Meet Our Staff...
Helen Packham
Manager (2011)
Children’s Care Learning and Development Level 3
Hello, my name is Helen and I am the Manager. I started working in Early Years Settings 23 years ago and I’m still loving it! I have three grown up children and am a Granny too.
I have a lovely rescue dog called Buttons and I love the theatre and being out in the garden.
Jade Cornish
Deputy Manager (2012)
MA in Early Years
Early Years Professional Status
Hello, my name is Jade and I am the Deputy Manager at Barn Owls Pre-School. I live in Bexhill and love spending time at the seaside with my family at our beach hut. I enjoy reading and keep fit activities.
Jo French
Deputy Manager
SENCO Level 3
Early Years Educator Lvl3
I am a Mum of two to Poppy and Charlie.
I live in Burwash and my interests are arts and crafts, cooking and gardening.
I love the countryside, walking and cycling.
Jo has worked at Barn Owls since 2004.
Nicky Menzies
Safeguarding Officer
Early Years Educator Level 3
I am a mum of two grown up boys and have a cat called Remi. I have worked in childcare informally since my boys started at playgroup at Etchingham
in 1998 and formally since 2008, so have seen a few changes! I love walking and anything to do with nature!
Ellie Milton
Children’s Care Learning and Development Level 3
Hi, my name is Ellie. I have over 15 years working in childcare. I have 2 children and live in Hurst Green – and I like to make cake!
Chloe Kingshott
Early Years Educator Level 3
I’m Chloe and I started at Barn Owls as a
student. I loved being here so stayed on once I became qualified. I studied Childcare at Sussex Coast college for 9 months while on placement here where I made many friendships with the children, parents and staff. I am enjoying continuing to learn while doing what I love!
Tasha Rooney
Liz Giles
Hayley Walsh
Early Years Educator Level 3
Hello! I’m Tasha and I am a Mum to Evie, George and Willow and 2 crazy dogs called Barney and Milo! I have worked with children for around 7 years. My hobbies are horse riding, walking my dogs with the children – and chocolate!