Meet Our Team
Our outstanding graduate-led staff team are both exceptionally well qualified and experienced; we pride ourselves on having the very best staff made up of Early Years Professionals and Early Years Educators.
Laura - Owner and Manager
Laura Wragg
As the new owner of Patcham Village Pre-school, I look forward to putting into practice and sharing with you the knowledge I've gained in over twenty years within the early years sector.
I started in Early Years in 2001 as a volunteer at a local pre-school and soon found my passion for education and teaching. I became a full time member of staff and completed a Diploma in Pre-school Practice (DPP) in 2003. Continuing my studies, I gained a Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education (FdA) at the University of Brighton in 2004. It was here I began to learn about different teaching methods and to observe children from a different view point. This gave me a desire to continue reading, researching and evaluating my practice to ensure we are delivering the best care to families and the wider community.
After completing my degree I was promoted to manage at the pre-school and began supporting other settings in the local area. My daughter arrived in 2010 and I decided to undertake the Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP) BA Professional Studies in Learning & Development (PSLD) in 2012. I also studied for the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) alongside my degree and graduated in July 2013 with both qualifications. My son was then born in late 2014.
In June 2016 I was deeply saddened to find out the church committee, whom I rented the preschool hall from, were terminating our contract due to financial reasons and I had to close the Preschool suddenly in July 2016. Following this I supported a local nursery to set themselves up and worked with them for 2 years as a Manager.
In 2018 I decided to train as an Early Years Assessor as I've always been interested in training adults to achieve their early years qualifications. I completed my Assessing Vocational Achievement (AVA) within 3 months and have been enjoying training and assessing apprentices in Brighton & Hove and across Sussex since.
In June 2022 I was honoured to be awarded the role of 'Expert' by the Department for Education for the Covid-19 Recovery Programme. This role is made up of offering training, guidance and trouble shooting solutions to better the practice and care of children within settings across Sussex. I am very much looking forward to supporting these settings and sharing the great practice we use in the Pre-school.
I am dedicated to my role as an Early Years professional and I am very passionate about Early Years education. I want children to thrive, be happy, independent and confident. I am excited to share my skills, learning and support with Patcham Village Pre-school staff, the children who attend, their families and the wider community.
Meet The Team
Nikki
Nikki is an Early Years Leader and Deputy Manager. She has been with us since 2015. She holds a Level 3 in Early Years Education, Level 3 in Early Years SENCO and is Peadiatric First Aid trained.
Nikki lives locally and has two children; her interests include cycling, walking and many other various outdoor pursuits.
At pre-school Nikki especially enjoys the outdoor provision.
Nikki’s other roles within the setting are Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Fire Safety Officer and SENCO.
Gwen
Gwen is an Early Years Educator annd holds a Level 3 in Early Years Education. She is Peadiatric First Aid trained.
Gwen lives locally and has two children; her interests include walking and camping.
At pre-school Gwen leads the planning for our outdoor provision.
Georgie
Georgie is an Apprentice at the Pre-School working towards her Early Years Educator Level 3.
Georgie is Peadiatric First Aid trained.
Georgie lives locally and has two children; her interests include art, design, performance, baking and cycling.
Lilith
Lilith is an Apprentice at the Pre-School working towards her Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification.
Lilith lives locally and attended the pre-school when she was younger. Her interests include enjoying studio ghibli films, art, and spending time with her family.
Sue
BANK STAFF
Sue has a wealth of knowledge and expereince from over 30 years of working in Early Years. Sue holds a Level 3 in Early Years and is Peadiatric First Aid trained.
Sue lives in Hove and her interests include singing, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.
Our staff Say....
"Patcham Village Preschool is a wonderful place to work with a very supportive and friendly team. It is a nurturing environment for children to grow and become the best they can be and it is a privilege to be part of each child’s journey."
"No two days at Patcham Village Preschool are the same because no two children are the same! Working each day to support and meet the children's individual learning and development needs is what I find makes working here such a hugely rewarding experience.
The environment that the leaders have created at Patcham Village Preschool for the children is caring, nurturing, ambitious and of course full of fun!
I feel exactly the same ethos exists for us as practitioners working here too. There is a strong emphasis on, and support for everyone to, continually develop their knowledge and skills and regular opportunities to share best practice within the team. Together ,with open and supportive leadership ,all of this enables us as a whole team to enjoy what we do and the environment that we work in. This, most importantly, enables us to best support and care for every child here".
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