Sophie
Founder of Practically Family
Anything is possible when it comes to Sophie. No dream is too big, no idea too crazy, no wish too unachievable. As a qualified teacher and proud mum of two, Sophie was perfectly placed to reimagine what childcare looks like for modern families, propelling her to set up Practically Family in 2015.
Her creative background in the arts helps her sprinkle magic over everything she does, which explains why the kids are just as hooked as the adults. Sophie has become such an integral part of our families’ lives that she’s been asked to be (fairy) god-mother to six of our children!
Her creative background in the arts helps her sprinkle magic over everything she does, which explains why the kids are just as hooked as the adults. Sophie has become such an integral part of our families’ lives that she’s been asked to be (fairy) god-mother to six of our children!
Superpower:
Magic Maker
Kane
Financial Director
A true family business, Kane is the ying to Sophie’s yang, the logic to her creative, the husband who makes all Sophie’s zany ideas a reality! As the keeper of spreadsheets, Kane has the uncanny ability to not only be a whizz with numbers but also a hotshot with a hammer, leading his team of builders to create Sophie’s vision for POD. To escape the frenzy, you’ll find him giving Tiger Woods a run for his money on the golf course.
Superpower:
Master Builder
Lucy
Practically Family Manager
Our explorer come adventurer, Lucy’s imagination and creativity knows no bounds and will have your child swimming through shark infested waters in your back garden and spying for dragons in the trees. Her creative knows no bounds - absolutely anything goes! With 10 years of dedicated childcare experience and hands on energy as mummy to Poppy, Lucy is the fearless leader you want in charge.
Superpower:
Creative conjuror
Grant
Holiday Club Manager
Grant is our kind-hearted, gentle giant, Holiday Club Lead who also happens to be a semi pro basketball player, earning him major cool points with the kids. He will be one of the first faces you see each morning at Club, smiling and eager to make sure your kids have a ball!
Superpower:
Big hearted
Jade
POD Manager
Through the power of stories and song, Jade delights in transporting your child into the depths of their imagination. Eternally calm and patient, she is willing to listen to your child’s wild tales of adventure, challenging them to explore a bit further. With POD since its inception and a stationery fiend, there’s no one more qualified to lead the POD team and keep everything in order.
Superpower:
Storytelling supremo
Laura
POD Pre School Teacher
Our fully qualified primary school teacher, Laura is driven by her privileged role in your child’s early educational journey. Calling them her little ‘sponges’, her calm and patient nature combined with her playful, silly side means kids are naturally drawn to her. Yet, as busy mum to Archie and Alice, and wannabe black belt kickboxer, Laura is not to be messed with!
Superpower:
Rib-tickling joker
Rachael
POD Deputy, Early Years Teacher & SEN Coordinator
Becoming a SENCO has always been Rachael’s dream and so she is hugely passionate about providing fun, engaging and inclusive activities for all of our children. An enthusiastic mountain climber, Racheal adores sharing adventures and exploring new things, helping your little ones to reach the heady heights of their own potential. She may burst into song…but don’t worry she’s taking lessons!
Superpower:
Singing sensation
Rhia
Practically Wild Educator
Rhia brings the fun to the outdoors, utilising the rich outside area in POD for experimentation and play and helping to deliver our Eco and Green Commitment. She is brilliant at nurturing the children’s curiosity for the natural world around them and her enthusiasm for the great outdoors is limitless - she’s our very own Dora the Explorer.
Superpower:
Signing superstar
Our team members work across a range of our Services, providing consistent care from a familiar face, that gives you complete peace of mind.
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