February Folk is all about imagination, adventure and feeling part of something special. And behind it all is a Crew who know exactly how to make that happen.
Let us introduce the wonderful team who’ll be bringing this folklore-inspired half term week to life at Greenbank Preparatory School and Day Nursery and Cheadle Catholic Infant School in Stockport.
They’re experienced, kind, energetic and together they create the sort of Holiday Club children feel excited to come back to each day.
Every folk tale needs its wise leaders, the ones keeping everyone safe, supported and on track while the fun unfolds. Our Club Captains hold the bigger picture, making sure each day runs smoothly across both venues.
Sophie
Founder of Practically Family and calm presence-in-chief. Sophie brings warmth, reassurance and deep experience in early years and holiday club care. She’s quietly making sure every child feels seen and every Crew feels supported.
Grant
Grounded, approachable and brilliantly calm. Grant is a natural leader who helps children feel confident and settled, especially when they’re trying something new or finding their feet.
Our Crew Leaders are the steady guides of February Folk. They shape each day, bring the theme to life and help children feel confident, curious and ready to join in, whether that’s through big outdoor quests, shared stories or imaginative play.
Alex T (Blorange at Greenbank School)
Big-kid energy and resident comedian, Alex T can make anyone laugh while drawing on his qualification as a primary school teacher to instinctively know how to engage children, manage groups and make Holiday Club feel instantly fun and welcoming.
Ashlyn (Grellow at Greenbank School)
Sporty, sociable and always ready with a high five or a hula hoop. Ashlyn brings infectious enthusiasm to games, movement and teamwork and is especially loved by children who like to keep busy.
Tash (Crew Leader at Cheadle Catholic Infant School)
Multi-talented, confident and brilliant at holding everyone’s attention. Tash brings energy, creativity and flow to each day, making sure children stay engaged, involved and excited from start to finish.
Selo (EYFS Lead at Greenbank School)
Our qualified EYFS wizard who is simultaneously building a school in Sierra Leone! Creative, kind and energetic, Selo combines deep early years knowledge with imagination and care, helping our youngest Clubbers feel safe, confident and excited to explore.
Sarah (EYFS Lead at Cheadle Catholic Infant School)
Calm, nurturing and wonderfully observant. Sarah brings balance to the group, supporting emotional wellbeing and helping children settle, regulate and feel at ease within their Crew, drawing on her EYFS qualification.
Our Crew Mates are your child’s biggest cheerleaders, playmates and partners in adventure. They’re right there in every game, craft, challenge and moment of silliness.
Matthew
Energetic, kind and very funny. Matthew leads outdoor adventures with confidence and curiosity. A rugby fan and qualified primary school teacher, he brings momentum and warmth to forest quests and big games.
Stacey
EYFS qualified, warm, organised and quietly brilliant at keeping everything ticking along. Stacey is a reassuring presence children naturally gravitate towards.
Emily E
EYFS and Zumba qualified, which might explain why she is always smiling and endlessly creative! Emily brings music, crafts and calm moments to life, with a lovely balance of high energy and thoughtfulness.
Thomas
Kind, funny and thoughtful. With a love of football and a house full of pets – 3 cats and 3 dogs no less - Thomas has a calm, friendly way of helping children feel comfortable and at ease.
Ellie Y
Friendly and creative, Ellie brings positivity and warmth to group activities and quieter moments alike. A qualified primary school teacher and EYFS practitioner, full of fun.
Alex M
Thoughtful, dependable and fluent in Spanish. Alex M loves reading stories in Spanish and supporting children through problem-solving, builds and imaginative challenges.
Jacob
Energetic and enthusiastic, currently training to become a teacher. Jacob thrives in team games and active play, bringing encouragement and positivity to everything he’s part of.
Olivia
Warm, welcoming and a professional rugby player! Olivia brings confidence, teamwork and positivity, helping children feel included and supported from the moment they arrive.
Siphara
Gentle, arty and full of empathy. Siphara shines in creative activities, drawing, making and storytelling, especially with children who enjoy quieter play.
Emma
Budding mechanical engineer and WOW-activity legend. Emma loves a challenge and is known for inventive builds, hands-on creations and big “how did you do that?” moments.
Rory
Calm, supportive and quietly confident. A footballer at FC United, Rory is great at helping children feel settled throughout the day.
Moira
Kind, patient and wonderfully reassuring. Moira brings experience and care to every interaction, making her a comforting presence for children of all ages.
Nevaeh
Creative and thoughtful, Nevaeh shines in storytelling, crafts and imaginative play.
Our Crew Cadets may be the youngest members of the team, but they bring huge amounts of joy, relatability and enthusiasm to February Folk.
Chloe
Warm, energetic and great at building confidence. Chloe encourages children to have a go while keeping things fun and supportive.
Skye
Bright, positive and full of enthusiasm. Skye brings momentum and smiles to group activities.
Marcel
Friendly, confident and great with older children. A footballer, Marcel brings humour and structure to team games and challenges.
Erin
Calm, caring and attentive. Erin is brilliant at noticing quieter moments and offering extra reassurance when needed.
Daisy
Gentle, kind and creative. Daisy brings a soft, nurturing energy to calmer play and connection through her love of drama and dance.
Poppy
Bubbly, warm and full of joy. A dancer, Poppy’s enthusiasm is infectious, helping children feel excited, welcomed and ready to join in.
Across both schools this February Folk Crew brings imagination, structure and genuine care in equal measure.
They’re the reason children settle quickly, feel confident to be themselves and head home full of stories, and why parents know their child is in safe, capable hands.
Book February Folk
Find out what to expect at Holiday Club
They’re experienced, kind, energetic and together they create the sort of Holiday Club children feel excited to come back to each day.
The Captains
Every folk tale needs its wise leaders, the ones keeping everyone safe, supported and on track while the fun unfolds. Our Club Captains hold the bigger picture, making sure each day runs smoothly across both venues.
Sophie
Founder of Practically Family and calm presence-in-chief. Sophie brings warmth, reassurance and deep experience in early years and holiday club care. She’s quietly making sure every child feels seen and every Crew feels supported.
Grant
Grounded, approachable and brilliantly calm. Grant is a natural leader who helps children feel confident and settled, especially when they’re trying something new or finding their feet.
The Crew Leaders
Our Crew Leaders are the steady guides of February Folk. They shape each day, bring the theme to life and help children feel confident, curious and ready to join in, whether that’s through big outdoor quests, shared stories or imaginative play.
Alex T (Blorange at Greenbank School)
Big-kid energy and resident comedian, Alex T can make anyone laugh while drawing on his qualification as a primary school teacher to instinctively know how to engage children, manage groups and make Holiday Club feel instantly fun and welcoming.
Ashlyn (Grellow at Greenbank School)
Sporty, sociable and always ready with a high five or a hula hoop. Ashlyn brings infectious enthusiasm to games, movement and teamwork and is especially loved by children who like to keep busy.
Tash (Crew Leader at Cheadle Catholic Infant School)
Multi-talented, confident and brilliant at holding everyone’s attention. Tash brings energy, creativity and flow to each day, making sure children stay engaged, involved and excited from start to finish.
Selo (EYFS Lead at Greenbank School)
Our qualified EYFS wizard who is simultaneously building a school in Sierra Leone! Creative, kind and energetic, Selo combines deep early years knowledge with imagination and care, helping our youngest Clubbers feel safe, confident and excited to explore.
Sarah (EYFS Lead at Cheadle Catholic Infant School)
Calm, nurturing and wonderfully observant. Sarah brings balance to the group, supporting emotional wellbeing and helping children settle, regulate and feel at ease within their Crew, drawing on her EYFS qualification.
The Crew Mates
Our Crew Mates are your child’s biggest cheerleaders, playmates and partners in adventure. They’re right there in every game, craft, challenge and moment of silliness.
Matthew
Energetic, kind and very funny. Matthew leads outdoor adventures with confidence and curiosity. A rugby fan and qualified primary school teacher, he brings momentum and warmth to forest quests and big games.
Stacey
EYFS qualified, warm, organised and quietly brilliant at keeping everything ticking along. Stacey is a reassuring presence children naturally gravitate towards.
Emily E
EYFS and Zumba qualified, which might explain why she is always smiling and endlessly creative! Emily brings music, crafts and calm moments to life, with a lovely balance of high energy and thoughtfulness.
Thomas
Kind, funny and thoughtful. With a love of football and a house full of pets – 3 cats and 3 dogs no less - Thomas has a calm, friendly way of helping children feel comfortable and at ease.
Ellie Y
Friendly and creative, Ellie brings positivity and warmth to group activities and quieter moments alike. A qualified primary school teacher and EYFS practitioner, full of fun.
Alex M
Thoughtful, dependable and fluent in Spanish. Alex M loves reading stories in Spanish and supporting children through problem-solving, builds and imaginative challenges.
Jacob
Energetic and enthusiastic, currently training to become a teacher. Jacob thrives in team games and active play, bringing encouragement and positivity to everything he’s part of.
Olivia
Warm, welcoming and a professional rugby player! Olivia brings confidence, teamwork and positivity, helping children feel included and supported from the moment they arrive.
Siphara
Gentle, arty and full of empathy. Siphara shines in creative activities, drawing, making and storytelling, especially with children who enjoy quieter play.
Emma
Budding mechanical engineer and WOW-activity legend. Emma loves a challenge and is known for inventive builds, hands-on creations and big “how did you do that?” moments.
Rory
Calm, supportive and quietly confident. A footballer at FC United, Rory is great at helping children feel settled throughout the day.
Moira
Kind, patient and wonderfully reassuring. Moira brings experience and care to every interaction, making her a comforting presence for children of all ages.
Nevaeh
Creative and thoughtful, Nevaeh shines in storytelling, crafts and imaginative play.
The Crew Cadets
Our Crew Cadets may be the youngest members of the team, but they bring huge amounts of joy, relatability and enthusiasm to February Folk.
Chloe
Warm, energetic and great at building confidence. Chloe encourages children to have a go while keeping things fun and supportive.
Skye
Bright, positive and full of enthusiasm. Skye brings momentum and smiles to group activities.
Marcel
Friendly, confident and great with older children. A footballer, Marcel brings humour and structure to team games and challenges.
Erin
Calm, caring and attentive. Erin is brilliant at noticing quieter moments and offering extra reassurance when needed.
Daisy
Gentle, kind and creative. Daisy brings a soft, nurturing energy to calmer play and connection through her love of drama and dance.
Poppy
Bubbly, warm and full of joy. A dancer, Poppy’s enthusiasm is infectious, helping children feel excited, welcomed and ready to join in.
A Crew Children Want to Be With
Across both schools this February Folk Crew brings imagination, structure and genuine care in equal measure.
They’re the reason children settle quickly, feel confident to be themselves and head home full of stories, and why parents know their child is in safe, capable hands.
Book February Folk
Find out what to expect at Holiday Club
Practically Family
07939 942334 (during Holiday Club weeks only)
