

Kate loves 'Room on the Broom'
We read to the children every session.


Lauren's a smooth mover, she puts the disco in dough disco.
We dance all the time!


Jo spends a lot of time in the sand pit. We're always outside in Ribbons.


Kate's favourite food is home grown beans...just like Jack she's always climbing.


Abby is a dab hand with a glue stick and a paint brush.


Karen is a master of story telling and imagination.


Vicky is our Welsh, football kicking, creative whipping
wizard.


Sarah holds a catologue of bright ideas. This girl's our go to!
Meet Our Ribbons

Kate Watkins-Freeman
Director, Teacher and Early Years Specialist
As co-owner and creator of Ribbons Preschool, Kate Watkins-Freeman is set to provide an invaluable service to her students at Ribbons. Kate has a masters in Early Childhood Studies and is a true ambassador of learning through play. With over ten years of experience teaching in Foundation Phase across South Wales, Kate is a passionate and enthusiastic practitioner ready to embark on this new and exciting venture.
Jo Watkins-Freeman
Director, Teacher and Music Specialist
As co-owner and teacher Jo Watkins-Freeman is a creative practitioner who has been accused of having boundless energy! Jo has experience of teaching children of all ages and cultural backgrounds. She studied primary teaching and music in Britain's leading university in 2013 and has since taught all over the world, moulding and developing her different teaching techniques. As a musician and lover of creativity Jo will ensure children have opportunity to explore and learn through different creative mediums.
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Kate Thomas
Business Manager and Preschool Assistant
Kate is a Level Five teaching assistant with over nine years experience working within Preschool settings. She is an enthusiastic, gentle practitioner who will ensure all children at Ribbons are immersed in the highest of learning environments. Kate has trained and worked in the Vale of Glamorgan for the last decade. Her hard work and focused attitude makes Ribbons Preschool a calm and happy place for learners and team members alike.

Vicky Jones
Preschool Assistant
Joining us with a burst of brightness and boundless energy, Vicky Jones is our Welsh speaking team member.
Vicky actually trained as an art specialist and teacher in Kingston University, London. She is fluent in the Welsh language and leads our Welsh days every Wednesday. Vicky also leads a community football team for under sevens in her village.
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Abby Welsh
Preschool Supervisor
Abby Welsh has a degree in Education from Cardiff University. Furthermore she has a Level 3 in childcare and over fifteen years experience of working in daycare. She is also a passionate artist and is incredibly talented at drawing. Abby's attention to detail in our surroundings and attention to organisation makes Ribbons a beautiful, inspiring and colourful setting for all our children. With care and play at the forefront of her practice Abby makes every Ribbon's session a happy and joyful one!
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Karen Bassett
Preschool Assistant
Karen, who also comes from a background in teaching, is a language specialist. She speaks both Russian and French. Whilst at Ribbons Karen brings a world of imagination to our children telling them stories of little Tip Tap the gnome who goes on daily adventures in the world around his home. Jumping on stepping stones, crunching up the leaves and of course all with his furry pal Mostyn dog. Karen literally brings Tip Tap to life and teaches children all about the world around us and how much fun and discovery there is just around the corner.
Lauren Taylor
Preschool Deputy Supervisor
Ready for anything, Lauren has just completed a degree in Primary education, holds a level three NVQ in childcare and early years and is also a qualified gymnastics coach. Lauren will endeavour to deliver a sweet balance of care and education to all at Ribbons with key focus on the children's development and physical literacy. Taking full advantage of our outdoor space children will have daily opportunity to run, skip, climb, crawl and MOVE with Lauren, insuring steady improvement in their coordination and physical abilities.
Sarah Sheppard
Preschool Assistant
Sarah joins us with over 25 years of daycare and management experience. As a mother of two and incredibly knowledgeable practitioner Sarah is a invaluable asset to our preschool who we all admire and respect.
Sarah currently holds an NVQ level 3 for childcare and management. Alongside qualifications she enjoys baking, spending time in the outdoors and of course quality time with family.