Room Managers

Busy Bee Room Managers at Woodlands

Jess & Sophie

Jess and Sophie have been at Woodlands for over 3 years now starting in 2021. Jess has spent time most of her time in under 3’s, gaining wealth of knowledge throughout the early years sector. After spending a few years as a key person in our Babies, Jess had been working closely with her Room Manager she quickly showed the skills to work as the room manager in Busy bees.

Sophie has also spent most of her time working with the under 3’s. Sophie is genuinely dedicated to childcare; not only is she nurturing but Sophie has a positive and fun nature which is welcomed by all the children. Both Jess and Sophie moving from the baby room across to busies gave them a deeper knowledge of the children who are also transitioning to Busies and will be a familiar face to children and their families.

Pre-School Room Managers at Woodlands

Kerry & Belen

Kerry is one half of our Preschool management team and has been part of the Woodlands family for nearly 20 years. With her wealth of experience, Kerry supports both children and parents throughout their time in Preschool, helping every child achieve their best outcomes as they prepare for “big school.” Her kind and calming nature creates a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Belen, the other half of our dynamic duo, has been with Woodlands for nearly 10 years, working in Preschool throughout her time with us. Known for her boundless energy and big heart, Belen loves messy play, outings, and physical games such as football.

Together, Kerry and Belen combine their individual strengths to lead an incredible Preschool team, creating a supportive, engaging, and fun environment for all our children.

Babies & Busies Room Managers at Woodlands Also

Emily & Emilia

Emily and Emilia have been at Woodlands since 2022. Emily joined us after completing her Level 2 at college, bringing fresh skills and ideas to the team. Emilia joined as a nursery assistant supporting our key workers in their day-to-day roles and has now completed her level 3.

Both Emily and Emilia, over that time, went from strength to strength, building relationships with families, the children, and the team, and they gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. Emily and Emilia have grown close in friendship and continue to improve the running of the under-3s. They are fun and positive team players. Their dedication to the children shines through their practice, and they are great role models for the team.

Baby Bees Room Manager at Woodlands

Abbey

Abbey started in June 2019, and during her level 2/3 training, she got the opportunity to work across all age groups and units as well as regularly visit Woodlands. Also, giving her a vast amount of experience and knowledge!

Abbey played a vital role throughout the pandemic, supporting our children during a difficult time and reassuring our key worker parents through the uncertain period. This gave Abbey a real chance to shine, showing us her incredible skills to overcome new challenges and remain calm in an unknown situation. Abbey is approachable and personable for parents and children; she is bubbly and loves having fun and getting messy! Abbey supports all the children she cares for to reach their full potential and is a great role model to her team!

Pre-School Room Manager at Woodlands Also

Camille

Camille, or Cam, as she’s known at Woodlands, has been part of our team since April 2021. She is the Room Manager for our Pre-School (Worker Bees) room and plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the unit.

A key focus of Cam’s role is ensuring children feel confident, happy, and fully prepared for their transition to school. She works closely with parents throughout this process and liaises with local schools and teachers to ensure every child is supported during this important stage.

Alongside caring for our children, Cam has also welcomed her own little one into the Woodlands family, giving her an even deeper understanding of both the parent and practitioner experience. She is always available to offer support, guidance, and reassurance whenever needed.