Contact Us

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 607147 / 07985 579027 or email us at littleflyersad@gmail.com

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

01590 607147

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

Manager

Health and Safety Officer

Designated Safeguarding Lead

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.

Jayne Selby

Childcare Practitioner

I have worked in Early Years settings for many years and feel there is something truly amazing about seeing children progress and develop into their own characters.

I particularly love working at Little Flyers where the children have the chance to progress at their own pace, learn through play and enjoy the magical experience of being a child.

Qualifications

  • NNEB Diploma in Early years

Alice Needle

Childcare Practitioner

I am currently working towards my BA Degree in Childhood Studies. I previously worked as a teaching assistant in a Primary School, and I am really enjoying getting to know the children at Little Flyers.

Qualifications

  • Working towards BA Hons Degree in Ealy Childhood

  • Level 4 and 5 Foundation in Early Years

Lucy Bird

Childcare Practitioner

Having completed my A levels in 2024, I worked at Little Flyers over the summer. I really enjoyed seeing how children learn and getting to know their individual personalities. I am now working towards my Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education alongside working at Little Flyers

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education - ongoing

Ruby Biddiscombe

Deputy Manager

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

I have recently achieved my Early Childhood degree and am passionate about working and supporting children and families. I love watching children learn and grow into their own individual lovely selves.

Qualifications

  • Early Childhood Degree (Level 6) BA Hons.

  • Childrens Play and Learning Development level 3 Extended Diploma

  • Level 5 Early Years

  • 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

Miranda Elliott

Childcare Practitioner

I have worked with children for many years, having qualified with a BTEC in nursery after leaving school. I have worked in many different settings over the years. I had a career break to have my children, who both attended Little Flyers. After they left I decided that I would like to join the team, I love to see the children thriving in a small community nursery.

Qualifications

  • BTEC in caring services (nursery nursing)

  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Gemma Von Kaufmann

Childcare Practitioner

I am currently studying a T-Level Education and Early Years Course. I love being a part of children's growth and development

Qualifications

  • T-Level Education and Early Years Course

Melanie Haynes

Childcare Practitioner (bank staff)

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.

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 Person

Ruth Conway

Secretary

Emily Cornford

Treasurer

Sam Kimber

Administrator

Becci Symons

Committee Members

Sally von Kaufmann

Sophie Gates

Andrew Cornford