
Foundation Degree Early Childhood Education
I have come back to work at Pre-school after coming here myself when I was a child. I have completed a foundation degree in Early Childhood & Education, at Truro College, which I really enjoyed. I am looking forward to learning lots of new skills and implementing them at Pre-school. I love the beaches in Cornwall and going for walks with my family.
Katy
Clasby
Classroom Assistant
NVQ Level 3
I have worked at Pre-school for a few years now having previously worked as a nurse.
I am currently studying towards a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood and love being able to use what I'm learning within our setting.
I live with my husband, two children, our dog Lucy and our 3 chickens. In our spare time we enjoy sea-glass hunting on the beach and geocaching in the woods
Sophie Eccleston
Classroom Assistant
NVQ Level 3
I moved to Cornwall 18 years ago to work for Rick Stein in a summer job and ended up staying here. Whilst working there I met my partner Mark; who is a chef with Rick Stein.
We have two children who both attended St Eval Pre-school.
I started at pre-school in February 2017, I am really enjoying my time here. I have now completed my NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Studies.
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Hannah Richards
Classroom Assistant & Administration
NVQ Level 3 & BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
I have been working at the Pre-school since 2015. I find working with the children, the most rewarding and enjoyable job and I love being a part of our lovely team.
I studied 'Fashion Journalism' at University and have a passion for beauty and fashion in my spare time. My partner and I love to take our one year old on adventures around Cornwall at the weekends.