Meet the Team
St. Mawgan preschool has a team of qualified and dedicated individuals who all have diverse experiences and knowledge about early childcare and education. Our team is dedicated to continual professional development, and we frequently undertake training to ensure we are all up to date with the best and current practices in childcare. We are a mix of full time and part time staff, working to ratio’s of 1:8 for over 3’s and 1:5 for under 3’s. If you would like to know a little more about our little team, please continue reading!
We also have a dedicated committee who we work in close partnership with to maintain the running of the preschool, which is comprised of past and current parents along with members of the community.
Please contact us regarding committee positions or fundraising ideas!
Amanda Dyer
Preschool Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead [Full time]
Amanda joined the St. Mawgan preschool team in September 2021. She is a highly experienced and committed preschool practitioner who has been working with young children and their families for over 20 years. She fosters a child-led approach to teaching and learning and is passionate about the value of outdoor play and the positive impact it has on young children.
Qualifications: Level 4 Children's Care Learning and Development (2009), Level 3 Early Years Care and Education (2001), Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer Training, Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety Officer Training, Food Hygiene Training
Anne Barrett
Early Years Practitioner, [Part time]
Anne has been a key member of the St. Mawgan Preschool team since 2013. She joined the setting as an administrator, but then realised that she had a passion for working with children and retrained as an early years practitioner. Anne is currently completing a degree in education and is writing her dissertation on speech, language and communication in young children.
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (2016), Early Communication and Language Through Play (2016), Food Hygiene (2015)
Helen Banks
Early Years Practitioner [part time]
Helen, fondly known as H, has been a member of St. Mawgan Preschool for over a decade. Helen has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the EYFS and in early years settings and primary schools and always brings so much joy into the setting!
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education (October 2006)
Roz Abbott
Early Years Practitioner (part time)
Roz joined the pre-school team in January 2022, initially as bank staff but is now fully employed. Roz loves to play alongside the children, extending their knowledge and watching them grow.
Qualifications: Diploma in Nursery Nursing, Safeguarding and First Aid.