Heather Sinclair
Manager
I am a qualified teacher, having completed a four-year B Ed. Degree course. I have taught classes in Reception, and Years 1 and 2 over a period of 9 years, then left teaching to have my family. I have four children, including twins and live in Crowthorne. As a committed Christian I am a member and regular attender of Finchampstead Baptist Church, where I lead the Sparklers group (Years R-2).
As well as managing The Ark, I tutor children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) in Numeracy and Literacy. My hobbies include baking, swimming, playing squash, long distance walks and going on bike rides with my family.
Manager
I am a qualified teacher, having completed a four-year B Ed. Degree course. I have taught classes in Reception, and Years 1 and 2 over a period of 9 years, then left teaching to have my family. I have four children, including twins and live in Crowthorne. As a committed Christian I am a member and regular attender of Finchampstead Baptist Church, where I lead the Sparklers group (Years R-2).
As well as managing The Ark, I tutor children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) in Numeracy and Literacy. My hobbies include baking, swimming, playing squash, long distance walks and going on bike rides with my family.
Anna Forbes
Deputy Manager
I am married with three children, who all attended The Ark. I have been involved with The Ark since 2002 when my eldest child started. I have enjoyed doing various voluntary roles – parent representative, secretary, and chair, and now working here since my youngest child left in 2009. I completed my Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare Pathway) in 2012.
Before having children I worked as a nurse, having gained a Diploma in Adult Nursing. I have a BSc in Ecology and love being outdoors, and helping the children to learn about nature.
I regularly attend and am involved at St John’s Church, in Crowthorne. In my spare time I enjoy
walking with my family and dog, reading, gardening and going camping.
Deputy Manager
I am married with three children, who all attended The Ark. I have been involved with The Ark since 2002 when my eldest child started. I have enjoyed doing various voluntary roles – parent representative, secretary, and chair, and now working here since my youngest child left in 2009. I completed my Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare Pathway) in 2012.
Before having children I worked as a nurse, having gained a Diploma in Adult Nursing. I have a BSc in Ecology and love being outdoors, and helping the children to learn about nature.
I regularly attend and am involved at St John’s Church, in Crowthorne. In my spare time I enjoy
walking with my family and dog, reading, gardening and going camping.
Sumita Mohanty
Childcare Practitioner & SENCO
I was born in India and came to the UK in 1984. My husband is retired and we have two grown up sons.
I have a BA in English and a Teachers’ Training Certificate from India. I taught for a couple of year in India and took time off when my sons were growing up. I started working at The Ark in 2000. I am a Christian and attend Sandhurst Baptist Church.
I am bilingual and read stories to the children in Hindi, as well as write the children’s names
and numerals in Hindi. My hobbies include travelling, gardening, cooking, walking and
entertaining.
Childcare Practitioner & SENCO
I was born in India and came to the UK in 1984. My husband is retired and we have two grown up sons.
I have a BA in English and a Teachers’ Training Certificate from India. I taught for a couple of year in India and took time off when my sons were growing up. I started working at The Ark in 2000. I am a Christian and attend Sandhurst Baptist Church.
I am bilingual and read stories to the children in Hindi, as well as write the children’s names
and numerals in Hindi. My hobbies include travelling, gardening, cooking, walking and
entertaining.
Sue Swindle
Childcare Practitioner
I have worked at The Ark since 2001. I did the Diploma in Pre-school practise Level 3 in 2006. I am married to Ed, and we have a grown up disabled son who has been my priority until 2009, when he moved into a residential home.
I live in Sandhurst; all of my family live in Ayrshire in Scotland. I attend the Beacon Church in Camberley and am a committed Christian. I support Red Diamond Sports Club for disabled people. I enjoy badminton, swimming, films, music, holidays, and travelling.
Childcare Practitioner
I have worked at The Ark since 2001. I did the Diploma in Pre-school practise Level 3 in 2006. I am married to Ed, and we have a grown up disabled son who has been my priority until 2009, when he moved into a residential home.
I live in Sandhurst; all of my family live in Ayrshire in Scotland. I attend the Beacon Church in Camberley and am a committed Christian. I support Red Diamond Sports Club for disabled people. I enjoy badminton, swimming, films, music, holidays, and travelling.
Vicky Judd
Childcare Practitioner
I am married with 3 children, who have all been to the Ark, and have been involved with the Ark for much time since they started. I am a qualified teacher, having completed a 4 year BEd, and taught in primary schools for 11 years, children aged 3-11years. I stopped teaching once our children were born, but have enjoyed being involved in Early Years education at The Ark since then.
I am a committed Christian, and part of Kerith Community Church, where I am involved in the pre-school groups. I enjoy taking our children out and about, craft activities, swimming and spending time with family/friends.
Childcare Practitioner
I am married with 3 children, who have all been to the Ark, and have been involved with the Ark for much time since they started. I am a qualified teacher, having completed a 4 year BEd, and taught in primary schools for 11 years, children aged 3-11years. I stopped teaching once our children were born, but have enjoyed being involved in Early Years education at The Ark since then.
I am a committed Christian, and part of Kerith Community Church, where I am involved in the pre-school groups. I enjoy taking our children out and about, craft activities, swimming and spending time with family/friends.
Sarah Webb
Administrator
I have been working for The Ark since Sept 2011 when they decided that an administrator would allow the staff to concentrate on looking after your children whilst at The Ark. I love getting to know the parents, and seeing the children when I frequently pop into The Ark. I have 3 children, and my two sons attended The Ark, and still talk about their time there now.
I am a member of Crowthorne Baptist Church and am on the leadership team, so it maintains a strong link with the church, which is so important to us.
My hobbies are music, amateur dramatics, as well as reading and cross-stitch.
Administrator
I have been working for The Ark since Sept 2011 when they decided that an administrator would allow the staff to concentrate on looking after your children whilst at The Ark. I love getting to know the parents, and seeing the children when I frequently pop into The Ark. I have 3 children, and my two sons attended The Ark, and still talk about their time there now.
I am a member of Crowthorne Baptist Church and am on the leadership team, so it maintains a strong link with the church, which is so important to us.
My hobbies are music, amateur dramatics, as well as reading and cross-stitch.
The Ark Committee
The Ark is run by a Management Committee made up of Church members and parent representatives.
The Committee is responsible for reviewing both policy and practice, and for the employment and appraisal of members of staff. We have an Annual General Meeting held during the summer term to which all parents and church members are invited.
The Committee anticipates the goodwill of parents in order to fulfill all the tasks in a happy and relaxed atmosphere. It will be ready to accept and consider ideas, constructive criticism or offers of a special talent which could benefit our Pre-School.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CHAIR: Phyllida Dewes
COMMITTEE SECRETARY: Emma Frost
TREASURER: Justine Wells
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES: Carl Mansell
Chrissi Frewer
Nicola Davies
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE: Avril Doyle
The Ark is run by a Management Committee made up of Church members and parent representatives.
The Committee is responsible for reviewing both policy and practice, and for the employment and appraisal of members of staff. We have an Annual General Meeting held during the summer term to which all parents and church members are invited.
The Committee anticipates the goodwill of parents in order to fulfill all the tasks in a happy and relaxed atmosphere. It will be ready to accept and consider ideas, constructive criticism or offers of a special talent which could benefit our Pre-School.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CHAIR: Phyllida Dewes
COMMITTEE SECRETARY: Emma Frost
TREASURER: Justine Wells
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES: Carl Mansell
Chrissi Frewer
Nicola Davies
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE: Avril Doyle