Westwood Farm Preschool

Our Staff

Mrs Worlin

Mrs Beisly

Mrs Layfield

Mrs Muir

Miss Fox

Ms Hawker

Mrs Mandrell

Mrs Nay

Miss Lowe

Miss Peters

Mrs Worlin - Manager

I have been at Westwood Farm Pre-School since March 2007, I qualified in December 2009 with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Learning & Development, and in June 2013 completed a Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies.

I am married and have 2 daughters one is at university and the other is a primary school teacher.

I am first aid trained.

I am the first designated safeguarding person

I am a fire warden

I am part of the data protection team

My email address is manager@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Mrs Beisly - Deputy Manager

I have been at Westwood Farm Pre-School since January 2011, and have been qualified since July 2003 with a DCE in Childcare (Diploma in Childcare & Education).

I have a daughter and a son who both attended Westwood Farm Pre-School and are now both at secondary school. I have a dog called Ronnie who is very spoilt.

I am the Health and Safety representative at Pre-School.

I am first aid trained.

I am the second designated safeguarding person

I am a fire warden

I am part of the data protection team

My email address is deputy@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Mrs Layfield - Administrator

I have worked at the Pre-School since January 2014, I qualified in the September in CPW Level 3. I am currently studying for a degree in Early Childhood Studies. I took over as administrator in June 2019.

I am married with 4 children, 2 who are grown up and 2 at Theale Green School.

I am first aid trained.

My email address is admin@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Mrs Muir - SENCO

I started working here as a Lunch Club assistant in September 2015. I have four children a girl and 3 boys all of which attended this Pre-School. 2 are now grown up, the other 2 are at Denefield School.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I am qualified with an NVQ level 3 in Childcare. I have completed my ELSA training.

I am first aid trained.

My email address is sen@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Miss Fox

I started working at Westwood farm Pre-School in September 2018 as a lunchtime assistant. I qualified in March 2020 with an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. I have 2 daughters, one has just started at Reading College studying Early Years Education and my youngest attends Westwood Farm Junior School.

I am first aid trained.

My email address is missfox@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Ms Hawker

I have lived in Tilehurst all my life and have 3 grown up children and 1 Grandson

I worked in a day nursery for 5 years before joining the pre-school in 2011. I qualified in 2014.

I am first aid trained.

My email address is mshawker@westwoodfarmpreschool.com

Mrs Mandrell

I have worked at Westwood Farm Pre-School since 2005 and I passed my CYPW Level 3 in August 2014.

I now only work lunch clubs and cover staff when needed.

I am married with 3 grown up children who all attended Westwood Farm Pre-School.

I also have 5 grandsons, who I look after and they certainly keep me busy.

I am first aid trained.

Mrs Nay

I live locally, I'm married and have two children who both attends a local primary school. I enjoy spending time with my family and I like to run in my spare time.

Miss Lowe - Student

I have recently passed my NVQ2 in childcare and I am currently working towards my NVQ3. I have a 3 year old son and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and days out with my son.

Miss Peters - Student

I have just started studying at Reading College. I am doing a T-Level in Early Years Education Level 3. I have a younger sister who attends Westwood Farm Juniors. I currently have a part time job as a gymnastics coach which I really enjoy.