Leadership
We have a strong leadership team who are responsible for the overall running and governance of Little Crickets Forest School.
Safeguarding at Little Crickets is our priority and, as such, we have a dedicated team to oversee this:
- Mrs Jo Storey – Safeguarding Governor
Telephone numbers for our Leadership and Safeguarding team can be found on our Contact Us page.
We are fortunate to have a committed staff who are both highly professional, kind and committed. Our Forest School Manager is supported by specialist Forest School and Childcare Practitioners.
Emma Sculfor - Manager and SENco
Level 3 Early Years
Emma works as Little Crickets' Senior Early Years Practitioner, and is a very capable and knowledgeable member of the team. Having worked in childcare for seven years, Emma has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and is a qualified SENCo. She enjoys supporting the children to be the very best version of themselves, and loves to create fun and engaging activities for the children.
Elena Barrero, Deputy Manager
Hi, I’m Elena Barrero, originally from the north of Spain. I hold a Level 4 qualification as an Early Years Educator and I’m currently training to become a Forest School Leader.
My journey in the UK began five years ago—I came for what was meant to be a three-month stay to improve my English, but I ended up staying with my host family for nine months as an au pair. Since then, I’ve built up over four years of experience working in childcare.
I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors. Whether it’s taking long walks by the beach or swimming in the sea, nature is where I feel most at home. Last year, I even took part in the Pier to Pier swim! I also enjoy getting creative through crafts, especially origami, which I love sharing with children as a fun and mindful activity.