About Us
Welcome to Penguin Pre-School
WHERE FUN BECOMES LEARNING!
Penguin Pre-school
Established in 1993 growing We are a committee run Pre-School and we are registered with OSTED
We are a recognised Charity (charity no Penguin Playgroup 1039260)
The Nurturing & Caring Environment For Your Child
WHERE FUN BECOMES LEARNING!
Penguin Pre-School was established in 1993. The Pre-School was first based at St Pauls Church, then moved to Newtown Community Centre and has now been based at Newtown Methodist Church since 2000.
In 1993 the founder of the Pre-School recognised that in this area of the town there was nowhere for children to play together, and this was the reason the Pre-School was established. The Pre-School was set up as friendly place for parents to leave their children to develop their social skills. The Pre-School to this day prides itself in being a friendly environment, for children to take their first exciting steps into education.
Creative Activities
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Social Development
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Sports & Playing
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Meet Our Teachers
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Leisel Symonds
Manager
Safeguarding Lead Professional (SLP)
Liesel started her career in childcare in 1999, her first job was at Penguin Pre-School as a nursery nurse. She then moved on to work in three other nurseries, as a deputy manager and manager before returning to her roots at Penguin Pre-School in 2011.
Liesel is a mother of two young children.
Liesel is passionate about ensuring that Penguin Pre-School provides the best quality possible in teaching Early Years. She leads a professional team of staff that always go the extra mile to support our children and families.
“I am Proud of all my staff that have been handpicked to work at Penguin Pre-School. The staff share my commitment and dedication to provide quality teaching. We recognise that all children are individuals and tailor our teaching to suit each child. Being a Mum myself I understand the worries experienced by parents/carers when they leave their most precious possessions in our care”.
In her spare time Liesel enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dressmaking and baking.
Rebecca
Deputy Manager/Rockhopper Room Leader
SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities co-ordinator).
Rebecca started her career in childcare in 2010. Rebecca has worked at England’s largest nursery chain for 4 years before joining our team in 2019.
Rebecca has an extensive knowledge of childcare and development. She has a dedicated attitude in providing a caring and nurturing environment for the children to learn and explore.
In her spare time Rebecca enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with her family and friends.
“Rebecca is an enthusiastic practitioner! She is always ready to listen to the children, and provide bespoke activities for all the children in her care.- (Liesel Symonds).
Mary
Emperor Room Leader
Deputy Safeguarding Lead Practitioner (SLP)
Lead Behavior Practitioner
SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities co-ordinator)
Mary Joined Penguin Pre-School in 2006.
Mary is a mother of two fantastic boys.
Mary enjoys seeing the progression of the children at penguin Pre-School through their achievements and development on a daily basis.
Mary also loves attending Early Years courses/training to ensure that she is conducting the best possible practice with the most current knowledge.
Mary enjoys family time and meeting up with her friends in her spare time.
“Mary loves researching new ideas! She is a dedicated, hardworking member of staff” – (Liesel Symonds)
Claire
Rockhopper Practitioner
Equal opportunities co-ordinator
Lead Behaviour Practitioner
Claire joined Penguin Pre-School in 1998.
Claire is the mother of three children and a grandparent of one.
Claire is a caring and fun member of the team who enjoys watching children succeed and grow into independent and confident little people.
In her spare time Claire likes to spend time with family and looking after her grandchild.
“Claire has an artistic flare! She is a very loyal member of staff” – (Liesel Symonds)