JENNY BLACKER
HEAD OF PRE-SCHOOL & PRE-PREP
Jenny joined Great Walstead in 2025 after eleven years as Deputy Head of Brighton Girls Prep. Passionate about early childhood education, she believes in curiosity-filled classrooms, outdoor learning and helping young children discover joy in every school day.
Where learning begins with curiosity
Jenny loves seeing children collaborate, create dens, perform songs and invent whole worlds from sticks and leaves. She believes fresh air fuels learning and is excited to develop the outdoor areas even further, inspiring children to learn through movement, nature and play.
Family, countryside and cosy bookshelves
Outside school, Jenny can be found exploring the countryside with her husband, their three children and Bonnie the dog. She loves interiors and admits she would happily be an estate agent if she were not a teacher simply for the chance to peek inside beautiful homes.
Growing Great Walstead’s youngest minds
Jenny is leading plans to create a dedicated Pre-Prep library and expand outdoor learning spaces. Her advice to new pupils is full of energy and reassurance - be brave, try everything and give new experiences a go. You never know what you might fall in love with.
