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Our team of qualified early education practitioners look after up to 30 children in the setting (24 on a Friday). Our children are all in our ‘Butterflies class’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hi, I am Laura.<\/strong> I have worked in childcare for 15 years and have my Level 4 qualification in Early Years Practice. I am the Safeguarding Lead Practitioner and have my Paediatric First Aid training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I absolutely love my job and am passionate about providing good quality care to children in the local area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Hi, I’m Cathy<\/strong> and I have worked with children for over 30 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am a qualified teacher, and wanted to carry on working with children after retiring in December 2019. I love being outside with the children (I am a trained forest school leader), and in my spare time enjoy gardening, running and sewing (not at the same time!)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
My name is Charlotte and I joined the Preschool in April 2026 as a childcare practitioner and SENCo. Following the completion of my Early Years Teacher Training and Teaching English as a Foreign Language Qualifications; I spent time working abroad, teaching in Africa and Italy. On returning home to Norfolk I developed a love for\u00a0Outdoor Learning, Forest Schools\u00a0and Montessori Pedagogy spending time\u00a0gaining experience in an outdoor nursery setting. My recent teaching practice has been completed in\u00a0a more mainstream academic city school across nursery and Reception. I am excited to support the children here in my local village, with a warm authentic community feel, ensuring their individual needs are met and they have the tools to thrive in their early years of Education! You will always find me encouraging child led play!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m Karlie <\/strong>and I\u2019m a mother of two children. I\u2019m qualified in Childcare & Education at Level 3, and have over 20 years\u2019 experience working with children from 3 months to Preschool age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love working with children and find it incredibly rewarding, especially when you observe them learning a new skill, and I enjoy their interesting conversations! I enjoy reading and long walks in my spare time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Hi, my name is Katie.<\/strong> I have my Level 2 childcare qualification and have experience working within the Early Years Foundation Stage. I believe that every child is unique and I am passionate about providing high quality learning opportunities to all children. I love supporting children and watching them develop through play and playful teaching. I am a mum to two boys and dedicate my weekends to watching football. I love watching my sons team play – win or loose, rain or shine, I will always be there cheering them on.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Hi My name is Sammi<\/strong>. I have worked in childcare ever since I was seventeen years old. I have my Level 3 qualification in Early Years Learning and Development. I have two children of my own and my favourite thing to do with the children is to sing songs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Hi my name is Th\u00e9a<\/strong> (pronounced ‘Taya’), and I recently joined the Preschool team and am working towards my Level 3 childcare qualification as I begin my new career in early years education. I especially enjoy supporting children through creative activities, helping them explore their ideas and develop their confidence while having fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my spare time I love spending time with my own two children, drinking coffee and going on long walks with our dog on the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My name is Abbie<\/strong>. I completed my Level 2 childcare qualification at Blofield Preschool and hope to do my Level 3 in the future. I cover the lunchtime period at the Preschool, and enjoy reading and singing with the children, and seeing them develop and gain confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and going on walks with my dog.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m Jo <\/strong>and I\u2019m the Administrator for the Preschool. After working for over 20 years in the financial services industry, I joined the Preschool in February 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My duties include: claiming funding for parents; producing parent invoices; maintaining our session lists and waiting lists; looking after our email account; writing our half-termly newsletter, and lots, lots more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am married with a daughter, and we live in Thorpe St Andrew.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t <\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Our Committee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Without a volunteer Committee of at least 6 members, the Preschool would legally have to shut down. Please consider getting involved in your child’s Preschool experience, and join the Committee. The Committee looks after the HR, Health and Safety and Treasury functions of the Preschool, as well as fundraising for new equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I\u2019m the Chairperson of the Preschool Committee. My daughter currently attends the Preschool and I joined the Committee because I wanted to be actively involved in the place where she spends some of her time. For my day job, I lead a non-profit organisation and I hope that some of my professional skills are useful in my committee role. In my spare time (when I manage to get any!) I\u2019m an oil painter and writer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hello, I\u2019m Megan. I joined the committee in September 2024 when my first daughter started at the Preschool and I am the Treasurer for the Preschool. I also have a younger daughter who will attend the Preschool when she is old enough. I have no experience in education and work in the development\/housing industry however I wanted to join the committee to use some of my organisational and professional skills and to be actively involved to help with the running of the Preschool while my daughter is there. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful preschool in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hi my name is Ella. I joined the committee in 2024, my son currently attends the preschool and my daughter is due to start September 2025. I have a background in early years, I worked in a pre school for 8 years and currently work for a company providing wrap around care for primary schools in Norwich. I joined the committee as I wanted to have an active role in my children\u2019s educations and ensure that the pre school continues for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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