Before joining the wonderful APCLC team in 2016, I taught Art & Photography and Languages at Secondary Schools. I hold a BSc in Biology, love the outdoors, making music, creating children’s illustrations and every other hands-on creative thing. I have experience of working with children of all ages, including as a children’s photographer. As Atelierista I provide support to all the nursery rooms by sharing my experience and creative ideas. It involves sourcing or creating resources we use in the centre, working with room staff to observe children and provide creative explorations. I document children’s learning journeys and help create displays and installations. I bring musical instruments and music making to all rooms and for the older children I run regular wood work and art sessions in the atelier. Another aspect of my role is to help develop all indoor and outdoor spaces in line with our ethos and the interests of the children. I think that the Reggio Emilia approach is a lovely creative way of working with young children.