My name is Jessica Oxford and I am one of Teacher’s in the Hall, Early Years Leader and the school’s SENCO. I have worked at Educare for over eight years, although my relationship with the school began much earlier, more than twenty years ago, when all three of my children attended Educare.

Being part of this community as a parent first sparked my curiosity about how children learn, develop and express themselves. This interest led me to retrain as a mature student, completing a degree in Education and Childhood and Society at Roehampton University. During my studies I discovered a strong love of research and was honoured to receive the award for the highest first-class degree in the Social Sciences department. I later completed my PGCE at Kingston University, graduating with a distinction.

Educare has always felt like a very special place to me. Its ethos, seeing each child as an individual, nurturing their emotional wellbeing and valuing their natural curiosity, is at the heart of everything we do. Children here are encouraged to explore, ask questions, play, and develop at a pace that is right for them. Our mixed-age, holistic approach creates a calm, family-like atmosphere where children feel safe, confident and willing to take risks in their learning.

I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a setting that celebrates independence, creativity and a growth mindset, and where the whole child is truly valued.