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If you have any questions for the Little Flyers team, please complete our super quick form and one of the team will come back to you.

You can also call on 01590 718061 / 07789121675 or email us at littleflyerssway@gmail.com

Village Hall, Middle Road
Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BB
United Kingdom

01590718061

We are a high quality, small, friendly Pre school in the heart of Sway in the New Forest, which has been established for over 40 years.

We currently take children from 2 years until school age and are open 40 weeks per year.

With outstanding staff to child ratios, of never more than 4 children per member of staff, and sometimes as low as 2:1, we feel we can provide an excellent environment for your child to feel safe and secure.

Our staff are fully NVQ trained, with a passion and commitment to making this a fun and welcoming setting for young children.

Staff & Committee

Laura Howard

supervisor

Health and Safety Officer

Safeguarding Lead (Joint with Melanie Haynes)

I have worked at Little Flyers since 2011 and both my boys attended prior to me working here. I love my job, watching the children grow, have fun and learn new skills. Seeing their faces when they accomplish new things is the best!

I have worked at Little Flyers since 2011 and both my boys attended prior to me working here. I love my job, watching the children grow, have fun and learn new skills. Seeing their faces when they accomplish new things is the best!

Qualifications

  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the early years workforce (early years educator).

  • CACHE Level 2 award in employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings.

  • Paediatric first aid.

  • Level 4 safeguarding.

  • Level 2 food hygiene.

  • Anaphylaxis for schools and early years - Level 2.

  • Covid-19 awareness.

  • Covid-19 Implementing protective measures.

  • The Prevent duty in an early years environment.

Ruby biddiscombe

Deputy supervisor

Special Educational needs coordinator (SENCo)

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I am currently studying towards my Level 6 BA Hons Early Childhood Education degree. I love working with children and watching them learn and grow into their own individual lovely selves.

Qualifications

  • Level 5 Early Years

  • Children's Play and Learning Development Level 3 Extended Diploma

  • Paediatric first aid

  • Level 3 Safeguarding

  • SENCO Induction training

  • The Prevent duty in an early years environment - Level 2.

  • Covid-19 Essentials.

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene

Melanie haynes

Childcare practitioner

Safeguarding Lead (Joint with Laura Howard)

After a career break to have my own children I joined little flyers in September 2018. I qualified with my Diploma in childcare in 2003 and I have previously worked as a nanny and in another pre school. I love seeing the children learn, grow and flourish. Working with pre school children is a fulfilling experience, that brings such joy.

Qualifications

  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education.

  • Level 2 safeguarding.

  • Paediatric first aid.

  • Level 2 food hygiene.

Chloe kitcher

(Currently on Maternity leave)

childcare practitioner

I am working towards my level 3 early years qualification. I have always wanted to work with children. I really enjoy watching the children’s personalities grow and seeing them learn so much and have fun.

I am working towards my level 3 early years qualification. I have always wanted to work with children. I really enjoy watching the children’s personalities grow and seeing them learn so much and have fun.

qualifications

  • Level 3 Diploma - In progress.

  • Paediatric first aid.

  • Level 3 safeguarding.

  • Anaphylaxis for schools and early years - Level 2.

  • The Prevent duty in an early years environment.

  • Level 2 food hygiene.

  • Prevent - Covid-19.

Lydia Kelson

Childcare practitioner

I have always wanted to work with children. I have recently qualified as EYFS Level 3 Childcare practitioner. I love helping the children develop and explore new things. I find it really rewarding seeing each child grow in confidence each time they reach a new milestone

Qualifications

  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

  • FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

  • Level 2 in Food Safety

  • Prevent Covid-19

  • Safeguarding (in the process)

Little Flyers Committee

Anyone with an interest in the preschool is welcome to join the committee. We meet every 4 -5 weeks, either at someone’s house or at the pub! We are a really friendly bunch, who would welcome some new faces to help with running the preschool or fundraising. Let a member of staff know if you are interested in joining us and they will point you in the right direction!!

If you’d like to get involved with the committee or just have some, much needed, time to spare at our fundraising events please feel free to attend. Any help or input you would like to give is greatly received.

Chair PersonS

Ruth Conway & Sharon Oakley

Secretary

Joanna Hayter

Treasurer

Sam Bown

Administrator

Becci Symons

Committee Members

Lily Troke

Sam Kimber

Emily Cornford

Andrew Cornford

Tessa Handley

Miranda Elliott

Isabel Page