MEET THE
MOTHER DUCKSAs a small community pre-school, we have a high-level of qualified practitioners with a wealth of experience looking after the village children. We are extremely proud of our setting, particularly our SENCO department. These factors have a positive impact on our children when transitioning into Reception Years.
Lynn Barnett
Manager/SENCo/Safeguarding Designated Person
Lynn joined the team in 2010. After completing her NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, Lynn went on to complete a Foundation Degree in Early Years Care (Level 5). She is also our SENCo and has achieved the Level 3 Certificate for SENCOs in the Early Years (CERTSEY); responsible for assessing, planning and monitoring children with special needs.
Sarah Carter
Pre-school Deputy Manager/Safeguarding Designated Person
Sarah began volunteering in 2015 but enjoyed the role so much she went on to complete her NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce in 2019.
Kelly Ayres
Chairperson/Safeguarding Designated Officer
Kelly has been our Chair for six years and ensures that as a charity, Hunsdon Ducklings Pre-school runs effectively. She co-ordinates the committee and provides support and supervision to senior-staff members.
Karly Lundy
Level 3 Pre-school Practitioner
Jo Hunt
Level 3 Pre-school Practitioner
Kelly Foskett
Level 2 Pre-school Practitioner &
After-school Practitioner
Joanna Mazanowska
Breakfast & After-school Practitioner
All staff are Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and have completed Safeguarding Children courses.
The topics they use are engaging and Show and Tell every week helps us be involved. They plan incredible school trips. We are kept up to date with Charlotte’s learning and development well through meetings with her keyworker. We love seeing her learning journal and know that we could speak to her keyworker at any point.
All the staff are incredible and clearly have a love for their work which is easy to see from the happy children.