Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving excellence in all areas. They are enthusiastic and work well together as part of a friendly and motivated team. Ofsted 2018

All our team are trained in First Aid.

• Anna Warwick: Supervisor, N.N.E.B Level 3

Having qualified in 1990 with the National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB), Anna spent the next 12 years living and working in west London, gaining valuable experience in all aspects of nursery work including maternity nursing and working as a Nanny. During this time she met Craig, now her husband, who is also the pre-school Deputy Supervisor. Anna and Craig have two children, Elliot and Amelia, and live locally in the area of Suffolk where Anna grew up.

• Craig Warwick: Deputy Supervisor, BA Hons, CCLD Level  6

Craig was initiated into the world of childcare when the family moved from Berkshire to Anna’s home county, Suffolk. To enable Anna to return to work, Craig stayed at home to look after their children and was bitten by the childcare bug! Craig then worked in a variety of settings while studying for his NVQ 3, and then became Deputy Supervisor at Stepping Stones. Craig undertook his Foundation Degree and has since graduated with BA Honours in Childcare, Learning and Development. He is also the settings Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENco).

• Eryka Chantry: Assistant Practitioner,  Level 3

Eryka, originally from Poland, moved to Suffolk a few years ago. She lives in Thorington with her British husband and two young children, and joined Bramfield Stepping Stones in March 2023 as an apprentice. Eryka has since completed her ‘Early Years Educator level 3’ qualification. She loves working with children and contributing to their education and development.

Eryka Chantry, asystentka przedszkolna, poziom 3.

Eryka, z pochodzenia Polka, zamieszkala w Suffolk kilka lat temu. Mieszka w Thoringhton z mezem i dwojka dzieci. Daczyla do nas w marcu 2023 roku jaki praktykantka. 

Eryka, beda z nami, ukonczyla kurs “nauczanie wczesnoskolne, poziom 3”.

Kocha prace z dziecmi, oraz uwielbia pomagac im w ich rozwoju fizycznym I edukacyjnym. 

Mel Blagden Admin Assistant

Mel started working at Stepping Stones Pre-School in June 2010 to take on some of the Admin duties from the Treasurer and Anna.  She now works each Monday at pre-school where she enjoys getting to know the parents and children which she describes as “a welcome distraction!!” Mel lives in Halesworth with her husband and two children, who she says “are growing up far too fast”.  Mel also works for The World Land Trust, a conservation charity based in Halesworth.  Mel enjoys doing family based activities such as walking, cycling and currently badminton.