Rainbow Preschool Team
Welcome to Rainbow Preschool, where our passionate and dedicated practitioners create a warm and nurturing environment where children are able to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. With a team of qualified professionals, all of whom are DBS checked and first aid trained, your child's safety and development are our top priorities.
Gina
Manager
Gina brings 24 years of experience to Rainbow Preschool, having both been actively involved as a parent and now a member of staff for 21 years. Starting as a trainee, she has progressed through various roles including Level 2 & Level 3 practitioner and Deputy Manager, before becoming the Manager. As the Safeguarding Lead, Gina is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all children at our preschool. The young children at Rainbow Preschool thrive in her care and quite often do not want to go home! Gina has two grown up sons who both attended Rainbow Preschool from the age of 2 and although they left she never did! Gina also has two stepsons, a granddaughter that she adores and cherishes every moment spent with her family.
Amy
Deputy Manager
Amy is the deputy manager, deputy safeguarding lead, health and safety officer and climate and sustainability lead. She has 18 years experience in early years and has been at Rainbow Preschool since September 2022. Amy is passionate about using our environment and natural resources to aid children's learning and development. Which quite often involves messy play! You will often find Amy and the children covered in foam, flour, paint! The children have endless fun with Amy. She currently holds a Level 3 qualification. Outside of work Amy loves the theatre, days out with her three children at the Farm, Zoo and bowling.
Gabby
Practitioner & Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
After completing her Master's degree in Poland, she came to the UK to gain experience in the British education system and quickly fell in love with its culture and diversity. Nearly 15 years later, Gabby is still here and absolutely loves working with children and supporting their early learning journey. Over the years she has had the opportunity to work with children in a variety of settings, including mainstream and special schools, as well as programs supporting children with mental health needs. Gabby holds her Level 2 qualification and is the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). As a mum of two, Gabby understands how important a child's first learning environment is. I value every child as an individual and believe they learn best in a safe, happy environment where creativity and curiosity are encouraged. Rainbow Preschool is a wonderful place for young children and I am proud to be part of the team.
Sarah
Practitioner
Sarah is highly qualified and holds a Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) and started working in childcare 25 years ago. It is undoubtable she holds a vast amount of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to Rainbow preschool. Sarah enjoys creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy, confident and valued. Sarah holds her Level 3 qualification in childcare. She has such a warming personality, incredibly empathetic and the children quickly feel at ease in Sarah's care. She is married and has two daughters who are 16 and 9. In her spare time Sarah loves to spend time with her family and friends. Sarah also enjoys baking especially with her two children.
Lisa
Practitioner
Since having her daughter in 2005 an opportunity became available to her to pursue her passion to work with children. Lisa has worked in a creche, nursery and two preschool settings, obtaining her Level 2 qualification in childcare. She loves providing a fun, nurturing and all inclusive environment that enables the children to naturally thrive and reach their best potential. Lisa is incredibly compassionate and sensitive to the needs of the children and always encourages them to share their thoughts and feelings. She is married and has three children and they all live together in a village with their much loved cat called Amber. Her daughter is soon to be 21 and is studying to be a paramedic and her two boys are aged 12 and 10 and love to play football. Lisa loves spending time with her family and going on nature walks or walks along the beach. She is enjoys swimming when she has the time, watching her two boys play football and going for a coffee with her daughter.
Committee
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Our preschool is a registered charity and is proudly run by a dedicated committee composed of parents whose children attend the preschool. Our members volunteer their time and energy, always prioritising the best interests of the children, staff and preschool when making decisions.
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Through organised fundraising events the committee ensures that all money raised is invested in new resources and equipment for the preschool to enhance the learning experience for the children.
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Join our parent lead committee! We hold Annual General Meetings and always welcome parents to join the committee, providing new ideas and insights to help us grow together.
​​We invite any parents interested in joining the committee to speak to the preschool manager, Gina Oxford.