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 a level 3 and 4 in Early Years Childcare Learning and Development. I am 50 years old, married to Steve. We have been living here for 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
Gemma Bell: Deputy Manager
“Hello, my name is Gemma. I’ve worked at Playgroup for 6 years as a Playgroup Assistant. Before that, I worked in many childcare settings all across Europe. I have levels 3 and 4 in Childcare and Development. I have lived all around Europe but have lived in Norfolk 19 years and now settled down with my husband and son.”
- First Aider
- Southery Playgroup Health and Safety Adviser
- Diversity and Inclusion Officer
- Safe Guarding lead practitioner
- Food Hygiene
- Makaton Level 1 and 2
Jodie Robson: Playgroup Assistant
“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 22 years and have a crazy sister!”
- First Aider
- Prevent Duty Officer
- Risk Assessment Co-ordinator
- C.O.S.H.H
- Food Hygiene
- Makaton level 1 and 2
Chloe Hewitt: Playgroup Apprentice
“Hi, my name is Chloe Hewitt. I have completed my level 2 apprenticeship, I am 20 years old, and 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
- Makaton Level 1 and 2
Yazmin Gallagher: Playgroup Assistant
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“Hi, my name is Yazmin Gallagher. I am currently working towards my level 3 in childcare.
- Food Hygiene
- First Aider
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