Hello, my name is Karen Barnes and I have been working at New Millside for over 10 years, starting as an Assistant and now Manager, SENDCo and Deputy DSO.

I have 3 children ranging from 37 to 18 years old and 3 grandchildren age 12 to 4. All three of my grandchildren attended New Millside, the youngest still attends, and my youngest daughter also attended.
I think this gives me a great understanding of the concerns, wishes, aspirations and needs from all perspectives.  I am committed to the idea of ‘every child is a unique child’ and am passionate about getting to know fully every child at New Millside, so that I can help them to feel completely safe and understood.  I feel strongly that a positive first experience of education is essential and at this age that means a place where you feel acknowledged, praised and encouraged.

I have a Diploma Level 3 in Childcare & Development, SENDCo training, designated safeguarding officer training, Advanced Speech & Language training and a variety of child development courses including English as an Additional Language and Makaton, Pediatric First Aid & Epilepsy.  I am currently working towards a Diploma in Autism Awareness and have completed levels 1 to 3 in Autism Awareness which includes managing a setting and teaching autism awareness. I have a good basic understanding of French and Spanish.

Hello, my name is Charlie. I am 20 years old and currently an apprentice at the New Millside Pre-school working towards my level 3 Certificate in childcare and development with Aylesbury College.

I originally completed my apprenticeship as a level 2 last year and am now so happy to be gaining my level 3 at new millside too!

I love children and watching them progress and seeing their true personalities blossom as they grow older. It is a true passion of mine and I am very excited for my future in childcare.

I have two younger sisters aged 11 and 4. From a young age I had always enjoyed helping out with them and watching them grow. My personality is very calm yet positive and in my spare time I love being with my family and enjoy walking/exploring through different and new places.

Hello my name is Stephanie Raby. I have been married for 13 years and have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys.

I have worked for New Millside Pre-school since 2014 and I love it here!  I have over 20 years’ experience in the childcare sector with a qualification in NVQ 2. 

It's my passion to see the development of the children through early years and I believe the support we provide will help them shape their future when moving into mainstream school.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my own children and of course my husband!

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Hello my name is Sandy Booker, i have been working at New Millside for 12 years.

I am married and have two girls aged 21 and 23. I have a Diploma Level 3 in Childcare and Development and a  Paediatric First Aid  qualification, more recently I attended a course on self-regulation for behaviour.

I was  appointed as Deputy SENDCO from September 2017. I love helping the children feel safe and explore their world through playing and having fun.

I enjoy gardening and walking my dog.

My name is Nazia and I have been with New Millside for 3 years.  I started as a lunch club assistant and I worked my way up to full time.  This was my first job when I finished college and I love my job.  I have many nieces and nephews so lots of experience of being with children.  I love to watch children grow and develop their personalities.

My name is Aneeka Amjad; I have been working at New Millside since 2014.

I am married and I am level two qualified practitioner. I started as a lunch club assistant as part time and worked my way up to first full time, then to Eal lead and now to room leader. I have also worked with children with additional needs and have achieved tier 1 autism training. I have completed many courses for my role and will do so in the future.

I have always loved to work with children and seeing their little personality’s blossom. I am very creative and absolutely love messy play. I am enthusiastic for my future ahead in childcare. I can speak English, Urdu and Potwari. I have many nieces and nephews who I spend time with on a regular basis and enjoy it very much most of who have attended New Millside Pre-school.

I am the second eldest sister in the family I have one elder sister who also works at New Millside and a younger sister is currently a volunteer here, and one younger brother. I also have my Aunty that also works here with her youngest child attending at the moment.

My name is Mahdia Benyessaad and I have 2 lovely boys (12y and 6y) I have over 8 years experience of working with children of varying abilities as working with therapists, after gaining my NVQ2 in childcare , I always felt my vocation was in helping children reach their full potential.