STOCK PRE-SCHOOL - Key Persons


Bev Armishaw

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Manager - Level 3
  • Deputy Manager at the Pre - School
Bev is the Deputy Manager at the Pre-School and has worked with us for over 16 years. Bev is our SENCO, Behaviour Co-Ordinator & Deputy Child Protection Officer. Bev is very passionate about her role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and is constantly researching strategies & putting together action plans to ensure each and every child is given the best opportunity to learn. She has a special interest in supporting children with language delay and has recently gained a Level 4 Award in Supporting Children & Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Bev's other passion is Yoga, which she now teaches to the children at Pre-School.

Carly Probert

Job Titles:
  • School Assistant - Level 3
Carly joined the Pre-School in 2017 and is a level 3 trained practitioner. Carly is a much-loved member of staff, being a professional singer and Drama teacher she brings a fabulous musicality to the Pre-School. Carly's two young children also attended the Pre-School so she can really help settle new parent nerves. Carly is a much-welcomed addition to our family.

Hannah Crowder

Job Titles:
  • School Assistant
Hannah joined Pre-school in 2020, initially as part of our Bank staff. She is now a permanent member of our team and will embark on her Level 2 training this year. The children naturally gravitate to Hannah and she is always seen with a circle of children around her. Hannah loves reading stories to the children and is really excited to have her own Key children this year.

Jen Turner

Job Titles:
  • School Assistant - Level 3
Jen is an experienced level 3 practitionerand our ENCO - Equality Named Co-ordinator alongside being our Under 3's Coordinator. Jen exudes happiness and jollity and the children absolutely adore her. She always throws herself 100% into everything at Pre-School including World Book day. Every year Jen dresses up and we all look forward to her wonderful creations.

Lisa White

Job Titles:
  • Manager - Level 4
  • Pre - School Manager
  • Senior Safeguarding Officer and Health & Safety Officer
Lisa is the Pre-School Manager and has been with us for over 16 years. Lisa is the Senior Safeguarding Officer and Health & Safety Officer . Lisa is passionate about the Pre-School always striving to enhance our provision by constantly researching new ideas and initiatives. She describes the team as, ‘like a family, our individual strengths all complimenting each other to make a wonderful learning and nurturing experience for all the children Lisa also plays an active role within the Fund Raising Committee and has recently achieved accreditation on a Speech and Language Course.

Louise Dodge

Job Titles:
  • School Assistant - Level 3
Louise is a Pre-School Assistant joinng the Pre-School team in 2015 and enjoys all parts of Pre-School activities but especially enjoys singing with the children and reading stories. Louise's gentle caring nature always shines through in all she does. Her key Children adore her.

Natalie Posthuma

Job Titles:
  • School Assistant - Level 3
Natalie joined the Pre-School in 2015 as a Pre-School Assistant and is now a qualified level 3 practitioner. Natalie is one of the Health and Hygiene Co-Ordinators and the talent behind our wonderful garden introducing the children to the responsibility of looking and caring for the Pre-School garden as well as growing their own vegetables to eat for a snack. Natalie has a love for all things furry so we often have visitors to the Pre-School - Guinea Pigs Natalie recently introduced Woodland Walks to the Pre-School too.

Nicola Deackes

Job Titles:
  • School Administrator
Nicola joined us in June 2019 and is instrumental in keeping Stock Pre-School ticking along. With a background in finance and administration, she manages our office on a day-to-day basis. Nicola is the person to contact if you want to find out about funding eligibility, book sessions, make payments, order uniforms or if you have any questions she will always be happy to help.

Suzanne Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Risers Supervisor - Level 4
Suzanne is our Riser's Supervisor and has been with the Pre-School for over 14 years. Suzanne is our Transition Officer, and is also responsible for bringing to life the wonderful festivals and events we celebrate at the Pre-School. Being a mum of 5 and a granny she has a wealth of experience and has developed a fantastic relationship with the local Primary school. She has a special interest in ensuring the transition from Pre-School to Primary is as seamless as can be. Suzanne is also a star at Fund Raising always offering her help.