Our Staff
Our Team

Ami Hay
Manager Level 5 in Early Years
Hello my name is Ami and I have been part of the Avon Small Saints family since 2016.
I have been preschool manager since September 2018 and have thoroughly enjoyed implementing positive changes to the learning environment for the
children in our care.
I have worked in Early years for many years and have gained many qualifications starting from my NVQ 2 up to my level 5 in leadership and management. I absolutely love working with children and seeing them thrive and grow. I also enjoy learning and gaining new skills along the way.
In my spare time I love spending quality time with my family, going on country walks with our dog Paddy and relaxing with a good book.

Sean Bradfield
Finance Administrator
Hello I am Sean I joined the team in September 2021 as the Finance Administrator, I have a background in business banking helping small to medium businesses transition to digital bookkeeping and banking.
In my spare time I enjoy watching and playing football, spending time with family and walking our 2 dogs.

Laura Blackburn
Deputy Manager Level 5 In Early years
My name is Laura, I’m the Deputy manager at Avon Small Saints Preschool. I joined the preschool in December 2018. I have been working in Early years education since 2011. I have completed my Level 5 leadership and management in early years. I really enjoy working at Avon Small Saints Preschool. I love the family home from home environment that we have created.

Jessica Harper
Level 3 Practitioner SENCO
Hi I’m Jess, I started at Avon Small Saints in January 2019 as Senco and Key Worker in Rainbow Group.
I qualified from Lincoln College in 2010 as a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner. Since then, I have worked in nurseries in Lincolnshire and Wiltshire from birth to 5 years and also worked in British Primary School based in Germany as a Learning Support Assistant.
I love working with children to support them with their individual needs and development. I also have training in Positive Behaviour Management which is something I am passionate about when working in Early Years.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, I have 2 children of my own where we enjoy exploring our environment and getting out on walks and bike rides!

Hannah Schmidt
Level 3 Practitioner/ Bank Staff
Hi I am Hannah I am level 3 qualified in childcare and have been working in childcare for 11 years. I have been a Bank support practitioner at Avon small saints since 2019 and have worked at other local nurseries previous to that. I Have two children of my own and enjoy spending time with them and being with friends exploring the outdoors.

Sophie Moore
Level 3 Apprentice
Hi I am Sophie I joined Avon Small Saints Preschool in December 2020. I am currently working towards my Level 3 in Childcare. I Started helping out in a local playgroup with my own children and discovered my passion for working with children. I love the smiles on the children’s faces when they learn something new and watching them develop and grow.

Meg Ardington
Level 3 Practitioner
In my spare time I love to be outside with my family, we especially love to visit the farm.

Kelly
Support Practioner

Emily
Cleaner
Trustees

Tyree Pulham
Trustee

Belinda Watt
Trustee

Denise O'Brien
Trustee
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About Avon Small Saints
Avon Small Saints is a Pre-school based in Netheravon, Wiltshire, that provides a caring and homely environment for children to develop and grow.
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Avon Small Saints, High St, Netheravon, Wiltshire SP4 9PJ
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