St Edward's Prep School & Nursery

I joined St Edward's Prep in September 2021 and since then have had the privilege of advancing to the role of Head of Early Years. Coming from a large independent school, I was immediately drawn to St Edward's by its welcoming sense of community. As an advocate of practical, hands-on learning, I was delighted to discover a curriculum that continues to prioritise this approach even beyond the Early Years.

My passion for Early Years education began when I was still a child myself, always eager to assist my childminder with caring for younger children. This led me to pursue Early Years qualifications through university, teacher training and postgraduate learning.

Fundamentally, I believe that children are brimming with potential and it is our role to nurture their curiosity, independence and resilience, all while fostering a genuine love for learning that will accompany them throughout their educational journey. And, of course, ensuring a lot of fun along the way! This is what I and the team focus on every day at St Edward's.

I have had a passion for childcare since my own time in education and, on completing my GCSEs, I enrolled on a childcare apprenticeship through college where I gained my NVQ Level 3 qualification.

During my time in Early Years, I have worked with a variety of children and their families, including those with SEND and speech and language needs. After almost 20 years of experience in daycare settings, including leading two rooms (under 1s and 2-5 years respectively), I made the decision to join a school environment.

I was fortunate to join St Edward's Prep in 2023 as an Early Years Teaching Assistant, as well as joining the Holiday Club team during the school breaks.