Manager: Francesca Lewis
Francesca is the magical mastermind behind the scenes here at Pollington Preschool, helping to keep our little world running smoothly with a whole lot of love, passion and sparkle! With a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care, Cesca brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to our Preschool Family. Having been part of our Pollington Preschool Family for an incredible 10 years (WOW!), Cesca truly is a familiar and much-loved face within our setting! From organising The Tribe and being a friendly, familiar face for parents, to overseeing funding, holiday clubs, sessions, social media and parent partnerships, Cesca has her fabulous fingers in all sorts of magical pies! She's our go-to guru for all those questions, queries and little quibbles, ensuring our children, families and team feel supported every step of the way. With her passion, dedication, creativity and heart of gold, we couldn't imagine anyone better to help manage our sparkly little Preschool! Cesca is always sharing her magic, making memories and helping our little stars shine brighter every single day!

Interim Assistant Manager (Adventurers Room Lead and Learning & Development Lead): Lottie Beaumont
Lottie has been part of our Pollington Preschool Tribe for 5 WHOLE YEARS! From starting her journey with us as an apprentice to successfully completing her Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Lottie has grown from strength to strength and become an absolutely invaluable member of our team. We are SO proud of her journey and all the sparkle she brings to our preschool! Lottie is our incredible Adventurers Room Lead, filling each day with love, laughter, creativity, and exciting opportunities for our little people to explore! From imaginative invitations to play, to beautiful masterpieces glistening with glitter and sparkle, Lottie makes sure there is always something magical happening in her room! Alongside leading Adventurers, Lottie is also our fabulous Learning & Development Lead, overseeing our children's learning journeys, the EYFS curriculum, and our social media! With her passion for Early Years, she is dedicated to ensuring our little people have meaningful experiences that celebrate their individuality, support their development, and help them reach their full potential. We couldn't think of anyone better for such an important role! Lottie has a wonderful, reassuring approach to supporting children's behaviour, helping our superstars feel heard, understood, and safe as they navigate their big feelings and explore the world around them. She knows that every little interaction is an opportunity to build confidence, independence, and positive relationships!

Early Intervention Manager: Alice Glasby
Alice joined us as an Early Years Educator after ZOOOMING through her Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification... fast forward seven years, Alice has gone on to complete her BA Hons and Masters Degree in Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - so it seems only fitting that she is our super-duper Designated SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead! Every superhero has their superpower, and Alice’s is her incredible passion for inclusion, communication, and helping every little person shine! Alice is dedicated to making sure every child feels valued, understood, celebrated, and empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Alice is qualified to Level 4 in Makaton, giving her specialist skills in supporting communication and helping children find their voices in ways that work for them. With her specialist knowledge and understanding of family support, Alice is always ready to offer guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. She recognises that every family’s journey is unique and is committed to building strong, trusting relationships where families feel supported, included, and confident every step of the way. Her mission? To celebrate differences, create opportunities, empower families, and help every little star shine as brightly as they possibly can! After 8 wonderful years of love, laughter and preschool magic, Alice has now headed off on her next magical adventure, becoming a mummy! Alice is currently on maternity leave for now but will be back with our little preschool family next year!

Senior Lead for Explorers (Room Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead): Maddie Beaumont
Maddie is a long-standing member of our Tribe and is a Level 5 qualified Early Years Educator - woohoo!!! Every superhero has a special mission, and Maddie’s is all about keeping our amazing little people safe, happy, and thriving! With her caring nature, passion for helping children flourish, and a heart full of dedication, Maddie is on an exciting journey to become our very own Safeguarding Champion! Maddie is currently completing her Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, building her knowledge and skills to help ensure that every child in our care is protected, listened to, and supported. She is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where every little person feels secure, valued, and confident enough to explore the world around them. As our wonderful Room Leader in Explorers, Maddie brings enthusiasm, care, and a sprinkle of magic to her room every day! She is dedicated to supporting her team, creating exciting learning opportunities, and helping our little explorers develop their confidence, independence, and curiosity as they take their next steps on their learning adventures! Maddie understands that safeguarding is about so much more than keeping children safe; it’s about building trusting relationships, recognising every child’s individual needs, listening to their voices, and making sure they feel loved, respected, and understood. She is committed to working in partnership with families and colleagues to give every child the very best start in life!

Senior Lead for Little Explorers (Physical Activity and Nutrition Lead): Georgia Biddle
Georgia previously worked alongside us as a student educator but when completed a level 3 qualification in early years and decided to stay on with us as a permanent member of our tribe. Fast forward a few years and Georgia has now successfully graduated with a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies – woohoo!! Georgia is our warm, caring, super-sparkly Little Explorers Superhero, with an amazing sense of humour and a personality that our children absolutely ADORE! From big snuggles and reassuring smiles to bubbly giggles and exciting provocations, Georgia creates a warm, inviting environment where our tiniest adventurers feel safe, loved, and ready to explore the wonderful world around them! Georgia understands just how important those first steps into preschool life are for our little people and their families. She goes above and beyond to make those early experiences feel special, nurturing, and full of fun! From sensory adventures and exciting discoveries to those all-important cuddles and comforting moments, Georgia helps our little explorers settle, build confidence, and flourish at their own pace. Georgia is also on an exciting journey towards becoming our champion in Physical Activity and Nutrition! She is passionate about giving our children the very best start in life by encouraging active play, healthy eating, positive oral health habits, and toileting independence. Georgia recognises that these little everyday experiences are BIG opportunities to develop confidence, independence, and healthy habits that will last a lifetime! Filling our Little Explorers room with love, laughter, warmth, and endless opportunities for our youngest children to grow, learn, and shine! She knows that when little people feel safe, secure, and loved, amazing things can happen!

Early Years SEND Support Practitioner: Mia Biddle
Mia joined us as a Level 3 Early Years Educator and has qualified with a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies! Mia is a fabulous asset to our Tribe based in the Adventurers classroom working alongside our 3- and 4-year-olds! Mia is on a journey to complete her Level 3 Award for SENCO in Early Years Settings – and we are oh so proud!! Every superhero has a special power, and Mia’s is her incredible passion for celebrating individuality, championing inclusion, and making sure every one of our amazing little people feels valued, understood, and truly special! Mia has valuable experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and is passionate about creating an environment where every child can flourish in their own unique way. She believes that every child deserves equal opportunities, exciting experiences, and the chance to shine brightly! Mia is also qualified in Makaton, using this wonderful additional form of communication to help our little superstars express their thoughts, feelings, and needs with growing confidence. She understands that communication looks different for everyone and is passionate about breaking down barriers, building meaningful connections, and ensuring every child feels listened to, understood, and heard. Mia’s mission is to spread kindness, champion equality, embrace diversity, and empower every little superstar to be proud of who they are! Because in Mia’s world, every child matters, every voice counts, and EVERYONE deserves the opportunity to sparkle!

Early Years Educator: Eve McKay
Every superhero brings their own special magic to the Tribe, and Eve has certainly brought a whole lot of sparkle to Pollington Preschool! After making the exciting move from a well-established career at a private day nursery in Wakefield, Eve joined our team with a wealth of knowledge, fabulous ideas, and a huge passion for creating magical learning experiences for our little people! Eve is a much-loved member of our Tribe, working alongside our wonderful 2 year olds in the Explorers class, to create a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, confident, and capable of exploring the world around them. She understands just how important these early years are and is passionate about providing opportunities for our little explorers to develop their independence, build relationships, and discover just how amazing they can be! Eve isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves, get down to the children's level, and dive headfirst into their wonderful world of curiosity and imagination! Eve knows that messy play is about so much more than getting mucky; it's about exploring new textures, developing fine motor skills, building confidence, experimenting, problem-solving, and learning through those all-important hands-on experiences! Eve holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years at Level 5, bringing valuable knowledge and experience to our setting. She is always full of fabulous ideas to inspire our little learners, creating exciting opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of discovery. Whether she's introducing a new sensory experience, supporting a little one's latest fascination, or celebrating those wonderful lightbulb moments, Eve is dedicated to making every experience meaningful, memorable, and FUN!

Early Years Educator: Tia Hughes 
Wow, where has the time gone?! Tia has been part of our Pollington Preschool Tribe for a whole YEAR now! Tia joined us in September 2025 after successfully completing her Level 3 qualification in Early Years, bringing with her a passion for supporting our little people as they learn, grow, and discover the wonderful world around them! Tia is based in our wonderful Explorers class, working alongside our amazing 2 year olds as they navigate this exciting stage of their development. From those first steps towards independence to developing friendships, discovering new interests, and building confidence, Tia loves being part of all those precious little milestones! She understands that every child is unique and is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where our little explorers feel safe, supported, and confident enough to give everything a go! Tia loves getting hands-on with creating exciting learning experiences that capture the children's curiosity and imagination. From sensory exploration and creative activities to playful investigations and everyday discoveries, she encourages our little learners to explore using all their senses, ask questions, experiment, and learn through doing! Because at this age, even the smallest discovery can lead to the BIGGEST learning opportunities! Over the past year, Tia has continued to develop her knowledge, confidence, and experience, becoming a valued member of our Tribe. Supporting 2 year olds is full of magical moments, unexpected adventures, and plenty of giggles, and we love seeing Tia embrace every opportunity to help our little people thrive!

Early Years Apprentice: Mia Theakstone
Mia first joined our Pollington Preschool Tribe in September 2024 and has been blossoming as she continues her exciting journey into the wonderful world of Early Years! Mia has almost finished her Level 3 Early Years qualification apprenticeship and is embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and develop her knowledge as she takes those first steps towards becoming a fabulous Early Years practitioner! Mia is based in our Explorers class, making it her very own home-from-home! Mia LOVES getting stuck into all things messy! From squishing gloop and exploring exciting textures to creative sensory adventures, she's always ready to roll up her sleeves and join the fun! She knows that messy play is about so much more than making a mess; it's about encouraging curiosity, developing little hands, and giving our explorers the freedom to investigate and discover the world around them! If there's music playing, Mia is ready for a boogie! She loves bringing music and movement into the children's day, encouraging our little people to dance, sing, express themselves, and develop their coordination and confidence - all while having the BEST time! Mia has a beautiful way of lighting up anyone’s day with her gentle nature, warm smile, and lovely caring personality! Whether it’s sharing a giggle with our explorers, offering a comforting cuddle, or simply bringing her bubbly energy into the room, Mia has a special little sparkle that makes everyone around her feel happier. She reminds us that sometimes it’s the smallest gestures, the warmest smiles, and the kindest hearts that make the BIGGEST difference!

Early Years Assistant: Sophie Tomlinson
We are delighted to have Sophie back with us!  Originally Sophie came as a work experience student and has returned to work with us as an early years assistant.  Sophie has a real gift working children, she ooozes love and warmth, great for building those key relationships. Sophie loves nothing more than getting down to a child's level and exploring new ideas with our Adventurers children.  Having now completed her law degree, Sophie is has been expanding her knowledge and experience working with our Adventurer children full time!  Whooo!!