Meet our lovely team

Nicky Trestail

Manager since May 2004
Deputy Manager since Sept 2000

  • Hi I’m Nicky, I have worked at  St Newlyn East Pre School for 25 years, I am incredibly proud of our wonderful setting.

    I love the outdoors, especially wild swimming and long coastal or moor walks with my family. I  love a challenge and have  completed the Ten Tors and The Copper Trail (60 miles around the perimeter of Bodmin Moor !)  In my  downtime, I  like to crochet and make sea glass art. I love camping and travelling  around the world.

  • Nicky holds a Diploma in Nursery nursing (N.N.E.B) a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education,  a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood studies and Early Years Professional Status.

    Her responsibilities within the setting are:

    • Curriculum planning

    • Safeguarding. (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

    • Health and Safety

    • SENCO – Special Educational Needs co-ordinator

    • Behaviour  Management 

    • First Aid

Louise Gray

Pre school Assistant since January 2017

  • Hi, I'm Louise. My hobbies and interests are swimming, going to the gym, photography and travel. I love to learn about different cultures. I am fluent in Portuguese and can also speak French.

    • Level 2 Diploma Childcare and  Education

    • First Aider

    • Keyworker

Holly Cavanagh

Pre-School Deputy Manager since January 2022
Supervisor since November 2021

  • Hi, I’m Holly and I’ve worked in childcare for almost 9 years now, I'm passionate about outdoor learning in the Early years. Some of my personal hobbies include baking, reading, watching football, long beach walks and vacationing to the snowy mountains for skiing or quiet beach destinations.

    • Level 5 foundation degree in childhood education

    • Level 3 SEND

    • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education

    • Manage setting in the absence of the Manager

    • Keyworker

    • First Aider

Jade Stables

Pre School Assistant since January 2024
Bank staff since December 2023

  • Hi, I’m Jade. I'm a busy Mum of four. I love beach walks and cold water swimming. In my downtime I enjoy crafting.

    • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education, working towards level 3

    • Keyworker

    • First Aider

Joely Hawkes

Pre school assistant since July 2017
Room leader since November 2021

  • Hi, Im Joely, I love swimming and Spa Days, and a bit of karaoke! Yes, sometimes I get up and sing (P.S. I  can’t actually sing), I love watching the sunset and long walks with my dogs.

    • Level 3 Diploma Early Learning and Childcare.

    • Keyworker

    • First Aider

Jo Mitchell

Pre School Assistant since April 2023

  • Hi, I’m Jo. I enjoy travelling and skiing and was lucky enough to work a winter and summer season for a family ski company in Saas Fee, Switzerland. I completed the 2009 London Marathon, and have climbed Mount KilimanJaro. Above all, I love family time, watching my son play football, and my daughter dance,  bike rides and getting stuck into a good book.

    • NNEB level 3 Diploma

    • Baby room lead

    • Key Worker

    • First Aider

Jess Buplin

Pre School Assistant since September 2024

  • Jess enjoys gardening and being outdoors, and loves to go camping with her two boys. In her downtime Jess loves art and craft.

    • Working towards her level 3 in early childhood education.

    • First aider 

    • Various directed responsibilities