Our Team

SOPHIE SHEPARD

Sophie is the Owner and Manager of College Fields. She is a qualified Early Years Teacher level 6 (EYPS) from the Open University and NDNA 2010.

Sophie holds a BA hons degree in English Literature from the University of Southampton and a level 5 Diploma from the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Sophie is qualified in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding as well as numerous pedagogical qualifications in Montessori Practice and Forest School.

Sophie used to work on Tall Ships and Media Relations with Sail Training International before starting out in Early Years Education. Sophie enjoys landscape painting and city breaks.

Sophie has two children, one at University and one at secondary school and a scruffy cockapoo called Jaspar.

AMANDA SOLLIS

Amanda holds NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education and is our Deputy Manager.  Amanda has worked in childcare for many years including working as support staff for the local Children’s Centre. Amanda is qualified in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding level 2 and Food Hygiene. She has also completed many courses on child development and pedagogy.

Amanda has 2 grown up boys and twin grandsons whom she looks after on her days away from nursery. Amanda loves to walk her dog, Alfie on the Ridgeway, bake with her goddaughter and enjoys arts and crafts.

TORI RILEY

Tori is a graduate in Fine Art and has a PGCE in Computer Science. Tori leads our curriculum planning and has qualifications in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, FGM, Montessori in Early Years, Speech and Language Therapy and Art Therapy. Tori is currently studying towards her Level 3 in Early Years Childcare. 

Tori is also an exceptional seamstress and loves creating art with fabric and wool. Tori grew up in Indonesia, Australia and Texas and can list endless facts about every animal on the planet!