Jo is the setting manager and has been with us for 5 years, although she has been working in childcare for 13 years.
She holds a degree in early childhood studies alongside lots of other qualifications.
Some of these include:
- Paediatric First Aid
- Designated safeguarding training
- Food safety and Hygiene
- Fire safety training
- Health and safety training
- Senco
Jo is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCO and Health and Safety officer.
Clare
Clare is the deputy manager for the setting, she has been with us for two years but also has over 15 years’ experience in childcare. Clare holds a level 4 childcare qualification and is currently studying towards her level 5. Her other training includes:
- Designated safeguarding training
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food safety and hygiene
- Positive behaviour management
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
Clare is the setting’s deputy safeguarding lead and will be temporarily taking the manager’s position whilst Jo Is on maternity leave from July 2021.
Bank Staff
Were very lucky to have a great team of bank staff to work with;
Sam is a level 2 qualified staff member and also holds safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene training. Sam is currently working afternoons with us.
Rachael holds a degree in childcare alongside safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene training. Rachael also has a child in our setting and is currently working some mornings with us.
Cassie has recently joined our bank staff team. She comes in on an ad hoc basis and is currently studying towards being a paediatric nurse.