Julie Kent has lived in the village of Aldbourne since 1987. Having co-managed and led the Pre-school for 25 years, Julie retired in July 2019 but continues to support and mentor the staff team. She holds a B.A. (Hons) degree in Early Years Education, PGCE in education studies and Early Years Professional Status. She is the settings designated lead in Safeguarding and has completed advanced training in Child Protection along with paediatric first aid. Julie has also completed research into how Role Play supports the development of children's language, critical thinking, emotional and social development. She has also conducted a further research project into Attachment in the early years. She visits Bath Spa university to give guest lectures on Ethical Leadership to students studying education and she is also a validator for the Bristol Standard Quality Improvement Framework which many schools and early years settings in Wiltshire use to evaluate their provision.  Julie has two grown up children and one grandson. She enjoys patchwork quilting and watercolour painting.  

In 2012 whilst her youngest child was still at Preschool, Cleo joined the team. She gained her Level 3 qualification in 2013 and is currently studying for her Early Years degree.  Cleo is the SENCO lead at Preschool and has Paediatric First Aid training.  Cleo has 3 children who attend the local primary and secondary school where she also went to school.

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Angela joined the Preschool Team in 2006.  In 2010 Angela completed her NVQ level 3 in Childcare and went on to study for her level 5 which she was awarded in 2014.  She also has paediatric first qualification.  Angela is the Deputy Manager and organises many of the activities and trips the children participate in.  She has two grown  up daughters and lives locally in Aldbourne. She enjoys reading and trips to the Theatre.

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