Helping to Grow
Think. Reason. Question. Experiment. These are just a few of the skills and qualities that children will develop at Ducklings Pre-School. Since our founding in 1995, we’ve focused on supporting our little ducklings to be the best they can be.
All activities are designed to nurture the emotional and intellectual growth of each child. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, young children are free to develop into bright young minds. Reach out to learn more at our 'Ofsted Outstanding' setting.
We have a very experienced, stable staff who have been with us for many years. Staff are fully trained and are encouraged to make the most of professional development opportunities.
Creative Play
Our Staff
Julie Cook
Supervisor
Certificate in Nursery Nursing (Level 3)
Designated Person for Safeguarding Children
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Behaviour Management
Paediatric First Aid
Trained to deliver Early Talk Boost
Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Early Trauma
Introduction to Child Psychology
CACHE Level 2 certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy
in the Workplace
Chris Saunders
Deputy and SENDCo
Certificate in Nursery Nursing (Level 3)
Trained SENDCo
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety
Behaviour Management
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Trained to deliver Early Years Talk Boost
Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Jo Jacobs
Deputy Supervisor
Certificate in Nursery Nursing (Level 3)
Trained SENDCo
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety
Behaviour Management
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Trained to deliver Early Years Talk Boost
Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Maria Bell
Pre-School Assistant
NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Michelle Gibson
Pre-School Assistant (Bank Staff)
CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the
Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF)
Safeguarding Training
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Joanna Yap
Pre-School Assistant
(Bank Staff)
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Chloe Rainbird
Administrator
Lunch Cover
(Bank Staff)
Paediatric First Aid
Lisa Darvil
Lunch Cover
(Bank Staff)
Paediatric First Aid
Tiffany Maher
(Bank Staff)
Paediatric First Aid
Pae
Our Ducklings team want the very best for each individual child. It is our privilege to be part of your child's early education.
Working in partnership with all parents is important to us.
At a recent Parents' committee meeting we presented our amazing Supervisor Julie with cake and gifts from the Committee and from parents for 20 years of dedicated service with Ducklings.
Our Mission
We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
Upcoming Events
Monday 29th January
at 8pm
Join us in the Ducklings Room
Endorsements
We would like to say a massive
THANK YOU
to the Bailey Family Fund for their generous grant to help us purchase new role play equipment for inside and outside learning.
Contact Us
Community Centre, Notley Green,
Great Notley, Braintree, Essex,
United Kingdom
CM77 7US
07846 828464
