Our Kempshott Under Fives Preschool Team​​​​​

Julie Farebrother
Business Manager

Julie is responsible for the overall management of both our Kempshott and Hatch Warren Under Fives settings. Julie has a big role which includes, among many other things, supporting and line managing all staff, liaising with the Committee, overseeing safeguarding, health and safety and ensuring we remain complaint under the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.

Prior to moving into the Business Manager role, Julie was the Finance Manager of Hatch Warren and Kempshott Under Fives.

Julie has a dog called Cynder, who keeps her fit, and a teenage son who keeps her equally busy.

Julie has a long background in finance and business, but she also loves working with the children in our preschools and enjoys seeing them progress during their time with us.

Qualifications:

• Safeguarding Level 2&3
• First Aid
• The Prevent Duty Trained

Vonny Hayward
Manager

Vonny joined us as Manager in September 2026. She moved over from our sister setting Hatch Warren Under Fives where she had been our Deputy Manager and 2 year old room lead. Before joining Hatch Warren and Kempshott Under Fives, Vonny worked at other local nurseries.

Yvonne enjoys building relationships with the children and encouraging independence and seeing them achieve new things. Her passion is reading, and she loves sharing stories with the children.

Outside of preschool, Yvonne has 3 children that keep her very busy and she enjoys live music.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• Safeguarding Level 2&3
• DSL Safeguarding Level 4
• First Aid
• The Prevent Duty Trained
• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Level 3 Adult Mental Health: Workplace First Aider

Amy Cunningham
Level 3 - Deputy

Amy joined us in the Autumn term of 2022. She gained her Level 3 qualification in June 2022 after studying for two years at BCOT. She had been working at Kiddi Caru prior to joining the team at Kempshott Under Fives.

Amy is very creative and enjoys art and crafting. In her spare time she enjoys reading and she brings her love of books and reading into preschool to share with the children.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• Safeguarding Level 2&3
• First Aid
• Prevent Duty Trained
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Verity Steele
SEND Lead, Level 3

Verity has been part of our team since 2019, working between our Hatch Warren and Kempshott Under Fives settings.

Verity has worked in childcare for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of settings including day nurseries, preschools and private nannying. She is passionate about her work with children and enjoys building relationships and watching the children develop.

Verity has a wealth of experience in supporting children with additional needs. In her role as SEND Lead, she works closely with families, staff and external professionals, supports EHCP applications and reviews, and helps ensure children are well prepared for their transition into primary school.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Prevent Duty Trained
• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Senco In Early Years Settings Level 3

Suzi Summers
Level 3 - Early Years Practitioner

Suzi joined Kempshott Under Fives in 2022 having previously worked at Westside Preschool. She qualified back in 1995 and has a long standing passion for working with children. She finds working with preschool children fun and rewarding and loves being part of their learning journey. Suzi is a very gentle and nurturing character and has also worked in caring roles.

Suzi has lived in Basingstoke all her life and has a teenage daughter who she loves spending time with. Suzi's other favourite pastimes are family holidays and walking with her dog.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• Safeguarding Level 2&3
• First Aid
• Prevent Duty Trained
• Food Hygiene Level 2