About Us
We lead an excellent, dedicated & loyal team consisting of…
Management Team
Lynn has been a Manager at Rainbows for over 20 years, she is Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric First Aid as well as Level 4 in Safeguarding. She is also Thomas trained. Lynn is our Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead. Lynn’s 2 children & 4 grandchildren have all attended Rainbows.
Sarah has been at Rainbows since 2015 & joined the management team 2021. Sarah is fully qualified with her Level 2 & 3 in Early Years Education & Care, as well as Level 2 in Autism Awareness. She is Level 4 qualified in Safeguarding and Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid. Sarah is our Health & Safety officer. Sarah has 2 daughters, her youngest attended Rainbows.
Sarah has been at Rainbows since 2009, she holds a Diploma in Children & Young Peoples workforce level 3 as well as Level 2 in Autism Awareness and Thomas trained. She also is NCFE Cache level 3 – special educational needs coordinators in Early Years Setting qualified. Sarah has a Level 3 Award for Early Years SEN Coordination.She is Level 4 qualified in Safeguarding and Level 3 Paediatric First Aid. Sarah is also our SENCO lead. Sarah’s daughter attended Rainbows
Woodlands Team
Debbie has been at Rainbows since 2014. She is a fully qualified teacher & brings over 20 years of knowledge & experience to Rainbows, she is also a teacher at a local Infant School where she teaches Year R to year 2 children. Debbie is Level 3 qualified in Safeguarding & Paediatric First Aid. Debbie’s 2 daughters have both attended Rainbows.
Lisa joined Rainbows in 2021, she is Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education. Lisa is Deputy Senco & is supported by Sarah Guy. She has her Level 3 in Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid. Lisa also her her Level 2 Food & Hygiene qualification as well as Prevent Duty.
Anna has been at Rainbows since the start of 2021. She has over 26 years experience and part owned a preschool for 24 years. She is qualified in Early Years education, Safeguarding Level 4, Prevent Duty, Level 4 Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Behaviour Management.
Vicki Ryves – Early Years Educator
Vicki joined Rainbows September 2021. She is Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education as well as her Level 3 in Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid. Vicki has 2 boys, both have attended Rainbows.
Laura has been at Rainbows since 2020, she was previously a childminder before joining us. She is Level 3 qualified in Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding. She is also qualified in food hygiene. Laura has her CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education. Laura’s 3 sons & daughter have all attended Rainbows.
Diane joined Rainbows in September 2023, she holds an NNEB certificate in Early Years Education (equivalent to a Level 3).She has 26+ years of childcare experience including 16 years being a nanny. She has her Level 3 in Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid.
Jodie Treadaway – Early Years Educator
Jodie is currently working towards completing her Level 3 in Early Years Education. She is also qualified in food hygiene Level 2. Jodie’s daughter and one of her sons both attended Rainbows.
Emma Joy – Early Years assistant
Emma has many years experience working with children, She has her Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. Emma prepares and helps children with their snack as well as supporting the team.
Village Team
Vicky Giles – Early Years Educator
Vicky joined Rainbows in October 2024 and is a senior member of the team. Vicky has a foundation degree in childhood studies, she has 8 years experience with babies and toddlers. Vicky has her Level 4 Safeguarding qualification as well as her Paediatric First Aid. Vicky eldest son attended Rainbows Woodlands.
Sandra joined Rainbows in September 2024. She is the deputy senco for the Rainbows Village setting & is supported by Sarah Guy. She is Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education. She has her Level 3 in Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid.
Sandra joined Rainbows in September 2024, . She is currenty working towards completing her Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. She has her Paediatric First Aid.
Katie Brown– Early Years Educator
Katie joined Rainbows in September 2024, . She is currently working towards completing her Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. She has her Paediatric First Aid. Katie’s daughter currently attends Rainbows.
Sadie Layton – Early Years Educator
Sadie has her Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. She has her Paediatric first aid qualification. Sadie’s son attended Rainbows and her youngest is with us now too.
Lou joined Rainbows in September 2024, She prepares and helps the children with their morning snack as well as supporting the team. She is currently working towards completing her Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education. She has her Level 2 Food & Hygiene qualification. Lou’s 5 children have all attended Rainbows.