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Education
J
OSS KING, new lead
practitioner in the nursery
at St Swithun’s Prep School,
has worked with young children
throughout her adult life, first as
a nanny, then in nurseries and
preschools.
“After completing a foundation
degree in Early Childhood Studies
I was appointed as co-coordinator
at Sparklers Children’s Centre. I
later joined Lanterns Children’s
Centre where I remained for 10
years, wearing several hats, before
taking up my new role at St
Swithun’s,” she said.
“I love the outdoors, growing
vegetables, arts and crafts and
singing (even though I am no
expert at the latter two!), and I
hope to be able to share these
passions with the children in the
beautiful setting and facilities of St
Swithun’s.
“At St Swithun’s we balance
traditional values of respect,
manners and caring for others,
while encouraging children to
question, to think outside the box
and develop a real enthusiasm
A new girl at
St Swithun’s
for learning. Our work includes
some topical themes and focal
starting points but then is very
much led by the interests of the
children themselves, and having
fun is essential! We also maintain
an open and trusting relationship
in which parents and carers feel
part of our school community and
can form an easy partnership with
us in promoting learning and well-
being.
“Ultimately our aim is to give all
the children in our care confidence
to achieve their potential and
begin their journey towards
becoming fearless, confident and
articulate individuals who can
form happy relationships and
make a positive contribution to
the world.
“I am very lucky in that I love
what I do. Watching children
grow, learn and discover is hugely
rewarding. I look forward to
continuing to be surprised and
awed by the children’s capacity to
embrace life and continuing the
nursery’s successful work.”
stswithuns.com
Come and meet
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
at St Swithun’s Prep School on
Friday 15 November at 1.15pm.
An afternoon activity for 2-4 year olds and
their parents. Tea is included.
Please book at www.stswithuns.com/tiger
or call 01962 835792
A leading independent day school offering outstanding
education for girls (4–11) with a co-ed nursery
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