About

 

Staff

Our core staff are at least Level 3 qualified Early Years Specialists with many years of experience. All staff members regularly update their professional knowledge with relevant training courses to ensure that our practice is dynamic and up-to-date with current government regulations. We are a committed and enthusiastic team and share the responsibilities of leading and running the sessions.

  • Manager: Vicky Starling
  • Deputy Manager : Teresa Schofield
  • Pre-School Staff: Emma Barker, Sophie Bell, Gemma Burgham-Wilson, Holly Davis, Julie Pauling, Marina Pogose, Lindsay Watson, Julie Weeks
  • Administrators: Jo Bell, Esther Beeby

 

Pre-School Opening Hours

9.00 am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday

 

 Term Dates

 

6th January to 13th February 2026

23rd February 2026 (INSET - Closed)

24th February to 27th March 2026

13th April to 22nd May 2026

4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday

1st June 2026 (INSET - CLOSED)

2nd June to 17th July 2026

20th July (INSET - Closed)

 

Organisational Structure

Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees Unit is a registered Charity and the Unit consists of Blue Coat Pre-School (operating during the school day) and Busy Bees which is the Before & After School care for the primary school children.

Although we work very closely with Blue Coat Primary School we operate as a separate business. Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees is overseen by an elected Committee of Management Trustees who are volunteer parents. A separate Parent Committee helps to raise funds.  To become involved with either of these Committees please contact the Administrator for more information.

 

Follow the links below for further information

Pre School Home Page About Fees & Grants To Register/Contact Policies & Documents

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