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Is level 3 qualified in early years and has worked at Hatchlings since 2020, first as a practitioner, moving up to deputy manager and then manager from April 2023. Sammi is also the DSL (designated safeguarding lead) for Hatchlings childcare.

Favourite song to sing? The hello song

Favourite book to read? The pig in the pond

Favourite Activity? Gloop (messy play)

Is level 3 qualified and in early years level 3 qualified SENCO.

Terri started at Hatchlings in March 2025 as our SENCO/deputy manager

Favourite song to sing? 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed

Favourite book to read? The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Messy play

Is level 3 qualified in early years and is one of our senior practitioners who is currently Baby Dragons room leader.

Elle stated at Hatchlings in August 2022.

Favourite song to sing? Tiny turtle

Favourite book to read? “That’s not my”…….

Favourite Activity? Messy play

Is level 3 qualified in early years and is one of our senior practitioners who is currently Dragontots room leader.

Erin started at Hatchlings in June 2019

Favourite song to sing? Tiny turtle

Favourite book to read? Selfish crocodile

Favourite Activity? Messy play

Is level 3 qualified in Early years and is one of our senior practitioners who is currently Mini Dragons room leader part time and shares the room lead role with Steph.

Amy started at Hatchlings in February 2016

Favourite song to sing? 5 current buns

Favourite book to read? Pig in the pond

Favourite Activity? Sensory trays

Is level 6 qualified in early years and is one of our senior practitioners who is currently Mini dragons room leader part time and shares the room lead role with Amy

Steph started at Hatchlings in July 2024

Favourite song to sing? If your happy and you know it…….

Favourite book to read? The smartest giant in town

Favourite Activity?  role play story telling.

Is level 3 qualified in early years and is one of our senior practitioners who is currently Dragons Nest pre-school room leader

Rainy started at Hatchlings in July 2007

Favourite song to sing? Animal fayre

Favourite book to read? Super Worm

Favourite Activity? Creative crafts

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner, Katie started with us an apprentice and has completed both her level 2 and level 3 apprenticeships with us.

Katie started at Hatchlings in June 2022

Favourite song to sing? Wind the bobbing up

Favourite book to read? Going on a bear hunt

Favourite Activity? Sensory trays

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner,  

Millie started at Hatchlings in July 2016

Favourite song to sing? Tiny turtle

Favourite book to read? The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Gloop (messy play)

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner,

Katie started at Hatchlings in January 2005

Favourite song to sing? Little Peter Rabbit

Favourite book to read? Scarecrow Wedding

Favourite Activity? Creative tuff trays

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner,

Rosie started at Hatchlings in August 2023

Favourite song to sing? Sleeping Bunnies

Favourite book to read? Room on the Broom

Favourite Activity? Messy play (gloop)

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner,

Charlotte started at Hatchlings in August 2022

Favourite song to sing? 5 little men in a flying saucer

Favourite book to read? Charile Cooks Favourite Book

Favourite Activity? Outdoor reading

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner,

Elaine started at Hatchlings in 2020

Favourite song to sing?

Favourite book to read?

Favourite Activity?

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner,

Kelly started at Hatchlings in November 2007

Favourite song to sing? Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Favourite book to read?  Ten in the Bed

Favourite Activity? Playdough

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner, Lexi started at hatchlings as an apprentice she has now gained her level 2 qualification.

Lexi stated at Hatchlings in September 2024

Favourite song to sing? Fish and Chips

Favourite book to read?  Famer Duck

Favourite Activity? Messy play

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner,

Molly started at Hatchlings in April 2013

Favourite song to sing? Wind the Bobbing Up

Favourite book to read?  Going on a Bear Hunt

Favourite Activity? Messy play

 Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner,

Jemma stated at Hatchlings in September 2022

Favourite song to sing? Animal Fayre

Favourite book to read?  That’s Not My……..

Favourite Activity? Colouring/ mark making

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner, and is currently working towards her level 3 qualification

Emma started at Hatchlings in September 2020

Favourite song to sing? Fish and Chips

Favourite book to read?  Stickman

Favourite Activity? Dry messy play

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner,

Wendy Started Hatchlings in ????

Favourite song to sing? Ten Little Monkeys’

Favourite book to read? The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Water play

Is a level 2 qualified early years practitioner, who is working towards her level 3 qualification.

Davina started at Hatchlings in May 2024

Favourite song to sing? Wheels on the Bus

Favourite book to read? The Hungry Caterpillar

Favourite Activity? Mark making/painting

Started at Hatchlings as student on placement, while studying for her level 2 qualification at college and is  now one of our apprentices, Maci is working towards her Level 3 qualification in Early years.

Maci started at Hatchlings in September 2025

Favourite song to sing?  Jumping up and down on a big red tractor

Favourite book to read?  That’s not my…….

Favourite Activity? Messy play

Livi is one of our apprentices who is working towards her Level 2 qualification in Early years.

Livi started working at Hatchlings in September 2025

Favourite song to sing? Wind the Bobbin Up

Favourite book to read?  The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Painting activities

Rhianna is one of our apprentices who is working towards her Level 2 qualification in Early years.

Rhianna started working at hatchlings in September 2025

Favourite song to sing? Fish and Chips

Favourite book to read?  Going on a Bear Hunt

Favourite Activity? Arts and crafts

I work as lunch cover and in the after-school club, I also serve lunch to the children.

I started at Hatchlings in June 2016

Favourite song to sing? Wind the Bobbin Up

Favourite book to read?  Jack and the Beanstalk

Favourite Activity? Trains and transport

I work as lunch cover in all the rooms

I started at Hatchlings in August 2023

Favourite song to sing? Leo the Lion

Favourite book to read?  Tiger That Came to Tea

Favourite Activity? Mark making

Fergus is one of our Nursery assistants who currently works as a lunch time assistant. Fergus is also one of our afterschool club assistants.

Fergus started at Hatchlings in September 2023

Favourite song to sing? Baa Baa Black Sheep

Favourite book to read? Alien in Pants 

Favourite Activity? Building

Ailsa is one of our afterschool club assistants.

Favourite book to read? The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Arts and Crafts

Hannah is one of our afterschool club assistants.

Favourite book to read?  The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity? Arts and crafts

Kelly is one of our afterschool club assistants.

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner, Brooke started at hatchlings as a student on placement, she now is one of our supply staff whiles she continues to study at university.

Brooke started at Hatchlings in July 2023

Favourite song to sing? Leo the Lion

Favourite book to read? The Gruffalo

Favourite Activity messy play

Is a level 3 qualified early years practitioner, Beryl is currently one of our supply staff who works as one of our lunch time assistants.