Siobhan Keen
Manager, Level 3
DSL

We welcomed Siobhan in May 2019. She moved from KiddiCaru Nursery in Basingstoke, where she had been working for two years, to join our team at Hatch Warren Under Fives. She was promoted to Manager in February 2023.

Siobhan is passionate about her work with children and enjoys watching them grow and become more independent during their time at preschool.

Siobhan is also the Safeguarding Lead within Hatch Warren Under Fives.

She is kept busy at home with her young son and her step daughter.

Siobhan was born in London but has lived in Basingstoke for most of her life. She is always on a diet and constantly failing because she loves food too much!

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Prevent Duty Trained
• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 4

 

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 compliant 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

Jack Brown
Deputy 
Caterpillars Room Lead, Level 3

Jack began working at Hatch Warren Under Fives in 2025 as bank staff and settled in so well that he soon joined us permanently. Jack is now our Deputy and Leads our Caterpillars Room for our younger children. Jack brings lots of energy and enthusiasm to the setting and very quickly built positive relationships with the children and the staff. Jack loves getting stuck in with the activities and will often be messier than the children at the end of the day!

In his spare time Jack loves holidays and travelling and discovering new parts of the world.

Qualifications:

• NVQ 3 Childcare Learning & Development
• First Aid
• The Prevent Duty Trained
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Food Hygiene Level 2

 

Lisa Knapp
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3

Lisa joined Hatch Warren Under Fives in 2005 and is our longest serving member of staff. She decided to follow a career in childcare after two of her boys attended Hatch Warren Under Fives. Lisa realised what a great start it was for them and started to volunteer as a parent helper. She then went on to study for the relevant qualifications and officially became part of the team.

Lisa was appointed Deputy in May 2018 - her three children are now much older and she felt ready to take on more responsibility within the preschool. Her length of service is testament to the fact that she absolutely loves her job working with our wonderful children!

In her spare time Lisa enjoys going for long walks with her dog, Jessie, shopping and keeping fit.

Qualifications:

• NVQ 3 Childcare Learning & Development
• First Aid
• The Prevent Duty Trained
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Food Hygiene Level 2

 

Vicky Hailes
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Vicky joined Hatch Warren Under Fives as an apprentice in January 2022. She has worked in childcare since 2018, and before joining us at Hatch Warren Under Fives she was working at Brighton Hill Preschool. It was her love for working with children that led her to undertake an apprenticeship and she completed her Level 3 in childcare and development in the summer of 2022. She is enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and enjoys building strong relationships with them and watching them grow. Vicky is also our SENCO at Hatch Warren Under Fives.

Vicky has 2 children who keep her busy in her spare time!

Qualifications:

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

 

Jenny Ward
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3

Jenny enjoined a warm welcome back to our team at Hatch Warren Under Fives in September 2022. Jenny was with Hatch Warren Under Fives for many, many years before leaving about ten years ago! Her grandson has recently finished at Hatch Warren Under Fives and Jenny realised how much she has missed working at our preschool. She brings lots of fun and giggles into preschool and the children adore her! Jenny is very passionate about working with children, she loves supporting them grow and progress through their early years journeys. Jenny lives locally in Hatch Warren and when she is not at preschool she takes a very active role in her young grandchildren's lives and enjoys spending time with them.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3
• First Aid
• Safeguarding Level 3
• 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

 

Leah Chamberlain
Early Years Practitioner, Level 2

Leah qualified in childcare many years ago. After starting her career in childcare she then moved into recruitment and HR. After having her own children, Leah began voluntary work at her daughter's preschool, taking on the position of Chairperson for a year. This was her inspiration to return to a childcare role - and we were delighted when she joined Hatch Warren Under Fives at Easter 2023. Leah has an interest in supporting children with additional needs and has completed a number of courses for her development.
In her spare time Leah enjoys spending time with her two children and she also boards dogs who are training to be hearing dogs for the deaf or companion dogs, giving their full time trainers a well earned break.

Qualifications:

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

 

Kelly Keens
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3

Prior to joining the Hatch Warren Under Fives team, Kelly spent over 8 years working at Kiddi Caru. Before moving into childcare Kelly worked in the hospitality industry but as soon as she moved into childcare she quickly realised that working with children was her passion so she worked her way up to gaining her level 3 qualification in 2017. Kelly enjoys working with children because she loves being part of their journey of development and enjoys seeing them succeed in their milestones.

Kelly has two young children which keeps her busy when she is not at work, and if she gets any spare time she enjoys shopping (mostly for her children!), trips to the spa and going out with friends and family.

Qualifications:

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

Janine Smith
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3

Janine joined us in the new year of 2025.

Qualifications:

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

Rebecca Bunce
Early Years Practitioner, Level 3

Qualifications:

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