Caryll Ingerslev B.Ed (Hons): Headteacher and Manager,Leader of Start Right Core Curriculum, Start Right Dance and Start Right Strings

Caryll is a mother and qualified as a teacher at St. Luke's, Exeter University in 1978 and taught at Topsham First School for a short time. After getting married and having two children, she combined her experiences as a teacher and a mother to develop Start Right Nursery School, which began in June 1988. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Hons) from Exeter University (July 1978), a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years Education at Plymouth University (June 2001), a Postgraduate Certificate in Effective Early Learning from Worchester University (Sept 2005), and Early Years Professional Status (March 2008).Caryll is currently doing a PhD as a part time long distant learning student at the University of Sheffield.

Peter Ingerslev D.A., RIBA: Deputy Manager

Peter is a father. Formerly an architect and lecturer at Exeter College and Taunton, Peter has a diploma in Architecture from Kingston University (1981), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years Education at Plymouth University (June 2001). Peter has had training for Forest School Leadership for Early Years from Bicton College (2006). He has been involved with Start Right from the beginning in June 1988. Since 1993 he has been a full time partner with Caryll, in the running of Start Right Nursery School.

Helen Capps: Administrator 

Helen is a mother. She is involved with all the Start Right administrative work such as booking sessions, waiting lists, fees, Early Years grants, two year old funding, 30 hours funding and general queries.

Lucy Davies: Assistant Teacher in Start Right Core Curriculum

Lucy is a mother. She has NVQ2 in childcare and many years of experience at Start Right.

Dawn Taylor: Assistant Teacher in Start Right Core Curriculum

Dawn is a mother. She is an NNEB Nursery Nurse and has worked in childcare for many years.

Hannah Baker: Teacher and Leader of Start Right Forest School

Hannah is a qualified teacher and a mother who has many years of experience teaching in primary schools and working with under 5s at Belmont Chapel. She has completed Forest School training and is the Leader of Start Right Forest School.

Emma Whittingham: Assistant Teacher and Deputy Leader of Start Right Forest School

Emma is a mother and she has a PhD in Human Geography. She undertook Forest School training, finishing in July 2018 and is assisting Hannah Baker in running Start Right Forest School.

Denise Short: Assistant Teacher in Start Right Core Curriculum and SENDCO

Denise is a mother. She has NVQ 2&3 in childcare and Learning Development. She has many years of experience in Early Years settings.

Jayne O'Loughlin - Assistant Teacher in Start Right Forest School and Start Right Dance

Jayne is a qualified primary school teacher and has 15 years of teaching experience. She is a huge advocate of outdoor play and has had some experience of working with children with special needs. 

Sarah Long - General Assistant in Start Right Forest School

Sarah has a level 2 qualification for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England). She has a variety of experience working in the care sector and daycare nurseries. 

Christine McAdam: General Assistant 

Christine is a mother. She has had training and experience with SEN children at Start Right. Christine works in the office and gives general assistance at Start Right. She looks after filing, photocopying and other administrative tasks.

Tina Holmes: Volunteer 

Tina is a mother and helps with PAYE.