Our Team

Jackie- Owner/ Manager

  • Early Years Professional Status- level 6
  • PANCO
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Healthy Movers trained
  • Looked after child Designated Teacher
  • Level 2 in Mental Health First Aid

Jackie took over form Carol in September 2014, having worked as a childminder for 18 years. Jackie’s main role is to deal with the background running of Woodentops, including the Famly App, the fees, wages for staff and the accounts. Jackie works closely with Social Services when the need arises. She also wants Woodentops to be a happy, safe and secure environment for all that attend the setting.

Karen- Manager

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 4
  • Communication Champion
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Lift off to language co-ordinator
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • part time room lead
  • Staff supervision leader
  • Paediatric First Aid

Karen has worked in Early Years for 30 years in a variety of settings. Karen’s role is to manage staff including supervisions and peer observations. She is also the Audit lady and ensures a smooth and safe running of Woodentops.

Sue- Sendco Manager

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 4
  • SENDCO
  • Deputy Designated Lead
  • Early Help Assessment co-ordinator
  • Early Health Care Plan Co-ordinator
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • part time room lead
  • Paediatric First Aid

Sue has worked in early Years for 18 years mainly at Woodentops Preschool. Previous to Early years, Sue worked as a Personal Assistant. Sue’s role is work closely with Social Services, the SEND Early Years Team at Central Beds and other professionals that we may need advice and support from.

Danielle

  • Level 3 in early Years
  • Level 4 in Early
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Level 2 in early Years Mental Health
  • Paediatric First Aid

Danielle has spent over 27 years working in Early Years, with 17 of them at Woodentops.

Maria

  • BTEC level 3 in Early Years
  • Safeguarding
  • Food Hygiene level 2
  • Peadiatric First Aid
  • Part time room leader- Mondays/Tuesdays
  • Central Beds SEND training
  • keyworker folder manager

Maria joined Woodentops in 2019, having worked in early years for over 19 years. Maria has kept up to date doing online courses including the EYPDP in 2022. Maria works alongside Karen in the garden with our garden projects. Maria is one of our part time room leads. She is supporting Sue with SENDco.

Chloe

  • Level 3 in Early Years
  • Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Hygiene level 2

Chloe joined Woodentops in 2019, having worked in early Years for over 18 years.

Megan

  • Level 3 Early Years
  • Level 2 in Early Years
  • Level 2 in Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Healthy Movers trained

Megan has worked at Woodentops for over 5 years doing her level 2 and then onto her level 3 training.

Kelly

  • Level 3 Early Years
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid

Kelly finished her Early Years training with us.

Monica

  • Level 3 Early Years
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid

Monica joined us in October 2024 and has worked in Early Years for over 2 years. She speaks over 5 languages.

Scarlett

  • Level 2 Early Years
  • Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding

Scarlett joined us in October 2024 and finished off her level 2 apprentice with us. She is now starting her level 3 in Early Years Apprenticeship.

Emily

  • Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Sociology Degree

Emily finished her Sociology degree in July 2024 and decided to join us as an Apprentice in Oct 2024.