PURPLE POST - October 2025
Welcome to the October issue of Purple Post!
October has arrived - the month of pumpkins, spooky fun, and crunchy autumn leaves - and with it comes plenty of exciting updates from across our Parenta family. We’ve got promotions to celebrate, new faces to welcome, and some brilliant personal milestones too (including weddings, babies, and even a half-marathon!).
You’ll also find details of our next webinar, handy resources to support you and your learners, plus the latest terrific testimonials that remind us of the “magic” happening every day.
So, grab a cuppa (or a toffee apple!), catch up on all the news, and let’s see what treats October has in store for us!
TEAM UPDATES
Kirsty Taylor – Training Delivery Manager, South Region
Exciting times for the South Team for September! We celebrate professional growth in the team with Emily Hunt, who has been promoted from her tutor role to become our Regional IQA for the South! We also have our lovely Melissa Taylor, who has returned from her maternity leave this month after becoming a new mummy to baby Harriet! Big welcome back, Mel!
Nicky Law started with us in September, and we look forward to what she will bring to our incredible team!
And finally…huge congratulations to Kirsten Donnelly, who has a double celebration! Kirsten will be stepping into her new role in October, again a promotion - into the Pastoral Coach role, but this is only after having been away - getting married in Las Vegas - and will be joining back with us as a Mrs! Big Congratulations, Kirsten 😊
Jo Wade – Head of MIS, Audit & Compliance
Hey Parentatons!
So, it's that time again, "Hard Close" which means we are closing one year and have the opportunity to start fresh for the next, 2025/26🤩
I like to think of this time like a calendar "New Year", and like with any new year, we have the opportunity to sit, reflect and set "New Year's Resolutions"
Each year, we have become more and more compliant, with departments working in unison to achieve the same goal. So, what do we have in store for the "New Year", from a funding perspective? Whilst we continue our journey for 100% compliance and preparation for Audit, we will also be looking at tapping into new funding streams and local authorities, to enable Parenta to become an all-round Early Years Training Provider, with the ability to offer a number of opportunities to develop our next Early Years Practitioners.
I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your commitment in 2024/25, and here's to the New Year – cheers! 🥂
Josephine 💟
Charlie Gordon – Training Delivery Manager – London and the Southeast Region
This month, we were delighted to welcome two new members to the team, Lanya and Jennifer. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the valuable contributions they will bring.
We also wished Amy Clifton well as she begins her maternity leave - sending her our very best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her life.
I also had the opportunity to carry out face-to-face one-to-ones with the tutors. It was wonderful to meet in person, strengthen relationships, and discuss opportunities for professional growth and development. It has truly been a pleasure to connect with everyone.
Finally, a big well done to Kimberley Honey, who took part in the half-marathon this month — a fantastic achievement!
Adele James - Head Of Marketing
Our last webinar, Navigating the EYFS Safeguarding Reforms, saw the highest registration rate and number of attendees - setting a new benchmark for success for the marketing team! Well done my fellow Marketeers! I am super proud of you all!
We saw:
681 registrations
318 attended the live session
156 CPD certificates have already been generated and sent out (with more still being issued!)
This achievement shows we’re delivering real value to our customers and community, while strengthening Parenta's reputation in the sector.
Let’s keep the momentum going for the next FREE webinar - the bar has officially been raised!
Improving Fine & Gross Motor Skills Through Outdoor Play
Tuesday 14th October, 10.30 – 11.30 am
Join early years outdoor education specialist and trainer Charlotte Ng for an inspiring deep dive into how the great outdoors supercharges children’s physical and mental development. From puddle-jumping and log-balancing to nature treasure hunts and chalk art, discover playful, practical ways to boost strength, coordination, dexterity, and confidence.
Don’t forget to remind your employers, learners and settings to register for this!
Learn more and
register here - don’t miss it and get a
CPD certificate
if you attend!
EXTRA! EXTRA! The testimonials and reviews keep coming in, and we’re so pleased to see such great feedback!
September's winner is… drumroll… Amy Wong! Congratulations, Amy – enjoy your £50 Amazon voucher.
Want to win £50 next month?
Share the love and you could win! Here are the all-important links:
https://bit.ly/MyParentaExperienceTrustPilot
https://bit.ly/MyParentaExperience
We're thrilled to share the fantastic testimonials we've been receiving from our learners, employers, and settings. It's truly heart-warming to see such positive feedback! While we'd love to list them all, there are just too many to fit! View more training and software testimonials here.
Nithya S
"I am happy to be a part of Parenta, and I would like to thank my tutor. She is an amazing and very humble person who guided me and patiently answered my questions. After completing my course, I feel stronger and more confident in my work. Once again, I would like to thank my tutor for supporting me in completing my course."
Denise B
"My tutor was amazing. She was so patient and understanding. Her explanations were clear, and I feel so much more confident doing the invoicing going forward."
Sharon H
"Excellent service, Parenta got back to me with a solution really quickly, very polite and professional."
Sebrina D
"Parenta was very helpful and easy to understand when they were explaining instructions on the phone. Thank you!"
Dawn G
"Really helped me out and didn't seem like a problem.
Thank you so much, Parenta!"
Sade G
"Just passed my EPA and my tutor was amazing! Couldn't have done it without her!"
Well Done, Keep Them Coming!
Resources to help us, our learners, and our settings
We welcomed to our Parenta Family in September:
1st - Lanya Downie, Early Years Tutor
16th - Candice Botha, Digital Marketing Manager
22nd - Nicola Law, Early Years Tutor
22nd - Megan Thompson, Early Years Tutor
22nd - Harriet Walton, Early Years Tutor
We welcome to our Parenta Family in October:
