Meet Our Team

We are extremely proud of our exceptional team of practitioners, who bring passion, innovation, and genuine love for the children in their care. Each member of our diverse team comes from different walks of life, and together they create the unique magic that makes SPLAT so special. Their dedication to fostering curiosity, nurturing development, and delivering the highest standards of care ensures every child has the very best start. We do not claim to be perfect,  but we can confidently say, we are not far from it.

Managing Director

Directing with passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in the early years.

Quality and Compliance Manager

Leading our nursery & forest school with genuine love, passion and purpose. 

Compliance and Engagement Manager

Maintaining compliance and driving family engagement with clarity and care.

Company Secratary

Providing strategic oversight to quality, growth, and sustainability.

Lee

H&S Manager

Overseeing all aspects of health and safety to ensure full compliance.

Forest Leader

Managing our woodland spaces to create magical moments in nature.

Preschool Room Leader

Nurturing our preschoolers with care, creativity, and quality teaching every day.

Toddler Room Leader and PANCO

Supporting curious toddlers with positivity, play, and quality care while promoting health and well-being for all.

Baby Room Leader

Ensuring our youngest children establish a secure attachment, enabling them to thrive and grow.

Preschool Practitioner

Weaving magical, impactful learning into play, that is memorable. 

Toddler Room Practitioner

Bringing excitement and exploration to an overall well-balanced place of calm. 

Baby Room Apprenticeship Practitioner

Providing loving care and nurturing early development.

Preschool Practitioner

Fueling children’s confidence and creativity to express who they are.

Toddler Room Assistant Practitioner

Supporting curious little minds, ensuring they feel proud of what they achive. 

Baby Room Apprentice Practitioner

Enhances every child’s day with nurture and passion. 

Preschool Assistant Practitioner

Guided by the children, supporting learning in every direction it flows.

Toddler Room Assistant Practitioner

Supporting toddlers with energy, enthusiasm, and a love for learning.

Assistant Practitioner

Spreading joy and a touch of magic throughout every room.

Preschool Practitioner

Experienced level 2/3 in early years. 

Apply now to join our team.

Toddler Room Practitioner

Experienced level 2/3 in early years. 

Apply now to join our team.

Support Team

Weaving magical moments when support is most needed. 

Accounts Manager

Creating smooth moments around invoicing and funding so families can focus on what matters.

Housekeeper

Keeping our nursery shining with care and a touch of magic after hours

Nursery Chef

Serving up love and nutrition in every dish.

Gemma P

Director

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Ellie

Quality and Compliance Manager

Ten years in Early Years has shown Ellie the magic of giving children the best possible foundations. This creative daughter, sister, auntie, and godmother adores journaling, scrapbooking, and getting lost in books – preferably whilst lounging poolside in the sunshine!

Amy M

Preschool Room Leader

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Amy H

Baby Room Apprenticeship Practitioner

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Freya

Baby Room Leader

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Georgie

Preschool Practitioner

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Anjalina

Toddler Room Assistant Practitioner

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Alison

Housekeeper

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.

Gemma W

Nursery Chef

Gemma has been leading our forest school with passion and dedication for over 8 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Forest School Leadership. Her vision of connecting children with nature has transformed hundreds of young lives, fostering independence, creativity, and environmental awareness. Gemma believes that every child deserves to experience the magic of learning in nature’s classroom.