Grace

Manager
Designated Safeguarding

Lead

I’m Grace Bayliss, the Manager at Brambles Figheldean. I’ve worked in child care since my very first work placement at school when I was 15 and can’t imagine doing any other job!Over the years I’ve worked with every age group from birth to 18 years. When I was offered the chance to go to university after working in a nursery I jumped at it and spent the next six years at uni in Winchester as well as working with different age groups. I was extremely proud to graduate with a B.A Honours in Primary practice. As a child I moved around a lot as my dad served in the RAF and I’ve lived in 5 different countries and attended even more schools.This has lead to a love of travel and adventure and I love travelling to different countries this year I’m travelling around France so I’m learning French before I go. I’ve got an extensive bucket list often adding things on as fast as I tick them off! Some of the experiences I’ve ticked off so far including climbing the O2 and Snowdon and this year I’m going white water rafting.

Sally

Deputy Manager
Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Hi, my name is Sally and I started at Brambles in September 2019 as senior of the Fox family. I recently became the deputy here at Brambles which I thoroughly enjoy. I have been working in Early Years for over 20 years and recently completed my Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies. I have always had a passion for working in Early Years.

In my spare time I enjoy trail running, which I compete several times a year. Spending time with my family, walking my dog in the country side and going on mini breaks to relax.

Emily

Senior Practitioner

Hi, my name is Emily I have been working in Early years since I was 17. I have a degree in Early Childhood studies and my Early Years Professional status. I love working with children watching them explore new activities, grow and develop. I have worked in a variety of different settings who have used different approaches to learning. So I am hoping to bring all my knowledge and skills to Brambles.

In my spare time I enjoy going for walks out in the new forest, baking lots of yummy goodies and I love to sew making various creations. I have recently learnt how to make children’s clothes. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to make my own wardrobe!!

Sam

Practitioner

Hi I’m Sam. I started brambles in December 2020 and love working outside with the children.

I qualified from Brighton university with a degree in primary education early years in march. I love working with children and helping them develop however I can.

I’m looking forward to working with everyone and am so excited to be at brambles!

Clare

Practitioner

​SENCO

Hi my name is Clare, I have enjoyed many years working with children and young people in a variety of settings. I worked in residential children’s care homes for 12 years specialising in working alongside children who have speech, communication difficulties and Autism.

I have lots of SEN qualifications, including Thrive and Makaton training. I have experience in residential schools, outdoor activity centres and in the Early Years setting in schools.

Outside of work I love to have adventures with my family, enjoying camping, walking our dog and riding our pony. I can also be found a few nights a week playing on a Netball court.

Bex

SEN
Practitioner

Hello there! My name is Bex and I am super excited to  join the Brambles team. I have many years of experience of working with children within Early years and my true passion is helping children succeed.

I have had lots of training over the years. I have both my NVQ level 2 and 3 in childhood and education and I am now working towards my degree in childhood and youth studies.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog, Dobby. I love to read books and comics and I also enjoy playing tabletop wargames with friends.

Jade

Apprentice

Hello I am Jade and I am an Apprentice at Brambles.

I am really looking forward to being a part of the Brambles family as a Fox and completing my Level 3. I love being outside and working with children.

I have 2 children of my own and 2 step daughters. I have always enjoyed working with children, in the past I have babysat for various families. I have a dog called Oscar and enjoy taking him for walks and to play fetch.

I love spending time with my family most and I enjoy swimming and fun activities.

Emma

Practitioner

Hi I'm Emma but most people call me Em.

I have been working in childcare for 14 years.

I Have a level 5 Foundation degree in childcare and I'm always keen to learn new things.

I really enjoy  encouraging children to get up and get moving so you will always find me
singing songs with lots of action and dances,  or re-acting out stories.
When I tell stories I like to put on funny voices and sometimes bring in my own puppets to help tell the stories.

Through the years I have learnt a lot in my career, especially Makaton.
Makaton is great to teach children and adults, especially through songs and stories; ( when I lost my voice for a year Makaton really helped me to communicate and teach others).

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and 2 cats, going for walks, doing some arty creative displays in my window with my son and helping out being a hedgehog watch hero.

Emma

Practitioner

Hello, I started Brambles, in January 2021, I am looking forward to being a part of the owl family

I am level 3 qualified and have worked in childcare for 5 years.

I love being active and sharing my enthusiasm with the children to encourage confidence. I enjoy all types of sensory and singing action songs to get the children moving and having fun.

In 2020, I had a ‘lockdown’ baby. She is now 10 months and has such a character. In the next couple of months, she will be able to join in the adventures with me and the Brambles family.

Carlisha

Practitioner

Hello, my name is Carlisha but feel free to call me Lisha for short.

I joined Brambles in February 2021 along with my two boys and they absolutely love it here!

I gained my level 3 in childcare back in 2011 and have worked in many childcare settings since.

I enjoy exploring all kinds of weather with the children and watching them grow into confident little people.

I am very happy to be part of the Brambles team.

Beki

Senior Practitioner

Hi, I’m Beki. I started at Brambles in September 2019 as a member of the squirrel family. I have worked in childcare for 6 years now and I just knew that early years is meant for me. They do say that ‘big hearts help shape little minds’.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, catching up with friends and spending time with family. I am currently saving up to buy my own home so I am very much looking forward to that adventure!

Emily

Practitioner

I started my Brambles journey in January 2019 as part of the owl family, I completed my level 3 in September 2020 and I can’t wait to continue helping and supporting all of our young people as they grow and develop at Brambles.

I have 3 nephews who love going out for walks and bike rides with me when they aren’t at school so they can get super mucky as well as helping my mum or dad outside in their gardens planting flowers and veg.

Teri

Apprentice

Hello, I am Teri! I started my Brambles adventure in September 2020 as an apprentice. I have just finished my NVQ Level 2 Health and social care at college and I'm just about to start studying my NVQ level 3 in childcare at Brambles.

In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends especially going on long walks in the countryside.

Georgia

Apprentice

My name is Georgia and I’m a new apprentice that’s hoping to accomplish my level 3 during my time at Brambles!

I enjoy watching children turn into little people and developing their individual characteristics.

I enjoy art and being creative which I hope to pass on to the children that I get to work with.

On the weekends I enjoy relaxing, seeing family and fun days out all of which makes me me :-)