Meet Our Team

Dannielle Glancy (2011)

Preschool Manager, Lead Practitioner

Early Years specialist with 15 years’ experience, Danni is dedicated to play-based learning, particularly outdoor and nature-based exploration; as a passionate advocate for animal welfare and nature preservation. A keen sportswoman (having competed in semi-professional football and amateur boxing), Danni brings learning, health and wellbeing to life, making them fun, through music and movement and healthy eating habits.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Diploma
• Special Education Needs Diploma
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Designated Lead (Head)
• Paediatric and Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Administrating Prescribed Medicines
• Speech, Language and Communication (plus Communication is Key)
• Makaton Language Programme
• Ofsted renewed Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM (updated 2026)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
   

Hannah Paton (joined 2016)

Deputy Manager (Staff Supervisor), SENCO

An Early Years SEND specialist, with more than 10 years experience, Hannah is committed to supporting inclusive learning and individual needs. Hannah is well connected across the local community, helping parents navigate the SEND landscape and supporting children to thrive.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma
• SEND Code of Practice / Supporting Children with SEND in Early Years
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Designated Lead (DSL)
• Safeguarding Practice
• Speech, Language and Communication (plus, Communication is Key)
• Supporting Early Language Development
• Makaton Language Programme (updated 2026)
• Paediatric and Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Infection Prevention and Control in Early Years Setting
• Ofsted renewed Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM (updated 2026)
• Implementing GDPR

(Auntie) Gill Glancy (joined 2016)

Finance and Funding, Data Protection Officer, Assistant Practitioner

Having had a successful career in finance, Gill supports the preschool’s financial and funding administration and data protection, alongside her work with the children. Gill is also a gifted storyteller, making story-time inclusive and joyful for everyone at the preschool.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Administrating Prescribed Medicines
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
• Ofsted renewed Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
• Paediatric & Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM (updated 2026)
• Safeguarding & Child Protection (updated 2026)

Tania

Deputy (Resources), Lead Practitioner

Early Years specialist with more than 30 years experience, Tanya is focused on early learning resources to aid child development. Wonderful with our children, everyday they benefit from Tanya’s dedication to them and the preschool. Also, a keen volunteer, giving her time to charities and the church, Tanya is a valued member of the local community.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Learning Alliance Preschool Practice Level 3 Diploma
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Designated Lead (DSL)
• Paediatric & Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Administrating Prescribed Medicines
• Ofsted renewed Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
• Makaton Language Programme (updated 2026)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM (updated 2026)

Jayne

Lead Practitioner,

Second Designated Lead

Early Years education and workforce specialist with 15+ years’ experience, Jayne is naturally gifted and passionate about play-based learning, and creative arts and expression, in supporting child development. Children are drawn to Jayne‘s joyful disposition, seek out her

approval and have great fun learning with her. Also, well respected in the local community for her work in specialist SEND after-school and holiday care.

Qualifications & Certificates

• The Children and Young People's Workforce, Early Learning
  and Childcare QCF Level 3 Diploma
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social, Care
  and Children/Young People's Settings
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Designated Lead (DSL)
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
• Letters and Sounds
• Paediatric and Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM

Kerry

Admin Support, Lead Practitioner

Dedicated and experienced Early Years specialist, Kerry builds understanding and trust with everyone; children, parents, early years practitioners and professionals alike. Kerry brings her positive, can-do attitude to the preschool everyday and is a highly valued member of the team. Also, well respected in the local community for her work in specialist SEND after-school and holiday care.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 
  (currently undertaking Level 3 Diploma)
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Designated Lead (DSL)
• Speech, Language and Communication
• Improving Children's Learning Through Play
• Paediatric and Adult First Aid (updated 2026)
• Prevent (updated 2026)
• Recognising and Preventing FGM (updated 2026)
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)