Parents Information
Parents Information
Parents Information
Our
Staff
Team
Martine Lamb
Playgroup Manager - Level 6 Early Years Practitioner & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Hi my name is Martine, I live in the Forest of Dean with my family. My early years experience started over twenty years ago. I have been fortunate enough to work in early years, primary and secondary settings. I have a genuine interest in children's well being. I take pride in each child's achievements and encourage them to flourish and grow.
Qualifications: Batchelor of Arts in Early Childhood (Level 6), Paediatric First Aid, Safe Guarding
Paula Harding
Deputy Manager, Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Key Person of Yellow Group
Hi, my name is Paula. I live in the Forest of Dean with my large family. I have had over twenty years early years experience. I enjoy all aspects of the job, I love watching the children grow and bloom into confident caring little people.
Qualifications - NVQ level 3 in childcare & education. Special Educational needs & development. Pediatric first aid, safeguarding & behaviour management.
The Committee
Karen Hendry
Business & Finance Administrator/Data Protection Lead
Hi, I'm Karen. I have predominately worked in administration and finance in the past but I am also Level 3 qualified to work with children. Having chaired my children's local playgroup I then worked there for 4 years as a Keyworker. I have two very active boys and as a family we lead a very active lifestyle.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, HND Business & Finance
Rebecca
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Senior Key Person & Key Person of Red Group
My name is Rebecca Harris. I live locally to Abbeydale playgroup. I have three children Maddie , Freddie and Millie. I have worked at Abbeydale Playgroup since 2015. I am the key person for Red Group. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and I went to Stroud college and completed my NNEB.
Qualifications: NNEB, Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection
Amy Harris
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Key Person of Green Group
Hi my name is Amy. I live in Abbeymead with my husband and two children. My daughter came to Abbeydale Playgroup and had a wonderful time here. I have worked here since 2017 and am happy to have been appointed Green group Key Person having recently completed my level 3 NVQ.
Qualifications: Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection
Jen Russell
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Key Person of Blue Group
Hi my name is Jen. I have worked in childcare for 5 years now and have been with Abbeydale Playgroup since October 2015. I have a Level 3 Qualification. I love the job and enjoy seeing how the children learn through play in the setting. Also how they change to be ready for school when they leave. Out of work i have two children of my own who keep me busy!
Qualifications: City and Guilds level 3 CYPW, First Aid and Safeguarding.
Kirsty O'Donnell
Play Assistant
Hi my name id Kirsty and i live in Abbeydale with my partner and 2 children, Josh and Mia. I have worked at Abbeydale Playgroup since November 2018 and before that i was Chair for 2 years.
I love working at playgroup and enjoy playing with all the children and watching and helping them grow during their time with us.
Qualifications: Currently studying level 3 in Childcare and Education
Committee
About
Abbeydale Playgroup is a committee run playgroup. The committee work along with the staff to give the best possible care for the children. We value everyone's skills, as everyone has something different to give. Meetings are currently held in the evening once a term. We also appreciate any other help you can offer, i.e. shopping, collating paperwork, providing skills such as ICT, HR or any other skills you may have that may be useful.
Please consider becoming a committee member, without a committee there will be no playgroup for your children to attend.
Current Committee
Chair : Amy Mace
Vice Chair: Katie Holder
Treasurer : Tiffany Hodges
Secretary : Sarah Callaghan
Fundraising Team:
Carrie Smith
Katie Holder
Chrissie Lowe
Sarah Turley
General Committee Members :
Sarah Turley
Charlotte Grant
Tiffany Hodges
Michelle Cockling
Chrissie Lowe
Martine Lamb
Carrie Smith
If you would like any further information then please email:
chair@abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk
We are always on the look out for new committee members, if you feel you could donate a little of your time, please feel free to attend any of our meetings.
Everyone is Welcome!