Our Staff

Manton Pre-School employs two experienced pre-school practitioners to work with the children and one part-time practitioner.

Preschool Supervisor

Trish Salisbury

Trish joined the Pre-School in 2013 having previously worked at Bluebell Nursery in Lockeridge.  Trish holds a Children’s and Young People’s Workforce (CYPW, Level 3) Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare.

Trish also holds qualifications in Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety (Level 2), Fire Safety and she is BLAST trained.

Trish is the Pre-School’s designated SENCO (Special Educational Needs) Co-ordinator and Behaviour Manager.

Trish is the Pre-School’s designated Safeguarding (Level 2) Liaison Person and Health & Safety Officer (in the Childcare Setting).

Pre-School Assistant

Lara Marsh

Lara joined the preschool in 2022. She has a degree is performing arts, and is currently completing her NVQ 3 in Early Years Education and Work. She also works as a TA and MDSA at Preshute Primary School in Manton. 

Bank Staff

Sophia Edwards

Sophia holds a BA (Hons) in Eng Lit. & Childhood & Youth Studies, and is a qualified TEFL teacher with 10 years experience.