St Mary's Pre-School Yate
Our Staff
The pre-school is co-owned by Rachel Moore. Rachel manages the preschool with a team of educator's . We also have students who attend the setting as part as their University/College/School work experiences throughout the year.
All employees are DBS checked before employment commences at St. Mary's pre-school. All students are DSB checked via their college and university. Volunteer/School students are not always DSB checked as they may only be in the setting for one hour/one session/one day a week.
No individual except employed members of staff are alone or help children with any personal needs during their times in the setting.
All of the staff hold paediatric first aid training certificates which are updated every 3 years at all times. Rachel , Sarah and Amy are trained in I can Early Boost Language program and Hennen language programme. All staff have at least a level one Makaton training and all staff members have received training from the Autism Education Trust.
All staff regularly update their training and refresh their knowledge in early years education and care. All staff update their First Aid tri annually, Child Protection and Neglect and Prevent annually and Food hygiene every two years.
All staff are trained to at least child protection level two, with three staff members attending inter and advanced child protection training every two years. The designated Child Care protection officer is Rachel Moore, with both Sarah and Hollie trained as deputies.
Rachel and Sarah are Special Educational Needs Coordinator trained (SENco).
Owner: Rachel Moore
Qualification: BA Hons Degree in Early Years Education. SENco, DSL,
Rachel has worked in early year’s education and childcare since 2000 working in pre-schools and as a child-minder. Rachel started to work at St. Mary’s Church pre-school in 2004 as the deputy and then as the manager. In 2009 Rachel became the owner. Rachel completed her BA Hons degree in Early Years Education in 2012. Rachel completed DFE PDP training in 2021 and is involved in several networking groups in South Gloucestershire, moderator within EYFS, Depravation and inclusion, as well as mentoring other early year providers in the local authority. Rachel is the setting Special Education Needs Co-ordinator, EYPP Support, First Aider, Safeguarding level 3. Rachel is married with children. Rachel has completed Autism education Trust Competency Training, I can, Elkan language and Hennen language Training. Rachel completed the government's PDP training for PSE, CL and PD in 2022 and in 2023 Rachel trained with the PSHE approach 'Jigsaw' and is starting the PSHE approach 'thrive' in September 2023.
Sarah Moseley, Pre-School Room Leader/Early Years Educator
Qualification: NPQ level 5 and NVQ Level 3 ,
Sarah has worked in Early years since 2008, working at St Mary's from 2008-2016, when she moved to Germany and worked in a Kindergarten, then returning to St Marys when she returned to England in 2019. Sarah is a trained SENCO and is currently completing NPQ level 5 in connection with University College of London, Sarah is married with two children. Sarah attends Inclusion and Deprivation Networks. Sarah is trained in I can, Hennen and Autism Competency trained . Sarah has also recently trained by Coram Life 'SCARF' PSE approach
Early Years 2 year room Lead Educator : Hollie Edwards
Qualification: Level 3 Trained, - Currently on maternity leave
Hollie initially attended the preschool during her work experience and then started her apprenticeship at the preschool Hollie left for one year to work in a hospital and returned as the 2 year room leader in February 2019. Hollie attends 2 year network, Depravation networks and Leadership and management networks. Hollie is level 3 child protection trained and is the settings deputy officer. Hollie is trained in I can, Hennen and the Autism education Trust competency trained. Hollie recently completed PDP training for CL, PSE and Maths development in 2023.
Early Years Educator: Sarah Knapp
Qualification Level 3 Trained -
Sarah has worked in the Early Years Education and Care sector for many over 20 years, working with children from birth to 15 years.
Sarah worked in Egypt for 6 months as a holiday resort member of the children's entertainment crew
Sarah is a mum of 2 girls who enjoys chilling out with a cuppa and a good book. Sarah is paediatric first aid trained,
Early Years Educator: Amy Dury
Qualification: Level 3 Trained - currently working in 2 year room
Amy works in the preschool room. She has many years experience in early years and joined us in January 2016. Amy has worked in the two year room and is now in the preschool room. Amy is married with two children. Amy is trained in I can and Hennen language program and the Autism education trust. Amy has recently completed training by Coram Life 'Scarf' PSE initative.
Early Years Educator: Shyanne Fish
Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Child Care and Education
Shyanne joined the team in 2024, she has worked in four other Early Years settings including nurseries and preschools.
Shyanne is paediatric first aid trained, child protection trained and is interested in furthering her current knowledge
Shyanne has two children of her own
Early Years Educator: Charlotte Edwards Qualification : NVQ level 3 in Early Years Child Care and Education
Charlotte started with us as an untrained support staff member, she then decided she would like to become trained and started her apprenticeship in 2024, completing and passing in 2025. Charlotte has completed her Safeguarding level 2, Autism Education Teacher Training, Paediatric First Aid training.
Untrained : Raj Rajani joined our team in 2025, she has previous experience in primary education and has a passion for working with children. Raj is untrained and works with us supporting the team
Raj is married with one daughter, she has completed her food hygiene training, safeguarding level one and paediatric first aid training.
Early Years Educator: Dawn Quick Qualification: BA Hons Early Education, level 6
Dawn has been working with us since 2024, Dawn has previously worked as a manager of an Early Years setting before taking a break to have her children and then returning with us.
Dawn is married with two children.
Dawn is paediatric first aid trained, child protection trained
Early Years Educator : Lizzie Bready Qualification: Level 3 Early Years Care and Education.
Lizzie works with us as a bank staff member, covering staff illness and absence. Lizzie has worked in early years for many years, as a staff member, room leade3r and a manager, Lizzie took a career break when she had her children.
Lizzie is married with two children, she currently runs her own business with her husband, but still has a passion for early years, she is regularly in the setting, attends our training days and events, Lizzie makes sure she meets the children in our setting so they are able to recognise Lizzie on the days when Lizzie covers staff.
Lizzie is paediatric first aid trained, Safeguarding child protection trained, food hygiene trained
Early Years Educator: Leanne Holloway - Qualification : Level 3 Early Years Professional
Leanne starts with us in September 2025m she works in the preschool room, she has worked in Early Years in a range of settings and then took a break to have her children, she has been a room leader and has experience working with a range of children from 0-5.
Leanne lives with her partner and two young children
Early Years Educator: Kirsti Shepherd - Qualification Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.
Kirsti starts with us in September 2025, Kirsti has gained a level 2 childcare qualification and is contemplating completing a level 3 in the future. Kirsti has worked within the Early Years sector and then took a break to have her second child.