The Team

Poppy Wellard-  Manager and Supervisor

Joined Frittenden Preschool in October 2022

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead for Early Years
  • Full Paediatric First Aid
  • Prevent Training
  • Food Safety Level 2

Emily Weatherly – Deputy Manager and Supervisor

Joined Frittenden Preschool in April 2024

  • NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
  • Full Paediatric First Aid
  • Basic Child Protection
  • Food Safety Level 2
  • Prevent Training

Emma Barker – Early Years Practitioner

Joined Frittenden preschool in 2004 and is our longest serving member of staff

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pre-school Practice
  • SENCO
  • Full Paediatric First Aid
  • Basic Child Protection
  • Food Safety Level 2
  • Prevent Training

Jane Turner- Early Years Practitioner

Joined Frittenden Preschool in 2018

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Children and young People’s Workforce
  • Full Paediatric First Aid
  • Basic child protection
  • Prevent Training
  • Food Safety Level 2

Sarah Harris- Training for Level 3 Diploma in Early Years childcare

Joined Frittenden Preschool in January 2023

  • Prevent Training
  • Full Paediatric First Aid
  • Basic Child Protection
  • Food Safety Level 2

Here at Frittenden we are privileged to provide children with a rich ‘learning through play’ environment. Our sessions develop children’s love of learning through building independence, curiosity, problem solving and thinking skills by following the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The aspects of learning & development
There are 7 educational programmes which are divided into 3 prime and 4 specific areas; these programmes are covered in your child’s profile.

Prime Areas
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development
Communication and Language

Specific Areas
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design

Every Child matters

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is based around these four principles:
A Unique Child
Positive Relationships
Enabling Environments
Learning and Development

These in turn are linked to the Every Child Matters outcomes which are:
Being Healthy
Staying Safe
Enjoying & Achieving
Making a positive contribution
Economic well-being

By allowing children to learn through their play, listening and acting on children’s needs and interests we are able to incorporate the EYFS curriculum into our daily routine. Children can speak about and develop their ideas, learn new vocabulary and skills, learn to listen and respect other people and really enjoy their learning.