Woodfield Nest
Pre-School & Out Of School Club
Our Staff
Rachel
Centre Manager
Hello! I'm Rachel, the Manager here at The Nest. I am a mum of two grown up children and have been here since 2007. I was born and bred in Cam, and even attended Cam Woodfield Infant & Junior Schools as a child. I am passionate about providing a strong foundation for all our children and understanding their individual personalities.
​When I'm not at work, I love going to concerts and theatre shows. Two of my favourite places are Bath and St. Ives.
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Rachel is the Safeguarding Lead Professional and Behaviour Management Manager. Rachel is also Gradual Pathway Approach trained and is the Lead Professional. Rachel has a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Children and Young People's Workforce in Early Years.
Emma
Deputy Centre Manager & Early Years Lead
They call me the outdoorsy one. I’ve got two boys and they get me into all kinds of very active hobbies, I’m now also a Cub Leader. However, I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and travelling. I also love to sing – and there’s no better place to sing than in an open field whilst walking my dog!
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Emma is a Level 3 SENCo and is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional. Emma has a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Children and Young People's Workforce in Early Years. Emma is also studying for a degree in Early Childhood. Emma has been with us since April 2008 and is a Key Person for the Pre-School children as well as working across all areas of the setting.
Our Progress
The Woodfield Nest was setup in 1999 as a charity organisation, offering Pre-School and Out of School Club.
In 2011 we acquired a purpose built building from Gloucestershire County Council.
We have supported around 1,000 families since our beginning.
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Some of our staff have been working together for over 20 years!
Caroline
Senior Play Practitioner
Despite having two grown up daughters, they do keep me feeling young. I've recently taken up Triathlons, where I swim, cycle and run - this keeps me fit, but also given me a new group of friends. My friends would call me bubbly, as I try and laugh often.
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Caroline is a Key Person to a group of Pre-School children, and has been working here since 2007. She is a very valued member of the team and runs Pre-School & Out of School Club sessions when Rachel or Emma are not around. Caroline is our senior first aider.
Kate
Centre Administrator
I have two sons and my family mean the world to me. I love to crochet, read, bake cakes and go for long walks in our fabulous countryside. I've previously worked at the BBC and Aardman Ltd. My claim to fame is working alongside the legendary Sir Terry Wogan and I am in the end credits on the Aardman feature film, "The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists!"
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Kate started working with us in 2014. Kate brings many skills to her role and supports Rachel, parents and the team.
Julie
Play Practitioner Level 3
I've been working in Pre-Schools for over 17 years and enjoy it as much today as I did when I started. I'm surrounded by children at home too - I have 4 daughters and 2 grandchildren and love spending time with my family. When the children aren't about - I love walking my dog or watching a musical film.
Julie has been a member of our team since February 2019. Julie is a Level 3 Forest School Leader. Julie is a Key Person for the Pre-School children and works in the OOSC.
Kirsty
Play Practitioner Level 3
I've become strangely famous for making play-dough, perhaps it comes from my love for making cakes - obviously we dont eat the play-dough! I'm also a bit of a Bat-Man fan - I love the films and comics. I too went to Woodfield Infant School as a child.
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Kirsty has been working with The Nest since 2013 behind the scenes, Kirsty started working in Pre-School in September 2020 and from September 2021 she has become a Key Person in Pre-School. Kirsty also works in the OOSC.
Casey
Play Practitioner Level 3
My family is very important to me, and I include my dog in that – we are inseparable (well other than bringing him to work of course). I love Pizza and I love working here at The Nest, I consider myself a big kid at heart, as I still love all the Disney films!
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Casey has been a member of our team since January 2016. Casey is a Level 3 Early Years Educator and is a Key Person working in Pre-School. Casey also works in the OOSC.
Natalie
Play Practitioner
Natalie joined our team in February 2022. She works in the Pre-School and is a Level 2 Early Years Educator.
Tash
Play Practitioner
Tash joined our team in June 2024. She works in the Pre-School and is starting her Level 3 Early Years Educator training.