Addingham Pre-School Team

Meet our team

All staff provide a nurturing environment facilitating learning through play by providing engaging play and learning opportunities with age appropriate activities.

Penny Etchells

Early Years Lead Practitioner & Admin Manager

About :

Penny holds a Diploma in Pre-School Practice and NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and
Education and commenced with us in 1998.
Penny is also our Designated Lead Safeguarding Officer, Designated Lead in
Behaviour Management, Health & Safety Officer and is Paediatric First Aid trained.

Rosie Brightman

Early Years Deputy Lead Practitioner & SENCO

About :

Rosie holds an Early Years Professional Status (Level 6), a BA in Educational
Studies and is a L3 Senco and commenced with us 2019.
Rosie is also our Deputy Designated Lead Safeguarding Officer, Deputy Designated Lead in Behaviour Management, Paediatric First Aid trained, a Key Person to a group of children & our Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Sian Marsden

Early Years Practitioner

About :

Sian holds a Level 3 NNEB and commenced with us in 2015.
Sian is also Paediatric first Aid trained and a Key Person to a group of children.

Natasha Harrison

Early Years Practitioner

About :

Natasha holds a B A honours in Childhood Studies and is a L3 Early Years Educator and joined us in 2023.
Natasha is also our Sustainability Lead, Paediatric First Aid trained and a Key Person to a group of children.

Olivia Etchells

Early Years Assistant

About :

Olivia holds a Level 2 in Childcare and joined us in October 2023.
Olivia is also Paediatric First Aid trained and a Key Person to small group of children.

Our Committee

Overall responsibility for the group

About :

The present committee for 2025/26:
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Chair person: Bethany Grange
Secretary: Milly Laycock
Treasurer: Sammy Hall
Staff Representative: Penny Etchells
General: Hayley Dunn
General: Gina Garth
Co-opted: Rosie Brightman

What Parents & Our Team Say

Don’t just take our word for it! Hear from parents & staff who have seen their children blossom through our Pre-School.

"The care, dedication and warmth shown by the staff is outstanding. They create a
nurturing, fun and safe environment where children are encouraged to grow in
confidence, independence and curiosity. Every child is known as an individual, and
as parents, we feel completely supported and reassured".

Mrs Grange

Chair Person

"Historically my husband attended and his mum was one of the volunteers. My children came to Pre-School here, I am now proud to work here and be part of the wonderful legacy this community has created. I couldn't have imagined sending my children anywhere else".

Mrs Brightman

Dept Lead

"Being part of Addingham Preschool feels like you are part of an extended family. It prepared my eldest daughter for the change to primary school and made the step up to reception class a very easy transition".

Mrs Laycock

Pre School Secretary

"Both of our children have been going to Pre-School since they were 2 years old and our youngest is still attending. We love everything about the Pre-School, all the staff are so warm and friendly and we fully trust them to care for our children."

Mr Garth

Parent

"Addingham Pre-School has been the perfect preparation for reception. My child is more confident in their reading and maths skills, and they always look forward to school days."

Ms Dunn

Committee Member

"The structured yet fun approach has made a world of difference for my child. They are not only learning but truly enjoying every moment."

Ms Greenwood

Parent