BEATLE WOODS - Key Persons
I am the Beatle Woods Deputy; I worked for many years in Berkswell and at the same pre-school as Rachel. When offered the chance to start a new chapter at an outdoor nursery, I jumped at the chance and the opportunity to gain new skills and finding different ways to support children using the environment.
I am the Beatle Woods SENCO and I use my vast experience to support children with additional needs, using our amazing environment to ensure they have the best possible start. I have a particular interest in learning about children's communication and language development and am always developing my knowledge to find the best ways of helping children develop their speech.
I have started to learn basic Makaton. I hold a level 3 Childcare qualification and I am currently doing Level 1 Forest School training. I am totally dedicated to ensuring children at Beatle Woods have the time and opportunity to flourish.
I enjoy spending any free time that I have with my son, by going on days out, walks in the countryside, going for meals and to the theatre. I also enjoy teaching my son how to cook, enjoy reading and socialising with my friends.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 & 3 in childcare, Paediatric first aid, Setting Senco , Deputy DSL, food handling, health & Safety, Autism tier 1 training, Prevent Duty.
Job Titles:
- Level 3 Forest School Leader
- Qualifications and Training
I am so happy to be joining the Beatle Woods team as an NNEB early years Deputy.
While I'm fairly ‘giftless' at any sport other than hillwalking, I suppose you could say I've spent most of my life as a coach!
I've been fortunate to be a facilitator in other people's learning for many years, albeit with a rather different age group.
Job Titles:
- Qualifications and Training
I have a NNEB Nursery Nurse qualification and experience of working with children in early years and school settings for nearly thirty years. More recently for twelve years at St.Margarets C of E in Solihull in roles as a teaching assistant and 1-1 support, gaining a wealth of experience working with children of all ages and supporting many children and their families with specific needs.
Over the last few years my interest for using the outdoor environment for learning has grown. Within my experiences I've seen the benefits - children gaining confidence, independence, imagination, social skills, empathy while improving their well-being, so when this unique opportunity came up to be apart of the Beatle Woods team with a SENCO support role, it felt like the perfect new challenge for me.
Working in this environment has given me the opportunity to provide the children with a great start to their adventures and experiences in life. I am so grateful to the Beatle Woods team that I have the opportunity to support each child to lead their own play, take risks and explore the fantastic environment we are in.
I love nothing more than wearing my pink wellies and eating home-made chocolate mud pies. Going on adventures in cardboard boxes and digging for worms!
I have just started a level 2 apprenticeship at Beatle woods as an Early Years Apprentice.
I didn't know what I wanted to do when I finished school but I have always really enjoyed being outdoors. I am also a volunteer at a Beaver Scout group with 6-8 year olds and I really enjoy passing my knowledge and experience on to them. I have been in scouting for a long time and It's really good fun, so I thought to myself that I might be able to do it as a career.
I am the Founder and Manager of Beatle Woods; I have an extensive and varied early years work experience, including most recently, managing a local pre-school for 6 years. I am passionate about everything to do with young children and am constantly reflecting and building knowledge.
I have a BA Hons in early Childhood Studies and Early Years Teacher Status. I've lived and worked in the local community for many years and I am committed to improving outcomes for all children.
I am Level 3 Forest School trained and have a deep-rooted belief that children need to be outdoors. I have completed a number of professional qualifications, including Solihull Approach and Autism Awareness training and have a natural interest in all research, both at home and on an international scale.
I have recently completed Makaton for Professionals Foundation training which enables us to support children developing language using signing to compliment spoken words.
I am also a Mental Health First Aid ( MHFA) Champion. In my spare time (there isn't much), I like to spend time with my family, walk my dog, read and exercise!
Qualifications:
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, Early Years Professional Status, Forest School Level 3, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric outdoor First Aid, Autism Trust Training, Solihull Approach Training.
Job Titles:
- Qualifications and Training