Our team
The staff
Busy Bees Pre-school is run by a Management Committee consisting mainly of parents of currently attending children. They are supported by a team of highly experienced and well-qualified Early Years practitioners, who are all passionate about providing high quality care and education for children, as well as ensuring they have lots of fun!
Busy Bees Pre-school is run by a Management Committee consisting mainly of parents of currently attending children. They are supported by a team of highly experienced and well-qualified Early Years practitioners, who are all passionate about providing high quality care and education for children, as well as ensuring they have lots of fun!
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Tina, Pre-school ManagerTina, our Pre-school Manager, has a CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Development (Level 3) and over 10 years’ experience in Early Years, as well as a wealth of leadership and management experience from her previous career. Tina is in charge of safeguarding and behaviour management, along with her managerial duties. With two children of her own, Tina became interested in childcare and early years education through helping at their pre-school and volunteering on the committee. She enjoys spending time outside with the children, as well as sensory play, singing and story time, and is a specialist play-dough maker!
Gail, Deputy Pre-School ManagerGail is an experienced Pre-school Practitioner and has responsibility for equal opportunities as well as being our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO). Gail is a former primary school teacher with three children. She enjoys sports, so spends plenty of time with the children in our outside area, and coordinates our PE sessions. As well as organising some fabulous role-play areas, Gail also has a strong focus on maths, and ensures that lots of opportunities for learning are provided in all areas of our indoor and outdoor environment.
Lorraine, Pre-School PractitionerLorraine is a long-serving, experienced Level 3 Pre-school Practitioner, as well as being the Health and Safety Officer. Lorraine has two children and got involved with Busy Bees when her son attended. She is known for her wonderful baking and cooking creations, and always has a large group of willing volunteers to help! As well as her baking skills, Lorraine is also known as our 'Creative Director', with a talent for making lovely displays. She also really enjoys supporting the children in their chosen activities, to ensure they have a sense of pride in their achievements.
Alison, Pre-school PractitionerAlison came to us on a student placement from Harrogate College, whilst completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. She then returned to help out on our Bank Staff rota before joining the team on a permanent basis. Alison is mum to 5 children, so has lots of experience and patience(!). She has a great sense of fun and enjoys all aspects of messy and outdoor play, and is passionate in continuing her own learning and studying in Early Years.
Indira, Pre-school PractitionerIndira is a Level 3 Pre-school Practitioner. She enjoys creative activities, as well as playing games with the children both inside and out. Indira is also keen to share and teach the children about her culture, including how to make some wonderful traditional Indian foods. Indira is mum to two teenage children.
Amber, Pre-school PractitionerAmber is a Level 3 Pre-School Practitioner. She enjoys creative and messy activities, and supporting the children in their day-to-day play and learning. She also enjoys supporting the Pre-School by helping with fundraising events, such as Bedtime Stories and our Easter Egg Hunt. She is mum to one little boy.
Victoria, AdministratorVicki is the Busy Bees Admissions and Finance Administrator. She is a qualified Accountant (ACMA), having trained and worked for Kingfisher Plc for 7 years before running her own successful business in Harrogate. Vicki takes care of all our finances, admin and admissions.
Katharine, Pre-School Practitioner Katharine is an experienced Level 3 Practitioner and a busy mum to three boys. She enjoys baking and cooking activities, sensory and outdoor play. She is also our Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator (PANCO), ensuring that children are fully involved and learning about food during the healthy cooking activities she organises. Katharine is passionate about planning and setting up fun, energetic activities to get all children involved in moving (e.g. obstacle courses, yoga, big playground games, etc). |
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The committee
At Busy Bees, we have a parent-run committee of elected members, which is responsible for the overall management and smooth-running of the pre-school including:
The present committee members are:
Chair/Ofsted Nominated Person: Pauline Ross
Secretary: Carys Ross
Treasurer: Zoe Parker
General Memers: Emma Smith, Kate Johnson
Partnership with parents
Busy Bees Pre-school is run by a team of permanent members of staff and a parent-led committee. However, as a non-profit making charity, we also rely on the help and support of our parents with fundraising and day-to-day activities to ensure its continued success.
As well as making a real difference to Busy Bees, it is also an excellent opportunity for you to become more actively and practically involved in this aspect of your child’s life. (Some parents have even chosen to pursue careers in childcare following the time that their children have spent at Busy Bees - just ask some of our staff!)
Fundraising
Busy Bees is partly funded by the Government via the Local Authority for the 15/30 hour funded childcare, but much of the money we require to operate has to be raised. We have regular fund-raising events throughout the year and ask for volunteers to help. These have included an Easter Egg Hunt & Raffle, Fish & Chip Quiz Nights, Bags to School, a Lottery Board, a Christmas Shopping evening, Christmas Hamper Raffle, and a stall at the Pannal School Christmas Fair. We are always open to new ideas and welcome input from parents to help with fundraising.
Helping out
We very much welcome parents into Pre-School once their child is fully settled. This could be to share a hobby, talent or profession with the children, to help out with the morning snack, to come in to read/share a book or story at the beginning or end of the day, or to help on a trip.
AGM
All parents/carers are invited to join the staff and committee at the Annual General Meeting where we get together to review the past year. Please look out for the date and come along.
At Busy Bees, we have a parent-run committee of elected members, which is responsible for the overall management and smooth-running of the pre-school including:
- Overseeing the employment of staff, salaries and contracts of employment
- Working with staff to ensure the correct health and safety policies, risk assessment, insurance and first aid procedures are in place
- Ensuring the continued upkeep and maintenance of our building
The present committee members are:
Chair/Ofsted Nominated Person: Pauline Ross
Secretary: Carys Ross
Treasurer: Zoe Parker
General Memers: Emma Smith, Kate Johnson
Partnership with parents
Busy Bees Pre-school is run by a team of permanent members of staff and a parent-led committee. However, as a non-profit making charity, we also rely on the help and support of our parents with fundraising and day-to-day activities to ensure its continued success.
As well as making a real difference to Busy Bees, it is also an excellent opportunity for you to become more actively and practically involved in this aspect of your child’s life. (Some parents have even chosen to pursue careers in childcare following the time that their children have spent at Busy Bees - just ask some of our staff!)
Fundraising
Busy Bees is partly funded by the Government via the Local Authority for the 15/30 hour funded childcare, but much of the money we require to operate has to be raised. We have regular fund-raising events throughout the year and ask for volunteers to help. These have included an Easter Egg Hunt & Raffle, Fish & Chip Quiz Nights, Bags to School, a Lottery Board, a Christmas Shopping evening, Christmas Hamper Raffle, and a stall at the Pannal School Christmas Fair. We are always open to new ideas and welcome input from parents to help with fundraising.
Helping out
We very much welcome parents into Pre-School once their child is fully settled. This could be to share a hobby, talent or profession with the children, to help out with the morning snack, to come in to read/share a book or story at the beginning or end of the day, or to help on a trip.
AGM
All parents/carers are invited to join the staff and committee at the Annual General Meeting where we get together to review the past year. Please look out for the date and come along.
