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 Child Protection.

Sophie enjoys landscape painting, city breaks and anything nordic noir.

Sophie has two children, now at secondary school and a 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.

RACHEL WILLIAMS

Rachel holds NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education and is our designated SENCO.  Rachel has a wealth of experience working with children with special educational needs in Reception year in a school in Reading. Rachel is qualified in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding level 2, Food Hygiene and has completed various courses on recognising and understanding children with extra needs or behaviour problems.

Rachel now lives in Pewsey with her husband and 2 girls aged 9 and 12.