Laura / Manager & Ex Officio
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
"I've been fortunate enough to spend over 8 years with Rotherfield pre-school links, by sending my two daughters to the pre-school and spending a couple of years now managing it. All staff are incredibly hardworking, devoted, passionate, and caring towards each other, their roles, families and their key children. The staff bond is strong. We work together, share ideas, and boost each others confidence every minute of every day. This creates a warm, welcoming space for the children to learn and grow. I am so incredibly proud to lead such a beautiful setting, offering a wide variety of learning opportunities, fantastic parent links and a nurturing committed team, allowing the children in our setting to flourish."
Becky / Deputy Manager & Oaks Room Lead
Level 4 Early Years Practitioner
"At Rotherfield we have a strong and committed team. We foster a very strong emphasis on child-led learning, and work together to create a warm, and welcoming atmosphere for all. Our teamwork is the cornerstone of a successful pre-school, enabling us to create rich and stimulating learning experiences for our children. We support each other, share the workload, and celebrate successes together. Ultimately, this has a positive impact on the children, who then benefit from a stable, nurturing and enriching environment that promotes their holistic development."
Jo / Early Years Practitioner
& Acorns Room Lead
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
"I am a mother of three children, and have worked at the pre-school for over 7 years. My promotion to room lead has enabled me to use my existing knowledge and skills within childcare, but also learn new ones. I very much enjoy creating positive relationships with the children and the parents, and I feel a real sense of achievement when I see how confident and happy the children are. I am very proud of my own achievements, and how much knowledge and understanding of Early Years Education I hold. As a team we work as one, everyone has ideas, space to grow, and have the opportunity to make a wonderful environment for our children to play and learn."
Laura A / Early Years Practitioner & SENCO
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
"I have loved working at the Rotherfield pre-school for the past 3 years as SENCO. The pre-school have supported me to complete my Level 3 SENCO Award to ensure that the needs of every child are met.
We are lucky to have an experienced team who are caring and always ensure that they meet the varying needs of all the children."
Natalie / Early Years Practitioner with SEND Experience
"It has been lovely to see staff putting their passions into their roles. Its infectious! I love being creative, so really enjoy my part in making their craft time interesting. A big favourite is watching the milestones being achieved and confidence developing within a child. I’ve really enjoy working at Rotherfield pre-school and have watched my key-children become confident for their new beginnings at big school. That’s what it’s all about for me!"
Louise / Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner NNEB
"It’s lovely working at a Rotherfield Village Pre-School because you are part of the community and the staff are professional and it’s a very happy environment to work in which reflects on the children"
Melanie / Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Apprentice Childcare Practitioner
"I am so proud to be a part of such an incredible team that go above and beyond for the children. We are so lucky to have such great facilities and resources to use. The children grow in confidence, independence and learn through play at Rotherfield pre-school.
I have been lucky enough to send both my own children here in which they have had the best start prior to school. Rotherfield pre-school is outstanding in every area and I love coming to work."
Katie / Early Years Practitioner
Level 6 Early Years Educator & SEND Trained
"I enjoy seeing the different personalities and interests of the children that make it a fun place to be. Extending their experiences and sharing their humour all make this a great job. And it is nice to be part of a team who are show such warmth and dedication and adapt to each child's individual needs."
Ruth / Early Years Practitioner, SEND Experience & Bank Staff
Level 2 Certificate in introducing care for children and young people
"I particularly enjoy observing the children engage, and explore the world around them through expressive arts and design.
The excitement, awe and wonder of their creativity and ideas constantly developing through self expression and taking ownership of their imaginations."
Karin / Early Years Practitioner & Bank Staff
Level 7 B.Ed. (honours)