Bethany

Meet Bethany Young

Role: Childcare Assistant

Bethany joined the Pouncing Panthers team in September 2025 and quickly became a favourite with both children and staff! She was drawn to PP because of its supportive, fun-loving team and her passion for creating happy, engaging spaces where children can thrive.

Bethany has a strong childcare background, with experience across nurseries, holiday clubs, and breakfast & afterschool clubs—including time as a manager. She is currently continuing her professional journey by completing her Level 3 Childcare qualification, building on her solid foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience.

What Bethany Brings to Pouncing Panthers

Bethany is wonderfully creative, always arriving with fresh ideas for crafts, outdoor adventures, and energetic group games. She has a great understanding of children’s emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development, and she’s brilliant at building strong bonds with children so they feel safe, confident, and excited to join in.

Qualifications & Training

Bethany holds a wide range of important qualifications, including:

• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid & Mental Health First Aid
• Level 2 Childcare
• Level 2 Understanding Special Learning Difficulties
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Best Thing About Working at PP

Creating an environment where children can play, learn, laugh, and have fun every single day!

Fun Facts About Bethany

• She loves running and is currently training for the London Marathon
• She owns a Guinness World Record (how cool is that?!)
• Three words to describe her: Caring, Positive, Patient

Favourite Activities at PP

Bethany loves imaginative play, encouraging children to dive into pretend worlds like schools, restaurants, shops, and vets—often with homemade props and lots of role-switching fun! She also enjoys classic group games like Musical Statues, Simon Says, Hide and Seek, and Charades.

With Bethany around, Pouncing Panthers is always full of creativity, laughter, and big imaginations.