All three of my children have gained so much from their time at Norcot in both Waterside and the nursery school. Each of them has grown in confidence and the older have left the Centre very ready for school. I'm delighted to have had the opportunity to support the excellent work done at Norcot as a Governor since December 2012. Since September 2015, I have been Chair of Governors.

As a teacher, I know the importance of Early Years education for creating the best start for all children. Therefore, when my daughter joined Waterside in August 2013, I knew I had picked a truly outstanding learning environment for her to flourish in. I was immediately impressed by the knowledge and commitment of all the staff and I know without a shadow of a doubt that the excellent progress she is now making at school is down to Norcot. I am committed to ensuring that  Norcot can continue to provide this excellence in the future and that is why I became a member of the governing body.

Jennifer Watson-Jones

As a parent of a child at Norcot Early Years Centre, I am interested in contributing to the Centre as a parent governor.  I am a social worker specialising in childrens' services and I am passionate about children having experiences that enable them to explore their potential.  Although relatively new to Reading, I want to be part of the local community and support it where I can.

                                                                                                                      Fiona Betts

As a team leader in the Centre I strive to learn more about Norcot and want to have an input in how the Centre can develop, grow and learn. I also would love the experience of being a governor so I can, in the future, further my career in management.

I feel that by joining the governing body I will have a better awareness of the way the nursery is running including plans to adapt the nursery according to need.  I am looking forward to sharing my opinion and  

Lian Robinson-Ryan  knowledge with the board from a staff perspective.

I have worked in Norcot Early Years Centre for over 5 years and have worked across the Centre. I started as an Early Years Practitioner and I have progressed to be a full-time Team Leader. I applied to be a governor as I would like to be more involved in the Centre and to gain a better understanding of the management structure.

                                                                                                                 Hannah Blanchard

Hi. Tom Steele is my name. Married to Patricia for over 50 years and have lived in Tilehurst for over 30 years. Also lived and worked in Belfast Aberdeen and London.  We have two sons and four grandchildren - aged 21,19,9 and 6.  Their education and development has always been extremely important to me.  As a Councillor for this area from May 2007 to April 2011 and having been re-elected a Councillor in May 2015 I have supported  the excellent work carried out by the Centre. It is rewarding to be involved.