Come and meet the Team

Ali
I have been working with children for the last 9 years. My first role was as a Crusader youth group leader for children of primary age, leading a wide range of activities including sport, art, dance and drama. I have done supply work for Asquith Court Nurseries in Port Solent looking after young children from birth to 4 years. I worked at Henry Cort School during the school holidays as a playscheme assistant in charge of a large number of children aged 5–11. During the summer of 2005, I went to Africa to work at a nursery and orphanage run by the Lua Foundation, a charity dedicated to giving children an education and a better future, where I taught some English and played games. I have played an active part in the upbringing of three boys who were adopted by my parents in 2000, and I have experience with special needs and behvaioural difficulties. I have a daughter, Faith, who is now 17 months old. I have a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and Early Years Foundation Stage, and I keep up-to-date with the latest developments by attending all appropriate courses.

Kay
Whilst at college, I undertook placements to gain work experience, firstly as a classroom assistant at Brockhurst Infant School in the Reception class, helping with development in writing, reading and listening, then at the Vicarage Nursery with children from birth to school age. Thirdly, I went to Priory Park Pre-school where I was a member of staff working with children from 2½ to school age. I have two children: a daughter, Holly, who is nearly 3, and a son, Junior, 15 months. I have a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and Early Years Foumndation Stage, and I am constantly updating my knowledge with further courses.

Hayley
While at college I undertook four placements covering a wide age range from birth to 11 years. At Oak Meadow Growing Places I worked in the Baby Room and Toddler Room; at Oak Meadow School, and then at Redlands School, I worked in Reception. My final placement was with Smile Childminding (6 months to school age), where I was then offered a permanent position. I have a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development.

Lindsay
I have a BA(Hons) degree in Literature and European and Asian History and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). I am the mother of two grown-up children, Ali and Jon. I was a primary school teacher for 5 years before becoming a full-time foster carer in 1998. After fostering several children, we adopted three boys. I have home-educated the two younger boys since 2005. I am also a qualified childminder.

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