Director, Teacher and Early Years Specialist

Abigail Welsh

Manager

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!

Vikki Pocock

Deputy Manager

With over twelve years of experience in Child Care Vicky is an invaluable member of the team here at Ribbons. As a resident of Dinas and mum of two, Vicky truly appreciates and understands what Ribbons is all about and what our families require and need. She is an extremely talented baker and loves getting in the kitchen with all the children. Vikki has a Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development and has worked in two other childcare settings prior to Ribbons. Vikki also has experience working alongside expectant and new mothers in the perinatal sector, within the community, helping women in need of support. As a keen camper Vikki loves the great outdoors and is literally ready for anything. 

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 across the globe, molding 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.

Preschool Assistant and Teacher

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.

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Cath Edwards

Cath Edwards has a Level Two in Childcare and Early Years. She has worked in Childcare for over ten years and joins us from a background in Montessori practices. As a mum of two and local to Ribbons, Cath is a caring, enthusiastic and passionate team member whom Ribbons counts itself lucky to have. Cath works tirelessly to care for all the children in our setting and is a joy to be around. Cath has recently began her Level 3 in childcare.

Kasia Koprowska

Coming to us all the way from Poland, Kasia is an enthusiastic, passionate Early Years specialist who always puts the children and their needs before everyone and everything. Kasia has a deep interest in Additional Learning Needs and is excited to further her professional development in this sector. As an ambassador of cultural diversity, Kasia puts emphasis and celebrates the importance of difference in her daily planning and practice. Whilst she communicates in both English and Polish Kasia is currently learning sign language and Korean! She is full time here at Ribbons, working tirelessly to keep all our children happy and inspired.