EXPERIENCE

There are six permanent members of staff;

Leader
Amanda Igo - NNEB, NVQ 4

Deputy Leaders
Karen Elliott - NVQ4

Keypersons
Angela Cowperthwaite - NVQ 3
Amanda Atwell - NVQ3
Linda Shanks - NVQ3
Tracy Coomber - NVQ3
Hazel Duncombe - NVQ2 working towards NVQ3
Kelly Renolds - NVQ2

Assistants  
Bob Pallister
Tracy Boyt - working towards NVQ2

Bank Staff
Tara Bristow

Our adult to child ratio adheres to OFSTED’s requirements. The Leader, Deputy and all NVQ Level 3 qualified staff have the relevant qualifications to run the group, gained through courses which are specially geared to the needs of the under five’s. Once NVQ level 3 qualified staff have two years experience they are able to run the group. Training is ongoing for all the staff, who regularly attend extra courses.

When your child starts at Playgroup, your family will be assigned to a keyperson. This person is a member of staff who will work and monitor your child’s learning and development journey. The role of a keyperson is to introduce your family and child to the Playgroup, to be your child’s special friend in the group and build up a close relationship that helps your child to settle quickly and easily.
You will be able to talk to your keyperson in confidence about your child, including any special needs, medical and dietary requirements and any pet words that are useful at home for toilet, drink etc. Your keyperson will keep a watchful eye on your child, assist him or her to join in the activities and keep you informed on how your child is settling into Playgroup in his or her early days.
The keyperson will be responsible for keeping a record of your child’s progress by making regular observations. All new developments will be noted and recorded and a play plan will then be formulated according to your child’s needs. In doing this the keyperson will liaise with you and you may discuss your child’s progress with them, helping to keep our records up to date with developments that take place at home. Whilst doing this you will be able to help develop and review our play plans.
If you have any worries about your child in or out of Playgroup, the keyperson will be able to discuss this with you. Your keyperson will observe confidentiality as necessary.