Introduction

We extend a warm welcome to you and your child to Blakeney Pre-school.

Blakeney Preschool is an independent charity setting, operating for the benefit of children and families in the Forest of Dean. We aim to provide a safe, friendly and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and develop through play.

We are set in the grounds of Blakeney Primary School in the centre of Blakeney. We have a large inviting inside play area and an enclosed outside area for outdoor play. we also have access to the large field, wildlife area and woodland corner all within the security of the school grounds. Regular trips are also taken to local places of interest.

There is a large car park to safely drop off and collect children.

Meet the team

We are very lucky to have such an experienced, qualified and dedicated team working here who encourage individual children to develop at their own pace and parents to take an active interest. They undertake continued training, expanding and updating skills and knowledge in childcare and education.

Rachael Thomas - Early years manager

NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, Child Protection Training, food hygiene trained, Child protection officer, early years first aid training.

Cathy Rowlands - Early years manager

NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, Child Protection Training, Early Years First Aid Training, food hygiene training, health and safety training, SENco L3 trained. Adverse childhood experiences L2. ELKLAN L2 trained.

Emma Evans - Deputy Manager

NVQ level 3 in children's care, learning and development. First aid trained. Child safeguarding trained.

Julie Hodges - Early years practitioner

NVQ level 3 in children's care, learning and development. First aid trained. Child safeguarding trained.

Anna Webb - bank early years practitioner

Child protection training, Qualified teacher status.