Providing early learning for nearly 60 years

Whitsers Preschool Playgroup was founded in 1967 and has provided pre-school learning and care to children in Whittlesford ever since. Whitsers children learn through play, giving them the opportunities to explore indoor and outdoor environments.

Community and respect

We believe children should be viewed as part of a family and within the context of the wider community. They should be respected and valued, so that they will value themselves and know how to respect and value others.

Meet the Whitsers team

<strong>Kate Thorburn</strong>

Kate Thorburn

PLAYLEADER

Level 3 childcare

Designated child protection practitioner

Paediatric first aid

<strong>Jenny Bangham</strong>

Jenny Bangham

DEPUTY PLAYLEADER

Level 3 childcare

Equalities champion (ENCO)

Basic child protection

Paediatric first aid

<strong>Bev Arnold</strong>

Bev Arnold

ADMINISTRATOR

Level 3 childcare

Special educational needs practitioner/contingency staff

Basic child protection

Paediatric first aid

<strong>Donna Lilley</strong>

Donna Lilley

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Level 3 childcare

Designated child protection practitioner

Paediatric first aid

<strong>Grace Arnold</strong>

Grace Arnold

ACTING DEPUTY

Level 3 Childcare

Special educational needs practitioner

Basic Child Protection

Paediatric first aid

<strong>Clare Smyth</strong>

Clare Smyth

EARLY YEARS PRACTICIONER

Basic child protection