Beechoak Farm Montessori Pre-School
Meet Our Staff
Office Staff
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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 20 years, growing from a 32 place pre-school to now a 72 place pre-school. Sarah and Hayley jointly run Beechoak Farm, we all work well as a team and I couldn’t be without them, 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 Joint Officer-in-charge BA in Early Years Education & Early Years Teacher Status My name is Hayley and I am one of the Officers-in-charge at Beechoak Farm. I began a full-time position here in May 2007 until returning to work in May 2011, after having my son. I now work Mondays through to Wednesdays as a job share with my colleague Sarah Norfolk. 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 complete both my Early Years Teacher Status and BA in Early Years Education in 2014. I have a current paediatric & youth first aid certificate. My background 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 staff, children and parents. A truly magical place to be! |
Sarah
Joint Officer-in-charge BTEC National Diploma NVQ Level 3 Management My name is Sarah and I am one of the Officers-in-charge at Beechoak Farm. I qualified in 2002 with my BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and began my amazing timeline as nursery assistant; working my way up from room leader, deputy; manager of Beechoak Farm whilst my colleague was on maternity leave (2010); on Hayley Majeika’s return we now job share the Officer-in-charge role. Whilst working at Beechoak Farm I qualified in 2007 with an Advanced Apprenticeship in Management Level 3 and this has helped me move forward in my management decisions. There are many positives to my job and that is having an excellent balance of working with the children seeing them improve and develop every day; I believe that children learn more from being hands on involved with all different aspects of play to managing the nursery and seeing how the other things work; I truly enjoy both aspects of my job we have a great team at Beechoak Farm and to me it truly resembles a family. |
June
Accounts Clerk - Office
My name is June and I started working at Beechoak Farm in March 2000, I am the Account Clerk, dealing with the day-to-day finances and I am based in the school office. I also like and enjoy being involved with the school as much as possible I support the staff with Sports Day, Christmas parties, Christmas Carol Service and Fundraising events and I thoroughly enjoy taking part in all of them watching the children develop and progress and being part of our close team is very satisfying and rewarding.
Accounts Clerk - Office
My name is June and I started working at Beechoak Farm in March 2000, I am the Account Clerk, dealing with the day-to-day finances and I am based in the school office. I also like and enjoy being involved with the school as much as possible I support the staff with Sports Day, Christmas parties, Christmas Carol Service and Fundraising events and I thoroughly enjoy taking part in all of them watching the children develop and progress and being part of our close team is very satisfying and rewarding.
Cook and Cooks Assistant
Juliana Cook / House Keeper City and Guilds hotel and Catering My name is Juliana and I started working at Beechoak Farm in November 1999 and I am the cook / house keeper. My career started in 1978 when I went to North West College; I completed a two year course passing my City and Guilds in Hotel and Catering (1980) and have never looked back. Cooking is more of a passion than a job and here at Beechoak Farm I have been given full control of the menus and shopping. I have taken on new challenges, like cooking with the children and it has been a great success. |
Debbie Cooks Assistant My name is Debbie, I started working at Beechoak Farm in October 2014 as a one to one support in the Ducks class I also helped in other classrooms when needed. In September 2016 I changed job roles to become a Cooks Assistant working in the kitchen with Julie the cook. I also hold a current Paediatric & Youth first aid certificate. Beechoak Farm is a wonderful setting to work at. |
Upper Barn
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Lynn
Room Leader - Rabbits Room Childhood Illness Advisor NVQ Level 3 My name is Lynn and I joined Beechoak Farm in May 2014. I have many years childcare experience in a number of different settings and have now settled into the wonderful environment here where I can share my knowledge and experience. I am very happy in my role as room leader of the Rabbits classroom. |
Alice
Apprentice Nursery Nurse – Rabbits Room Studying NVQ 2 My name is Alice, I started working at Beechoak Farm in March 2018 as an Apprentice. I will start to study my NVQ Level 2 in childcare and I am looking forward to it. I am working alongside Lynn in the Rabbits Room. I have enjoyed getting to know all the children. |
Chanelle Room Leader – Squirrels 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. |
Sophie Nursery Nurse – Squirrels Room NVQ Level 2 Studying NVQ level 3 My names is Sophie and I started working at Beechoak Farm in January 2017. I started working as a floating apprentice however I have been positioned in the Squirrels classroom which I am really enjoying. I have recently started my NVQ level 3 where I hope to gain more knowledge and understanding about the development of the children. |
Maria
Room Leader – Hedgehogs Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Maria, I started working at Beechoak Farm on Monday 18th August 2014, and I worked as a nursery nurse for over a year and then was promoted as room leader in the Hedgehogs class. I have been mentored a few members of staff, helping them on their journey to become a qualified nursery nurse. I am also running a music and movement class which consists of some fun salsa moves. This will help develop the children’s creativity, gross motor skills and understanding the timing in the music. |
Claire
Apprentice Nursery Nurse - Hedgehogs Room Studying NVQ Level 2 My name is Claire and I started working at Beechoak Farm as an apprentice in April 2017. I have started my NVQ level 2 and I hope to finish it later on this year and on completion of that I will go on to starting my level 3. I am now in the Hedgehogs class working alongside Maria, I have enjoyed getting to know the children more and learning new things from Maria. |
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Stephanie Room Leader – Otters Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Stephanie, I started at Beechoak Farm in November 2015. I am room leader of the Otters and work alongside Georgie. I enjoy every day, watching and supporting the children in their development. |
Georgie Nursery Nurse – Otters Room NVQ level 2 Studying NVQ level 3 My name is Georgie, I started working at Beechoak Farm as an apprentice in March 2017. I am a nursery nurse in the Otters class supporting Stephanie. I am qualified NVQ level 2 and starting my level 3. I am looking forward to progressing further in my journey at Beechoak. |
Lower Barn
Hannah Senior Nursery Nurse Room Leader – Swans Room Diploma In Childcare & Education Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Business Management SENCo My name is Hannah and I started working at Beechoak Farm in December 2007 as a classroom assistant. During my time at Beechoak Farm I have worked my way up to being promoted to a room leader in March 2008 and then a Senior Nursery Nurse in May 2015. I am the SENCo for the nursery and as part of this role I am the Inclusion Development Plan Advisor which I absolutely love doing. |
Jo Jo Room Leader – Swans Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Joanne, I am known as ‘Jo Jo’ 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 recently 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. |
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Jasmin
Nursery Nurse – Swans Room NVQ level 2 Studying NVQ level 3 My name is Jasmin, I started working at Beechoak Farm in November 2017, after having my own child Micah. I have had the privilege of working in all the age ranges. I am currently studying my NVQ level 3 in childcare. I enjoy interacting with the children and watching them reach their milestones. I am looking forward to working in the Swans Room in May 2018. |
Esin
MATERNITY LEAVE Room Leader – Swans Room NVQ Level 3 My name is Esin, I started working at Beechoak Farm in January 2016 as the room leader of the Swans class working alongside Asli. Although I’ve been in childcare for 8 years and hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification I also spent a few years in a salon as a hairdresser. During my 8 years of working with children I wanted to extend my qualification and knowledge so I trained as a baby massage instructor and I’m also fluent in Makaton. Beechoak Farm is a pleasant place to work and I’ve made some lovely friendships. |
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Vicky
Maternity Leave Room Leader – Ducks Room Safeguarding Co-ordinator NVQ Level 3 My name is Vicky, I joined Beechoak Farm in April 2012; I had been working as a Nursery nurse in the Ducklings Room and then moved to Room Leader in the Squirrels and now with the renovation I have moved and am based in the Ducks Class. I completed my NVQ Level 2 in Childcare Learning and Development in July 2011. I completed my NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development in May 2012. I enjoy coming to work every day, Beechoak Farm has a warm and friendly environment which is important and I enjoy watching the children to learn and develop. |
Joanna
Nursery Nurse - Ducks Room NVQ Level 2 Studying NVQ Level 3 My name is Joanna, I started working at Beechoak Farm in August 2015. I completed my level 2 in August 2016. I enjoy working with the Ducks children. I have currently signed up to start my NVQ level 3 in childcare and am looking forward to being fully qualified and gaining more knowledge. |
Lower Barn
Pre-School Room
Jenny Room Leader – Owls Room Equality Names Co-ordinator 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 with the renovation I have moved to the Owls classroom which is with the pre-school children. 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 ad have attended a Practical life Montessori Seminar. |
Harriett
Room Leader - Badgers Room NVQ Level 2 I started at Beechoak Farm on Monday 22nd September 2014 as a Nursery Nurse. I have recently moved from floating to becoming room leader in the Badgers. I find my job extremely rewarding and thoroughly enjoy working at Beechoak Farm. I hold an up-to-date pediatric First Aid Certificate and would like to work towards my NVQ Level 3. |
Samantha Joint Deputy Manager Room Leader – Foxes (Job Share) NVQ Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Business Management My name is Sam and I have been part of the Beechoak Farm team since 2007. I share the roles of the Foxes Room Leader and also Deputy Manager. I have completed my NVQ level 2 and 3, a Business Management course and also Health and Safety at Management level. I continue to feel very lucky to work in such a lovely environment with such happy children, watching them grow and develop is very rewarding. Childhood is such a magical time and I aim for the children to have fun whilst developing key skills and knowledge. |
Lisa-Jane Joint Deputy Manager Room Leader - Foxes (Job Share) 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 where I joined as a floater between the pre-school classes. I was promoted to room leader of the Hedgehogs and completed my Level 4 Montessori International Diploma. I then took on the role of Senior before leaving to have my daughter. I returned on a part-time basis and continued my education in Business Management before becoming Deputy in 2015. Montessori opens many opportunities for the children and I find it very rewarding observing the children developing through this child centred education. |
Sofia
Nursery Nurse – Pre-School
My name is Sofia and I started working at Beechoak Farm in April 2018 as a Nursery Nurse. I am based in the preschool sharing my time between the Badgers, Foxes and Owls. I enjoy interacting with the children and watching them grow whilst learning through play. I find my job extremely rewarding and intend to continue building my experience and knowledge here at Beechoak Farm.
Nursery Nurse – Pre-School
My name is Sofia and I started working at Beechoak Farm in April 2018 as a Nursery Nurse. I am based in the preschool sharing my time between the Badgers, Foxes and Owls. I enjoy interacting with the children and watching them grow whilst learning through play. I find my job extremely rewarding and intend to continue building my experience and knowledge here at Beechoak Farm.
Apprentice Nursery Nurses
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Rochelle Apprentice Nursery Nurse Studying NVQ 3 My name is Rochelle and I started working at Beechoak Farm in May 2018. I have previously worked at summer camps and loved working with children so I am now aiming towards gaining my NVQ Level 3. I can’t wait to get more involved and get to know more of the children. |
Brogan Apprentice Nursery Nurse Studying NVQ 2 My name is Brogan and I started working at Beechoak Farm as an apprentice in September 2017. Whilst at Beechoak I would like to gain my level 2 and 3 and also finish my apprenticeship. I will be floating around all the different classrooms, meeting all the children and learning new skills. I look forward to supporting the children develop and progress within their learning. |
Cover Staff
Tracey Bank Staff Nursery Assistant Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE NVQ Level 3 My name is Tracey, I started working at Beechoak Farm in January 2015 I work across the whole school covering staff holidays and absences this gives me the opportunity to work with all the age groups. I enjoy working with the children helping them to gain confidence and reach their full potential. Prior to Beechoak Farm I was a teaching assistant in an infant school. |
Gayna Bank staff Nursery Assistant Foundation Course in Childcare My name is Gayna and I am temporary staff that covers the whole school. I started working at Beechoak Farm in June 2004. I used to own my own Playgroup that was held at St. Michael’s Church, Loughton between 1996 and 2003, but had been working there since 1988. I hold a Foundation Certificate in Childcare. I love being involved in all the classes and I especially like helping out with all the art and creative activities that are going on. |