Meet The Team

Owner

Sarah Maynard

I am a qualified Primary School Teacher.

I am passionate about providing a nurturing and exciting place for children to learn and grow in their precious early years.

Manager

Shardelle Frost

I have a BA honours in Education Studies.

As a mother of two myself, I understand the importance of sending your child to a setting where they will be nurtured, cared for and celebrated in a loving and supportive environment.

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Malgo Kuziora

I am a Level 3 SENCO.

I've been working with children for a number of years and find great pleasure being part of their learning journey and ensuring all children have the best start in their preschool experience.

Deputy Manager

Lizzie Godfrey

I am an NNEB trained Early Years Practitioner with over 25 years experience. I love being part of your children's early years journey and watching them grow and learn over their time with us is a pleasure.

Business Manager

Claire Farman

I work Monday to Thursday in the Preschool office. I process all new registrations, invoices and buying of resources. Most correspondence will be answered by myself. I love the balance of being office based, but seeing all the children enjoying their learning in the preschool.

Early Years Practitioner

Mahshid Ramezani

I have recently qualified as a level 3 Early Years Practitioner. I enjoy spending every day with your children, supporting their learning in a fun and engaging way.

Early Years Practitioner

Debbie Smith

I am a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. I enjoy teaching your children new skills through play and exploration. I feel lucky to be part of their early learning journey.

Early Years Practitioner

Alison Blunden

I am qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. I really love getting to know each child, seeing their individuality and helping them develop and grow in the stimulating and fun environment of The Children's Workshop.

Early Years Practitioner

Anna Cebrian Ferrer

I am a Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner. Each day I enjoy guiding your children in their next steps. I especially enjoy teaching small groups of children Spanish in a fun and active way.

Early Years Practitioner

Christine Abrahams

I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I take great pride in finding out all about children's interests and planning ways to engage them in their learning.

Early Years Practitioner

Linda Avdulaj

My current role at The Children's Workshop is providing one to one support to children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. I am passionate at ensuring all children have equal access to the curriculum.

Early Years Practitioner

Claire Ford

I have the Level 3 Early Years Qualification. I am proud to be a member of such a wonderful team here at The Children's Workshop..

Early Years Practitioner

Anna Rawson

I love working in the Early Years, because every day is full of curiosity, learning, and laughter as children grow and discover the world around them.

Early Years Practitioner

Amy Cottrell

Being a Level 2 practitioner allows me to support every child’s development, while focusing on my special interest in SEND and ensuring every child feels included and valued

Early Years Practitioner

Antonia Ghatta

I am an experienced Primary School teacher, and I love working at the Children’s Workshop with such a wonderful team, watching the children make tiny steps that are such big achievements in their development.