Our team

Christine Hipgrave – Manager

Christine joined the Pre-school in December 2002 as our toddler group co-ordinator & took her qualifications to become a pre-school keyperson before then becoming the Manager in April 2006.

Christine is NVQ Level 3 qualified in Early Years Care and Education. Christine is our Lead Child Protection and Health & Safety Officer.

Our Butterfly Team

Amy Biggs – Deputy Manager

Amy started with our pre-school in 2016. Amy has a Diploma in early years child care, a first aider and the settings Senco. In September 2019 Amy was promoted to Deputy Manager and also run our toddler group.

Mary Fryer – Room Leader

Mary joined Chalk Hill Preschool in January 2023.

Mary has a BEd Primary (Hons) for 3-7 year olds and started teaching in 1993 and also holds a nursery nursing diploma. Mary is a wonderful addition for our children moving onto reception.

Our Caterpillar Team

Roxanne Stagg – Room Leader

Roxanne joined us in September 2023. She has her early years qualification along with a level 2 in understanding mental health in the early years.

Roxanne has previously worked independently as a childminder and also in a residential home for children with complex additional needs.

Nina Hewlett

Nina started with us as bank staff and then went on to complete her NVQ2 qualifications with us and these she passed in 2024.

Nina has also completed a 1 year course for music in the early years

Supporting Bank Staff

Grant Mears

Grant joined us during 2024 after having been part of the support in another setting for many years.

Having settled in and been a big hit with the children, Grant has chosen to do his early years qualifications with Chalk Hill Preschool.

Shelley Robinson

Shelley joined us in 2023 and is a regular support in setting. She has an NVQ3 in the early years and has many years of childcare under her belt.

Shelley is now taking her BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Education qualification within the preschool.