All our staff are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and regularly undergo training. Our staff are friendly and very approachable and provide a very loving family environment.
Meet our five members of staff
Kerry Jones: Manager
“Hi all, I am Kerry Jones. I have been at the setting for over twenty years and became a manager in 2009. My qualifications are level 3 and 4 in Early Years Childcare Learning and Development. I am married to Steve. We have been living here for over 30 years. We have two fantastic children and one dog. Our children attended the playgroup, and I started working there when our daughter was there.”
- First Aider
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner
- Behaviour Management
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
- Prevent Duty Officer
- GDPR
- Food Hygiene
Jodie Robson: Deputy Manager
“Hello, my name is Jodie. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Social Care. I have my level 3 in Childcare. I have been a part of this fantastic team since 2016. I have lived in Southery for 25 years and have a crazy sister!”
- First Aider
- Prevent Duty Officer
- Health and Safety Officer
- Fire Safety Officer
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner
- Makaton level 1 and 2
Chloe Hewitt: Playgroup Assistant
“Hi, my name is Chloe Hewitt. I have completed my level 2 apprenticeship, I attended this playgroup when I was younger! I love working with children and can’t wait to complete more training.”
- Food Hygiene
- First Aider
- C.O.O.S.H
- Risk Assessment Officer
- Safeguarding Training
- Behaviour management
- Makaton Level 1 and 2
Yazmin Gallagher: Playgroup Assistant
“Hi, my name is Yazmin Gallagher. I have my level 3 in childcare. I have two young boys and a doggie called Ronnie.”
- Food Hygiene
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
- Safeguarding Training
- First Aider
- Equality and Diversity Officer
Jolene Osler: Playgroup Assistant
“Hi, my name is Jolene Osler, I am better known as Jo. I have my Level 3 in Childcare. I have 2 beautiful children who both went to Southery Playgroup and a wonderful Husband. We have a dog called Scamp.”
- First Aider
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding Training
- Risk Assessment officer
- Healthy Eating Officer
Lily Westbrook: Apprentice
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“Hi, my name is Lily Westbrook, I live in Brandon with my Mum, Stepdad and dog called Bailey. I am currently undertaking my Level 3 Apprenticeship. I am really looking forward to working in the Nursery .
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid – Pending……..
- County Lines
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