From a child’s very first day Bugbrooke Pre-school, we lay the foundation for a love of learning that will remain with them throughout the course of their school life, providing a foundation for future success.
Our staff of qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners, led by Pre-School Manager, Victoria Rice whom has an Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies & Early Years Teacher (EYT) working closely with parents to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met in a safe, caring and stimulating environment that exceeds the requirements of the Early Years curriculum.
Throughout their time in the Pre-school, the children’s progress is monitored, both formally and informally, and parents receive regular updates on their child’s achievements. We currently use the Tapestry system to provide secure online updates on your child’s development and whereby parents can view photos and communicate regularly with your child’s key person.
Victoria Rice, Pre-School Manager EYT (Ba.Hons.) Head SENDCo & Safeguarding officer.
Lorna Britten, Deputy Manager
Nicola Farmer, Business Manager
Victoria Rice – Keyperson for the Red ladybirds
I have been part of Pre-school for seventeen years. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family. I am currently learning to ski. To relax I like to go on long walks with my dog Zara and completing jigsaw puzzles.
I believe that children are at their happiest when they are learning through their own play. That’s why I have created an environment whereby myself and my team have special moments where we can see children completely absorbed in their play, in an environment that allows them to do so.
I am very proud of how Pre-school has developed over the years and is continuing to provide Early years education in an environment that gives children exploration to discovery their own interests.
Lorna Britten – Keyperson for the Grey Owl group
I have been part of the Pre-school team for over ten years; During this time I have also volunteered and worked on the committee with my children. I am Deputy Manager level 4 and qualified SENCO. I enjoy working as part of a great team and seeing the children’s progress in their communication and confidence in the time they are with us.
Kerrie David – Keyperson for the Yellow Sunflowers group
Hello my name is Kerrie. I joined the team at Bugbrooke In february 2009 and enjoy every moment, helping and supporting the children to develop through thier play in our fantastic learning environment and family atomsphere. I have an Early Years Foundation Level 4 qualification along with level three SENDCO qualification. In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with my four children.
Charlie Househam – Keyperson for the Green Frogs
Hello, my name is Charlie I’m the Green Frog keyperson, I have worked in Education and Social care. I have a BA Hons in Early childhood studies & EYT (Early Years Teacher) I love supporting the childrens learning through their curiosity and connection to nature.
At home I have three children and enjoy gardening and walking the dog.
Sharon Harris – Keyperson for the Bluebird group
Hi my name is Sharon Harris . I have worked at Bugbrooke Pre-School for over four years. I started off as a parent helper before completing an Open Study EYFS level 3 course. I also worked for two years at a Pre-School in London. I have two children. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and going out with friends.
Hannah Brandon – Keyperson for Grey Squrriels group
Hi my name is Hannah and I ‘m the key person for the Koala group. I have two children who both attended Pre-school and absolutely loved thier time here. Due to my passion for working with children I joined Pre-school as bank staff and completed my training through the Open university to become a member of the team.
Outside of Pre-school I love spending time with little family. I enjoy a good book or two in my quiet time.
Heidi Britten – Keyperson for Orange Foxes group
I am the keyperson for the Orange Fox’s keygroup. I completed my Level 3 Diploma for Early Years as an apprentice at Bugbrooke Pre-school. I absolutely love working with children its so fulfilling and Bugbrooke is such a lovely enviornment to work in.
When I ‘m not working I really love to read and spend time with my friends and family.
Key Person:
Children are assigned a key person and each key person group has a symbol: Red ladybird, Grey Owl, Yellow Ducks, Green Frogs, Blue birds and Grey Squirrels. The key person monitors the progress of children in their group through play and the child’s interests. Staff and parents have the use of our Tapestry system (an online journal) whereby parents can see photo’s of their child’s interests at Pre-school and extend these at home. It is also used as a two way commuincation tool so parents can send through pictures from home of their child’s interests and notifty us of celebrations and any other important information.
To differentiate ages at Pre-school we have have two groups:
- Caterpillars: These are our younger children aged 2yrs+
- Butterflies: These are our pre-school children aged 3/4yrs+
The idea is Caterpillars start of on their learning journey and as they grow so does thier knowlegde and so they grow into butterflies.
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