Sue Ranson founded Coombe Valley over twenty years ago.  She is a qualified teacher and Early Years Professional who has carried out many inspections of other settings for Ofsted.  She holds a master’s degree in early years education (level 7) and is an Associate Lecturer on the Foundation Degree in Early Years for the Open University. Sue encourages all staff to continue their professional development and keeps the nurseries abreast of current developments in thinking and practice.  You may find Sue in any of the nurseries though she is based in Launceston College. Charlie Ranson began his career as an engineer for the BBC, and subsequently worked with many big names such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Elton John on music videos. Twenty years ago he joined Sue in the nurseries and became the first man in Cornwall to complete a playgroup leader qualification.  He has since qualified in the care of 0-5s at level 4. Charlie’s main role is to look after the books and the buildings, but he can sometimes be found playing in the nurseries and the children enjoy this greatly.  From January 2012 Charlie’s office will be at the Callington nursery