The Beacon School Nursery, Boys & Girls Aged 3-4

MEd: University of Cambridge, MTheol: University of St Andrews, PGCE: University of Cambridge

Lucy joined The Beacon in 2015, and since then she has taught Year 1, as well as working as the Deputy Head of the Pre-Prep for the last four years.

Lucy is particularly interested in the ways that boys learn and prior to joining the school completed a research-based Masters of Education concerning boys opinions of writing. This was a fascinating insight and showed the benefits of creating a curriculum aimed specifically for boys.

In her spare time, Lucy enjoys reading and is very much looking forward to becoming the Pre-Prep Librarian and having the opportunity to share a range of books, genres and authors with the Little Beacons.

BA Joint Hons Education and Information and Library Studies. PGCE specialising in Early Years.

Claire has over 25 years of experience teaching young children, 20 of which have been at The Beacon, and she absolutely adores it. She has been instrumental in the set-up and success of our Little Beacons Nursery since its opening in September 2021.

Claire finds supporting and encouraging young children’s learning and development such a rewarding experience. From the moment a boy joins our Nursery, Claire embarks on a fun-filled adventure with them. Every day is different and that brings her so much joy. One minute she could be a superhero, saving the world with her trusty fellow superheroes, and the next she could be given a worm to hold, as a special gift from a boy and his curious peers.

Claire makes learning fun. She wants the boys to be passionate about the world in which they live. She strives for the boys to be excited to come to Little Beacons, to be fully engaged during the day and to leave with a smile on their faces.

In her free time, Claire enjoys going to the theatre.

BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 3). Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Level 3 Forest School Leader.

Jenny has been working in Early Years for over 20 years now, and she loves working with Nursery children specifically as they have such an infectious and inquisitive love for life and learning. She truly believes that we should all look at the world through the eyes of a 3-year old!

Jenny genuinely enjoys everything about her job! From helping our Little Beacons explore and learn about the world to supporting them to become independent. Hearing the words "Mrs Grubb, I did it myself!" is extremely joyful! She is proud to have been part of the set-up, launch and ongoing success of our Little Beacons Nursery.

Jenny loves being outside - her favourite place to be is by the sea, and she enjoys going on long walks and hiking with her family.

NVQ level 3 in childcare and education.

Lisa has always had a passion for teaching in Early Years. Now with 17 years’ experience, she was delighted to embark on working with young children in Early Years as soon as she finished her education at school. She believes these years are very important in laying down the foundations for the future development of every child.

Her favourite part of the job is seeing the world through the eyes of a child, helping them to use their imagination to turn everyday objects into whatever the child chooses them to be.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her three children who are 12, 10 and 8 years old. She loves going to parks and visiting museums with her family.

NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board)

Carrie-Anne qualified in 1994 and since then she has worked in various Early Years settings for the past 28 years, starting her career as a Teaching Assistant at The Beacon in November 2021.

Carrie-Anne loves caring and educating young children because they are like ‘sponges’ and soak up every activity, experience and opportunity presented to them. She finds it such a pleasure to be part of our Little Beacons young lives. Carrie-Anne is extremely passionate about each individual she teaches to become independent and unique at their own pace.

She is a mother of four boys ranging from the age of 22 down to 15 years of age. She adores family-time together and enjoys baking (sometimes her boys still offer to help!)

In her leisure time, Carrie-Anne enjoys travelling and having Summer holidays with family and friends.

Mel has been working at The Beacon for over a year in the Admissions Department and is joining the Early Years team in Little Beacons in September. Mel thoroughly enjoys working at The Beacon and the time she has spent interacting with the boys and is very much looking forward to joining the team and supporting the boys as they begin their journey at The Beacon.

Mel is the mother of a 15-year-old boy and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In her leisure time, Mel likes to ski and travel.