Meet The Staff

Sarah Badham – EYFS Lead

Hi, I am Mrs Badham and I am Head of Early Years, including Little Chestnuts and the Reception Year within Woodmancote School.  I am also the deputy Headteacher. 

Ruth Skerry – Pre-school Co-ordinator

Hi, I am Mrs Skerry and have been part of the Little Chestnuts’ team since September 2018. I have worked in the early years for the last seven years and still learn something new every day. I love watching the children’s excitement when they discover something new.

My favourite children’s story is ‘Peace at last’ by Jill Murphy.

Laura Galley

Laura Galley – Pre-school Co-ordinator

Hello, I’m Mrs Galley. I have been working in a preschool setting for the past six years and within schools for the past twelve years. I have been at Little Chestnuts since November 2018. I really enjoy being creative with the children and reading their favourite stories. My favourite is ‘Monkey puzzle’.

Hollie Hall

Hollie Hall – Pre-school Assistant

Hi, my name is Mrs Hall. I joined Little Chestnuts in September 2023. I have been working with children aged between 5months – 10years old for 20 years, alongside having 3 children of my own. I enjoy working with children because I like being part of their journey and helping them to learn and grow. 

My favourite children’s story to read is, ‘There’s an ouch in my pouch’.

Amy Rosaman – Pre-school Assistant

Hello my name is Miss Rosaman. I worked at Woodpeckers (afterschool club) until joining the Little chestnuts’ team in September 2019. I enjoy messy play and helping children learn and grow. You can usually find me on the craft table! My favourite children’s book is ‘Monkey puzzle’.

Letitia Coltman – Pre-school Assistant

Hello my name is Miss Coltman. I am a newly qualified practitioner that completed my apprenticeship at Little Chestnuts. I have worked at Little Chestnuts since March 2022 and I also work at woodpeckers (the after school club). I love reading the children their favourite books and watching their imaginations grow. My favourite book is “the tiger who came to tea”. 

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