Staff
At Trull Saplings preschool, our dedicated and nurturing staff members aim to create a joyful and stimulating environment for all the children in our care.
At our preschool, we believe that a caring and committed staff is at the heart of a successful early childhood education program. We are here to partner with families, guide young minds, and build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Our team is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and educational experience for each child. Get to know the wonderful individuals who make our preschool a place of growth, laughter, and learning.
Our team
Claire Lawrence
Supervisor, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Key Person
Qualified Teacher, Introduction to Child Protection & Working Together (DSL trained), Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Laura Haramis-Durban
Early Years Practitioner Key Person SENCo
Level 3 (NNEB) Diploma in Nursery Nursing, Level 2 Teaching Assistant Diploma, Behavioural Therapy, Autism Awareness
Caroline Pearl
Early Years Practitioner Key Person
Paediatric Trained Nurse, Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Susan Paver
Early Years Practitioner Key Person
Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning & Development, Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Katherine Walker
Early Years Practitioner Key Person
Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning & Development, Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Samantha Parkinson
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Laura Chinn
Relief Practitioner Early Years, Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Lauren Welch
Relief Practitioner Early Years
Comfort Smithson
Business Manager
The Preschool team undertake further training to help them to keep up-to-date with Early Years legislation and to enhance their professional development.
Additional staff qualifications include Food and Hygiene, Somerset Total Communication, Manual Handling and Health & Safety.
Our Preschool keeps up-to-date with best practice in early years care and education.