Jackie Baldry - Manager , Designated safeguarding Lead (DSL) , Health and Safety Officer ( Joint role ) Student & Volunteer Mentor , First aider .
I first came to New Studio with my eldest boy in 1983 when he was 2. I did rota duty and loved it and was encouraged to train. When my youngest boy was here I became a 1:1 worker for a child with special needs. In 1987 I got a position here as a preschool leader, there were only two of us working here then. Now I am the manager of a team of 4. New Studio is a unique setting and is one of the many reason why I am still here over 30 years later. |
Janice Storey - Deputy Manager, Wellcom coordinator, Forest School Lead , Health & Safety Officer , First aider .
My first experience of New Studio was as a parent when my children attended. I loved the friendly environment of New Studio and would often help out with the parent rota which was obligatory back then!!!! I returned as a student when completing my Foundation Degree in Early Years and was then lucky to be offered a full time position in 2014 and then in September 2018 became Deputy Manager. I enjoy seeing the children develop in confidence and skills and working in partnership with parents. I am particularly proud of being part of the Forest School and looking forward qualifying as a Level 3 leader and leading the sessions with the children . |
Laura Lovell -Early Years practitioner
I joined New Studio as a 1:1 support worker in July 2021 and became an Early years practitioner in September 2022 . I was a child at New Studio , I did a placement here and both my children attended New Studio .I love being part of the staff team and enjoy seeing children learn and develop during their time here . |
Tara Rooke-Kelly - Pre- school leader , Website coordinator , Online Safety Lead , First Aider .
After visiting New Studio as a parent for my son 16 years ago, I felt a warm, nurturing and friendly feeling about the pre-school. I started to work at the pre-school while my son was here for 3 years, I left to go on maternity leave and because I was moving out the area. I returned as a pre-school leader in September 2018 and I am so happy to be back as part of the staff in this lovely preschool. I have been in childcare for 20 years and still enjoy my job as much as ever and find childcare fulfilling and rewarding. |