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 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. Both of our children attended the playgroup and I actually started working there when our daughter was there.”
- First Aider
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner
- Behaviour Management
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
- Prevent Duty Officer
Sarah Smith: Assistant Manager
- First Aider
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner
- Behaviour Management
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
- Risk Assessment Co-ordinator
Sarah Downes: Playgroup Assistant
- First Aider
- Safeguarding Lead Practitioner
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
- Diversity and Inclusion Lead
- British Values Officer
Gemma Bell : Playgroup Assistant
“Hello, my name is Gemma. I’ve been working at Playgroup for 4 1/2 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
Jodie Robson: Playgroup Assistant
“Hello, my name is Jodie. I am currently studying BSc Health and Social Care at City University of London. I have level 3 in Health and Social Care. I have been a part of this fantastic team since 2015. I have lived in Southery for 20 years and have a crazy sister!”
- First Aider
- Prevent Duty Officer
- Risk Assessment Co-ordinator
- C.O.S.H.H
