Having worked in the childcare industry for more than 10 years, predominantly as a Manager and Sports Coach running our sister brand School of Sport, I’ve gained a lot of invaluable experience in how to operate a childcare setting and learnt a lot from the mistakes I have made along the way. I hold myself accountable to the highest of standards and place a lot of focus on over-delivering to everyone within our community, whether it's our parents and children, or schools and employees. Myself and Sophie seek to ensure everyone within our team is engaged in their work by creating a positive workplace culture that rewards hard work and commitment. By ensuring our team follow the core values that shape our organisation, I truly believe we can have a long-lasting, positive effect on every child within our care and influence the way they see the world.
My aim is simple - attract, develop, and retain great people. I believe recruiting individuals who have a genuine passion for working with children is key to us delivering outstanding care. Providing an exceptional place to work enables people to do their best work.
I have worked with children for over 11 years in various childcare settings. It is this experience that has given me the knowledge and understanding of how an exceptional childcare facility should operate.
As a mother myself, my main goal is being able to provide a childcare service I would be happy to use. I want to create an environment where children feel comfortable, keep active, socialise, and develop skills through play.
Leaving your child with anyone they are not familiar with is always a challenge for any parent, and I am no stranger to mum guilt. With this in mind, my priority is to ensure our team are enthusiastic, creative, and nurturing.
I believe every child needs several positive role models for a good start in life and here at School of Play, our team aims to provide exactly that. By offering a safe, friendly, and fun environment, I'm confident that every child will enjoy attending our breakfast, after school, and holiday clubs.
Their story began 10 years ago when they first worked together in the kids club at David Lloyd Trafford, it was there they developed a tremendous connection that stemmed from having a passion to provide exceptional childcare.
In 2016, Ryan set up our sister brand School of Sport, whilst Sophie gave birth and became a working mum to her now 4-year-old little boy. A year later Sophie came into the business, bringing with her vast amounts of expertise and knowledge in the childcare industry.
After coaching sport in over 40 primary schools in recent years, both Ryan and Sophie noticed the need for a high-quality, wraparound childcare provider that would offer exceptional care and value for money.
They share the same beliefs, philosophies, and principles that define the core values of both organisations and continuously ensure the whole team are buying into their ethos of over-delivering.