MEET THE TEAM
Julie Gerry
Manager/Play Leader
DSL/Lead SENDCO
Paediatric First Aid
Julie has been working in the setting for well over 25 years and holds a NVQ Level 3. Julie enjoys long coastal walks and spending time with family and friends.
Maria Martin
Manager/Play Leader
DSL/ SENDCO
Paediatric First Aid
Maria has been working in childcare for over 10 years. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Preschool Practice. Maria enjoys adventurous walks and spending lots of time with her family and friends.
Rachel Wright
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Assistant Manager/Play Leader
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years
Deputy DSL
Paediatric First Aid
Rachel has been working in the setting for well over 10 years now and holds a level 3 Diploma in Early Years Workforce. Rachel enjoys walking her dog along the coast with family and going away on holidays.
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Karen Stevens
Assistant Play Leader
Level 2 in Childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Karen has been working in the setting for well over 10 years and holds a level 2 in children and young peoples workforce. Karen enjoys reading a good book and coastal walks with friends and family.
Lauren Williams
Assistant Play Leader
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years
Paediatric First Aid
Lauren is a new member of the team, joining us with lots of experience under her belt. She has worked in Childcare for over 10 years and still to this day loves what she does.
Dawn Bewes
Administrator
Dawn has worked at the setting for many years but retired back last year. Dawn kindly looks after all the administrative side of things for us. Dawn enjoys photography and going away with her family.
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Our Committee are very important to our setting, without them Playgroup cannot run. We encourage all new parents to play an active roll on our committee.
Chair Person- Leanne Ridgeman Vice Chair- Sophie Harris
Secretary- Kitty Turner Vice Secretary- Lucy Harding
Treasurer- Anna Brown
Nominated Person/Staff Representative- Maria Martin
General Committee Members- Louise Passmore, Kirsty Taylor, Kerry Williams, Holly Rickets, Chloe Reynolds and Lauren Webber.
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All our committee members are DBS checked and registered with Ofsted and the charity commission.
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We hold meetings termly to discuss the daily running of the playgroup and to organize fundraising events. We are always open to ideas.
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