Staff
See and find out about our staff below:

Holly
Holly is Pre-school manager, SENDCo and administrator. She is also the setting designated safeguarding lead. She has been working at pre-school since 2017. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare, a level 3 qualification as a SENDCo and a level 5 qualification in leadership and management in early years. Holly is currently working towards a level 7 qualification in Early years leadeship and mangement. Holly is one of our tapestry coordinators and also works as a support to our new members of the team as part of our key person system.

Jasmyn
Jasmyn has worked at pre-school since 2024 and is now an apprentice at pre-school. She is currently working towards a level 2 qualification in childcare. Jasmyn is another member of the team who plays a big role in arts and craft and the displays you see in the setting. Jasmyn does now form part of our key person system and is supported by Holly when needed.

Pauline
Pauline is the pre-school deputy manager. She has been working at the pre-school since 2002 and has a level 3 qualification in childcare. Pauline is one of our tapestry coordinators (our observation/record keeping programme). She works as part of our key person system and is our deputy safeguarding lead. Pauline is our art and crafts expert and is usually responsible for making the displays in the setting.

Ellie
Ellie is our current apprentice, she is working towards a level 3 qualification in childcare, she has been working at pre-school since 2025. Ellie now forms part of our key person system over with support from Holly.

Natasha
Natasha is a pre-school assistant. She has been working at the pre-school since 2012. She has a level 1 & 2 qualification in childcare. Natasha works as part of our key person system. She has a special interest in healthy eating, fitness and physical development.

Janet
Janet was the manager at pre-school before retiring, but still helps out with holiday and sickness cover and supports when needed. She has worked at preschool since 1988 and has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

Paula
Paula is a pre-school assistant; she has been working at preschool since 2017. She has a level 2 qualification in childcare and works as part of our key person system. Paula has a special interest in healthy eating and in dental health.

Caroline
Caroline has been working at pre-school since 1990 and has a level 3 qualification in childcare. Caroline was our deputy manager and SENDCo until she retired, she now comes back and works as a support for some of our children with additional needs and also forms part of holiday and sickness cover when needed.
All of our team have the paediatric blended first aid training, alongside the relevant safeguarding training to their role.
Contact Us
Mortimer Hall Preschool
Mortimer Hall
Oxford Road
Marston
OX3 0PH
Email: administrator
Tel: 01865 604 208
Mobile: 07818 236 348
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Opening Times
All Day: 09:00 to 15:00
Mornings: 0900 to 12:00
Afternoons: 12:00 to 15:00
Term Times
Term four: 23rd February 2026 to 27th March 2026
Term five: 13th April 2026 to 22nd May 2026
Term six: 1st June 2026 to 17th July 2026
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About Us
Registered Charity: 1161534
A safe and friendly preschool in the heart of the community of Old Marston in Oxford. Please contact us to find out more.
You can download our most recent Ofsted inspection report here.