Our Team

Stower Vale Pre-school is a registered charity run by an elected committee of pre-school parents. The committee also has non-elected members from the primary school teaching staff and from the primary school governing body who join meetings , discussions and assist with decision making to encourage and maintain the strong link between the pre-school and the school.

The staff are a committed, motivated and friendly group of trained EYFS professionals, most have had their children attend the pre-school.

The committee and staff work closely together to ensure the smooth-running of the pre-school and to bring forward new ideas and look for areas for improvement.

Committee meetings are held regularly and parents are encouraged to attend and put forward any ideas they may have or get involved in the committee-led fund raising.

Our Staff

Amy Smeeton

Preschool Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCO

‘Hi I am Amy Smeeton.

Amy’s interests include spending time with her daughters, shopping, being in the sunshine and football.

Amy’s favourite activity to lead is sports-based activities, early phonics and story time.

If Amy was an animal, she would be a golden retriever because she is sociable, a good listener and very calm.

Erika Smith

Early Years Practitioner, Deputy Safeguarding Lead

I have been working in Pre-school as Play Assistant since 2011. I am a Mum of 2 and both my children attended the Pre-school. I decided to volunteer and begin my training and have thoroughly enjoyed working here, continuing on to my Level 3 NVQ.

Erika’s interests include walking, trips to the beach and shopping.

Erika’s favourite activity to lead is baking and cooking activities.

If Erika was an animal, she would be a giraffe because she would like to know how it feels to be tall.

Jenny Belling

Early Years Practitioner

‘Hi I’m Jenny Belling’

Jenny’s interests include art and crafts, painting, cycling, fitness and singing.

Jenny’s favourite activity to lead is song and rhyme time or anything arty.

If Jenny was an animal, she would be a tortoise as they are cute and chilled.

Rachel Torrance

Early Years Apprentice

‘Hi I’m Rachel Torrance

Rachel’s interests include horse riding and dog walks

Rachels favourite activity to lead is messy play, especially slime and painting

If Rachel was an animal, she would be a cat as they get to sleep lots, eat and chill out.

Lucy Mitchell

Early Years Practitioner, Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Hi I am Lucy.

Lucy’s interests include gardening and walking her sausage dog named Frank.

Lucy’s favourite activity to lead is sensory messy play, the messier the better!

If Lucy was an animal, she would be a seal because she like the sea and laying in the sun.

Laura Antell

Early Years Apprentice

Hi I’m Laura Antell

Laura’s interests include steam engines, gardening and swimming at the beach.

Laura’s favourite activity to lead is anything outside. Laura is our forest school fairy and enjoys being outside and getting mucky!

If Laura was an animal, she would be a monkey as she is very energetic and always up to mischief.

Tina Pavey

Bank Staff

Hi I am Tina.

Tina’s interests include group walking and charity walks

Tina’s favourite activity to lead is outdoor group games such as whats the time Mr Wolf and bug hunting. Tina likes encouraging children to move and develop physically, as well as gaining interest in nature.

If Tina was an animal, she would be one of her dogs because they get lots of sleep, exercise, food and are free spirits.