Here at Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School, we have a team of dedicated, enthusiastic and nurturing staff who continuously strive to offer the very best to each young person and their family.

Meet the Team

Tracy Sidgwick
  • Playleader, SENCo, Behaviour Management and DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Qualification and Training:

  • Diploma in Pre-School Practice, Level 3

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • Prevent Training

  • Food Hygiene Level 2

Melissa Goaten

Deputy Playleader and Deputy DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Qualification and Training:

  • Diploma in Pre-School Practice, Level 3

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • Prevent Training

  • Food Hygiene Level 2

Danita Hutchinson

Play Assistant

Qualification and Training:

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • Prevent Training

  • Food Hygiene Level 2

Maxine Lofthouse

Early Years Practitioner

Qualification and Training:

  • Diploma Children & Young People's Workforce

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Safeguarding Level 1

  • Prevent Training

  • Food Hygiene Level 2

Samantha Carson
  • Chair

Diane Tomlinson
  • Treasurer

Geraldine Batchelor
  • Secretary

Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School Committee, including Key Members:

As a registered charity, Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School is overseen by a committee of volunteers.

We are always pleased to welcome new parents and carers who are interested in joining the committee and playing an active part in the management of the Pre-School.