Having first worked as a Nursery Nurse, I qualified as a teacher and worked in a variety of schools and  nurseries, including 8 years as a Headteacher in Derbyshire. I hold a Masters Degree in Education and the NASEN SENCO Award at Level 7, as well as being qualified in Forest Schools.

I joined La Petite Academy in March 2020 as Assistant Manager with my main role being to ensure effective teaching and learning, leading to children making good progress and achieving well in all aspects of the Early Years curriculum. I became Manager in July 2022.

I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aid trained and support the nursery SENDCO.