FRIARY
PRESCHOOL
Meet The Team
Monika
Preschool Practicioner
Designated role: Health and Safety Officer
CACHE Level 2
Maryen
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Preschool Manager/ Practitioner
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Designated role: Safeguard Lead
​NVQ Level 3, Level 4 and Montessori Diploma
Maryen is an enthusiastic and experienced professional with 25 years of working with children. She is dedicated to making learning fun and meaningful, focusing on each child's growth and development. Passionate about nature, music and fostering kindness and respect, Maryen loves seeing children blossom into independent individuals.
Magdalena has 7 years of childcare experience and loves working with children. She enjoys bringing energy and creativity to her role, especially through music and movement activities that help children learn and express themselves. Magdalena is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where children can grow and thrive.
Gaelle
Preschool Practitioner
Designated role: Health and Safety Officer, Student Coordinator
Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator (RQF),Cache Level 2 (QCF)
Gaelle has 9 years of childcare experience. Her approach is creating a supportive and engaging environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Gaelle's commitment to fostering each child's growth shines through in everything she does, from building strong relationships with the children to encouraging their curiosity and development.
Swati
Preschool Practitioner
Designated role: Inclusion Coordinator
Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner
Swati has 13 years of childcare experience. She is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually, ensuring each child's progress is celebrated and nurtured every step of the way. Her passion for early childhood development is reflected in her thoughtful and caring approach to every child she works with.
Anoja
Preschool Practitioner
Designated role: Fire Marshall
Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner, TQUK Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Messy is a dedicated and hardworking staff member who fully understands her responsibilities and consistently support children to ensure they are developing well. With 8 years of childcare experience and a strong sense of commitment, she approaches her role with care and attention to detail, creating a positive and supportive environment for the children.
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Magdalena
Preschool Administrator
Meseret
Anoja is deeply passionate about working with children and takes great joy in discovering what they know, what they can do, and how they understand the world around them. She has 5 years of childcare experience. Anoja is dedicated to build strong connections with each child, ensuring she can support their individual learning and development.
Olivia has dedicated 18 years to working at the preschool. She finds great joy in watching the children grow and thrive, while also forming meaningful connections with the families who pass through the preschool. Olivia loves engaging with the children through creative play and a variety of fun activities, always seeking to create an enriching and supportive environment.
Olivia
Deputy Manager/ Practitioner
Designated role: Safeguard Lead/ SENCO
NVQ Level 3
Preschool Practitioner
Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People Workforce (Early Years Practitioner)
Magdalena
Darlene
Preschool Practitioner
Designated role: SENCO
Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner, CACHE Level 2 (QCF)
Darlene has 10 years of experience working with children and has always been driven by passion to support their development. She chose a career in Early Years to make a meaningful difference in their lives , focusing on nurturing their growth and helping them reach their full potential.
Management Committee
The Management Committee is responsible for the strategic direction and improvement of the Preschool on behalf of the Parish and Diocesan Trustees.
Fr Raymond, OSA -
Chair of Committee
Sarah Kilmartin -
Deputy Chair of Committee
Maria Cowler - Committee member, Deputy Director of the Education Service at The Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Ana Andrade - Committee member, Foundation Governor for St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Magdalena Bray - Committee Secretary and Treasurer
Maryen Peiris - Committee member and Friary Preschool Manager
