JEMMA HARDY
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER IN THE HIVE LEVEL 3
Hello I’m Jemma,
I started my career in childcare nearly 10 years ago, as an apprentice in a nursery in Bristol before I got my first job in a nursery as an assistant in Bath. I became the Nest leader in August 2011 from the start of Free Rangers which has been an amazing journey so far. I left in January to go on my maternity leave and I am now glad to be back to return to the Nest as a part time nursery nurse.
I cannot wait until my little boy joins The Nest where he can have as much fun here as I do, to explore the environment, climb trees, build dens, learn through nature and the great outdoors and make friends along the way. I love being creative and experimenting with a wide range of activities to explore and I enjoy just observing how children learn so much through play and progress as they grow up.
Favourite tree: Oak Tree
Favourite forest animal: A Badger
Favourite season: Spring, the beautiful colours of fresh flowers, leaves budding on the trees and new life beginning.
Our Story
Welton Manor Farm has been in our family for three generations. Our Grandad, George Knowles used to farm the land...
The Site
Surrounded by rolling countryside Free Rangers is located on a former working farm site and has exclusive access to 20 acres.
Forest School
Forest School is a key approach to learning which underpins the Free Rangers ethos and lies at the heart of what we do.