St Swithun's School in Winchester has appointed Shelly Say as the new head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the Prep School.

Ms Say will join the school in the summer term, overseeing the preschool and reception classes, as well as leading the Early Years staff team.

Ms Say said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the St Swithun’s family as Head of Early Years. I am passionate about creating nurturing and inspiring environments where children can flourish and develop a lifelong love of learning.

"I look forward to working closely with the dedicated team, parents, and, most importantly, the wonderful children at St Swithun’s Prep. Together, we’ll ensure their first steps in education are filled with joy, curiosity, and adventure."

Ms Say is currently head of EYFS at Prince's Mead School and has worked there for ten years.

She will succeed Sue Powell, who recently relocated abroad after three-and-a-half years at St Swithun’s.