Category: Meet Our Woodhill Family

Hello everyone, I’m Kelly and I help to keep the nursery clean, tidy and safe. I start work early in the morning however it is lovely to see everyone arrive for a fun-filled busy day at Woodhill. At the weekend I spend time with my family and enjoy visiting friends for coffee and cake 🙂

6am-9am Fulltime

Hello Everyone, my name is Marie I am the Catering Assistant at Woodhill ELC, it is lovely to serve up the food for the children in the nursery.  I live at home with my partner and my son.  I like walking, reading books and visiting my friends and family and lastly watching tv.

10.30-1.30pm Fulltime

Hello! My name is Amy, I am a mum to a cheeky 2 year old boy who I love to spend my days off going on adventures! Our favourite place to visit is the farm seeing all of the animals and tractors. I love cleaning and doing housework having things organised and in their place then cosying up on the couch with a cup of tea and good series.

I have worked in early years for over 10 years with experience of all age groups.
recently I have completed my PDA in childhood practice to further my knowledge! my passion is nurture and attachment, my favourite quote is “every child should be nurtured with great love. The feeling of great love promotes wellness and potential for greatness”. I am the United Nation Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) co-ordinator and Health and Safety Champion. I will be sharing my knowledge of Makaton moving forward! I am based in the Forest Room and my group is called the Squirrel Group

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AM (Job Share with Kim).

Hi my name is Sharon  I am based in the Forest Room and my group are called the Owl group. I have worked at Woodhill ELC since it opened in September 2020, I am a passionate and caring practitioner who wants the best for all of the children. I love literacy especially reading and exploring books. Within the nursery I am one of the Froebelian champions implementing Froebel principles into our nursery practice. I love being indoors and outdoors providing lots of fun exciting opportunities for the children. At home I love spending time with my family and my dog Cali. I like to spend time at my caravan, going camping and walking with my husband and 2 children. I love to reads lots of books!

Full time

 

Hello! my name is Hazel Smith my group is the peaches group in the Orchard room! I started at Woodhill in September 2020 when it first opened and now have 3 years of experience. I started off as a modern apprentice and have experience working will all age groups and particularly enjoy providing messy play experiences for children! I feel most confident when I am planning in the art area and supporting children to become creative! I am currently the transition co-ordinator and literacy champion and would like to further my knowledge in Makaton and Nurture training.

I live at home with my boyfriend Zak and enjoy spending time with him, my friends and my family. I enjoy going out for dinner and watching movies at the cinema. I enjoy doing jigsaws and reading books in my spare time!

Part time start of the week 

 

My name is Yvonne Jarvis, I am the Depute Head of Establishment here at Woodhill Early Learning and Childcare, I am very passionate about my role in Early Years and love working with the children and families, providing the highest quality of care and education. I have worked for South Lanarkshire Council in a variety of roles within the Early Years Sector for almost 7 years now across Clydesdale, Hamilton and Cambuslang. I live at home with my fiancé Jamie and two Cocker Spaniel dogs Arlo and Ari, we love going on long walks and new adventures together! In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit and healthy at the CrossFit and paddle boarding or spending time with my family and friends.

Part time – start of the week