Charlotte
Proprietor NNEB & First Aid My name is Charlotte, I own Beechoak Farm jointly with my father Steve. We opened our doors in October 1996 and have seen many changes over the last 27 years, growing from a 32 place pre-school to now a 72 place pre-school. Hayley runs Beechoak Farm: We work well as a team and I couldn’t be without her, not forgetting the 30 fantastic members of staff that all bring something individual and unique to the nursery. |
Steve Proprietor I own Beechoak farm with my daughter Charlotte. I have enjoyed developing Beechoak Farm over the years, and I am proud to say it's my Pre-School. |
Hayley Manager SENCO BA in Early Years Education & Early Years Teacher Status My name is Hayley and I have been running Beechoak Farm since 2007. I qualified with a BTEC National Diploma in 1999, gained the level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice in 2010, graduated in September 2012 with the Foundation Degree in Early Years through the Open University and completed both my Early Years Teacher Status and BA in Early Years Education in 2014. I have a current pediatric & youth first aid certificate. My background and passion is in Early Years and Special Needs Education and before coming to Beechoak Farm I worked as a Special Needs Advisor for Essex County Council. It is a pleasure coming to Beechoak Farm each day and working with a great team of colleagues, children and parents. A truly magical place to be! |
Sophie
Accounts Assistant Level 3 Accountancy and Tax I started working at Beechoak Farm in 2020. I completed my level 3 Accountancy and Tax qualification whilst being here. I love supporting Hayley in the office and being able to help the children grow! |
Kelly Kitchen food handler I joined Beechoak farm in June 2024, when we converted to Nursery kitchen deliveries. so far i'm enjoying cooking the diverse mixture of meals and watching the children enjoy them. |
Wendy House keeper Hello my name is Wendy and I am the house keeper. I started this role in 2023, and I am enjoying my time here. |
Sophie S Apprentice Nursery Nurse-Rabbits Room I am studying my NVQ level 2 and hope to qualify next year. |
Billie Rabbits Room Leader NVQ Level 3 My name is Billie, I started working at Beechoak Farm in January 2020. My first job was in pre school while I was studying for NVQ level 3, and now I'm qualified as NVQ level 3, and am room leader of Rabbits room now. I really enjoy working with children and seeing how they learn and grow during their journey with us.. |
Kiki
My name is Kiki and i am a former pupil of Beechoak farm. i have been working part time at Beechoak for a year. I am training to be a Pilates teacher and one day will pursue this dream. I love working with the squirrels children and watching them grow each day. Maria RB Floating Nursery Nurse I have worked at Beechoak for many years now, doing a variety of roles. Cook. kitchen assistant, SEN , classroom assistant and now room leader in Squirrels room on a Friday. I enjoy this age group and helping them settle into nursery life. |
Lisa
Room Leader-Squirrels Room NNEB NVQ level 4 My name is Lisa, I joined the team in 2021, initially as a temp, but then found a full-time position working alongside Ella. I have over 30 years of experience within the childcare sector, with a range of ages from newborn to teenager. Daisy Floating Apprentice I am currently floating around the nursery, covering staff holidays or sickness, which I enjoy because I get to see different children and classrooms. Since April 2024 I have been working in Squirrels room with Lisa a few days a week. I have key children in there and I enjoy writing observations and reports for them. |
Maria
Room Leader – Hedgehogs Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Maria, I started working at Beechoak Farm in August 2014, and I worked as a nursery nurse for over a year and then was promoted as a room leader in the Hedgehogs class. As room leader I have mentored a few members of staff, helping them on their journey to become a qualified nursery nurse. I also enjoy running a music and movement class which consists of some fun salsa moves and a yoga class with the children. This will help develop the children’s creativity, gross motor skills and understanding the timing in the music. I have also been joined by Sarah, who will be supporting and working with me to ensure all of our children develop and flourish. |
Sarah Nursery Nurse– Hedgehogs room My name is Sarah and I joined Beechoak in 2023. I am working in Hedgehogs room with Maria. I have worked within the childcare sector for may years. I am really enjoying working with the children and helping them on their nursery journey. |
Chanelle
Senior Nursery Nurse Equality Named Coordinator Room Leader – Otters Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Chanelle I started at Beechoak Farm in April 2018. I have 11 years of experience working with children aged from 3 months to 5 years, I have worked in all rooms which I can adapt to work with all of the ages. I started in childcare with an NVQ Level 2 as a nursery nurse in 2007 and worked towards my level 3 and worked my way to room leader and 3rd in charge. I have a cache level 3, Paediatric 1st aid, 1st aid at work, fire marshal training and designated safeguarding training. I look forward to meeting new children and being able to help them grow as an individual and being able to meet their needs. |
Chloe
Nursery Nurse– Otters Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Chloe and I started working at Beechoak Farm in October 2019. I am currently working in the Otters class alongside Chanelle, whom I enjoy working with. I gained my NVQ level 2 qualification here and have just passed my Level 3. |
Chloe S Nursery Nurse-Ducks Room My name is Chloe and I started working at Beechoak Farm in May 2023 as an apprentice studying my NVQ level 3. I am passionate about childcare as it gives me the chance to support children as they learn, develop and grow as individuals and watch a twinkle in their eyes after achieving their personal goals. Pauline I have had many roles at Beechoak Farm since starting working here in August 2020. I now work in the Swans class assisting Vicky and Jo Jo supporting individual children. |
JoJo Room Leader – Swans Room NVQ Level 3 EAL Coordinator My name is Joanne, I am known as ‘JoJo’ and I started working at Beechoak Farm in October 2015. I am a fully qualified level 3 Nursery Nurse. I was based in the Rabbits until March 2018 when I accepted a promotion to room Leader of the Swans. Childcare is something that I have always been interested in and have enjoyed being involved with. I enjoy doing a range of different activities with the children especially messy play where we can have fun and laugh together. In December 2019 I took over the role of EAL coordinator, which means I will oversee and support children with English as an additional language across the nursery. Vicky Part-time Room Leader– Swans Room One-to-One support in Swans Studying Level 3 My name is Vicky and I started working at Beechoak Farm in February 2018. I am a mother of two girls and I previously worked as a caregiver to the elderly and before that I was in a primary school. My role at Beechoak Farm was initially one-to-one support and now i run the Swans room, alongside JoJo. I absolutely love my job and being part of the team at Beechoak Farm. Working with children and watching them learn and grow is the most rewarding job ever!! |
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Samantha
Joint room leader of the Badgers Joint Deputy Manager NVQ level 3 Level 3 Business Management Level 2 Health and Safety My name is Sam and I started working here in 2008. Since starting here as a floater, I have now progressed to sharing the Deputy Managers role as well as room leader of the Badgers. I work 2 days a week and love being with the children they are all unique and so rewarding. I aim to make sure every one of them feels secure, happy and confident whilst developing new skills. |
Lisa-Jane Joint Deputy Manager Level 4 Montessori international diploma CACHE Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Business Management My name is Lisa-Jane and I am the Deputy Manager alongside Sam with whom I job share with. I have worked at Beechoak Farm since 2005. In my time here I have put on many hats, starting out as floating nursery nurse before qualifying as a level 4 Montessori teacher. Over the years I have run classrooms, spent time cooking in the kitchen and run the office in Hayley's absence. My passion is Montessori and forest school education and I love that we are surrounded by nature. You will find me floating around the school introducing Montessori activities to the children and helping them build their skills and independence. |
Jenny
Senior Nursery Nurse Room Leader – Owls Room Behaviour Management Advisor NVQ Level 3 My name is Jenny and I have been at Beechoak Farm since 2007. I started working in the Rabbits classroom as a classroom assistant which I really enjoyed; but when we opened the Pre-School Barn, I moved to the Owls classroom which is within the pre-school setting. I enjoy working with this age group as you can have interesting conversations with them. I have a level 3 in childcare and an up-to-date first aid certificate. I have also been on many ENCo courses and have attended a Practical life Montessori Seminar. I open up the Pre school every day and love to spot the deer playing in our back field. |
Lily Room Leader – Foxes Room NVQ level 3 Beechoak Farm has always been familiar to me as I used to attend when I was a child. I started working at Beeckoak Farm in April 2019. My first job was in Rabbits class with the little ones which I loved and found very rewarding. When I qualified as NVQ level 3 I became room leader of Foxes in preschool (April 2022) I'm a big kid at heart with a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment where little ones can learn, explore and grow. |
Lola
Apprentice- Pre school Studying NVQ level 2 My name is Lola and I started working at Beechoak Farm in 2022. I am currently studying my NVQ level 2. I work full time in Pre school. I enjoy helping the children learn and grow. |
Tina Nursery Nurse NVQ Level 4 My name is Tina and I started working at Beechoak Farm in September 2017 as a cover member of staff. I have worked in education for the last 25 years; as a teaching assistant for four years and then a nursery manager for the remainder. I have a level 4 NVQ and have numerous qualifications that assisted me with my managerial role. I cover throughout the school and enjoy working with all the different age groups. Beechoak Farm is such a lovely environment to work in and it is so nice to be hands on with the children, which I didn’t have the opportunity to do in my previous managerial role. currently im working in Pre school. |
Lesley
Floating nursery nurse My name is Lesley and I started working at Beechoak farm as cover staff in June 2019 before becoming a permanent member of staff in November 2019, floating around the school. I hold a level 3 qualification and previously worked at a local primary school as a cover supervisor for over twenty years. I recently married and have a four year old grandson. |
Brooke Floating Apprentice I am currently floating around the nursery, covering staff holidays or sickness, which I enjoy because I get to see different children and classrooms. |