Meet The Foundation Stage Team

Hello my name is Caroline and I lead the Nursery and I am the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator for the Nursery. I work closely with Lynne Weir the Headteacher and the Reception teachers within the umbrella of the Early Years Foundation stage.

My West Rise journey began in 2002 as a parent helper and as a ‘Friend’ on the PTA Committee.  In 2007 I became a member of the West Rise family working as a Nursery Practitioner. For a short time I moved into Reception as a Teaching Assistant to support my studies. Then in 2014 I job shared with the Nursery Manager in my spare time leading the Nursery until she left in 2016, I then became the sole lead. I have NVQ levels three and four in Childcare, Learning Development 0-16 years, an Open University Certificate in Early Years Practice and a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

I am proud to lead such an amazing team and I really enjoy getting to know all the wonderful children and their families who attend our Nursery. I really enjoy being part of your children's early learning journey. I am married to my husband Andy and have three grown-up boys. I enjoy watching musicals, reading and swimming and going on long walks.

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Hello my name is Kim and I am an Early Years Practitioner. I have been working with children for many years now and within that time I have been on many courses to help develop my skills with the children’s development in all areas. 

I also hold a level two qualification in Food and Hygiene. I am married to my husband Michael and have four grown up children and four grandchildren that keep me very busy. In my spare time I like to try and keep fit by doing lots of walking and riding my bike along the seafront, but my guilty pleasure is going out for a cappuccino with family and this happens most weekends.

Hello my name is Chelsea and I am an Early Years Practitioner.

I began as a student at West Rise Nursery in 2015 and after I completed my early years education level three, I was lucky enough to be offered a permanent position.

I enjoy working in our Nursery’s warm and friendly environment and being part of the nursery team. Helping children to build confidence and self-esteem gives me a real sense of achievement.

I enjoy baking, spending time with my family and taking my two pugs for a walk.

Hello my name is Katie and I am an Early Year Practitioner. I recently passed my Early Years Educator qualification level three.

I used to attend West Rise Nursery and West Rise Infant School and it feels perfect to come back and work here! I enjoy being part of the nursery team and am finding it interesting learning about how children learn and develop.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, I also love musicals and singing.