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Manager
Hi, I'm Angela and I am delighted to be the Manager at playgroup. I also attend the Babies and Toddlers sessions in the Village Hall on a half-termly basis.
I have been involved with Sheriff Hutton Pre-school since 2004 when my eldest son attended Babies and Toddlers. This was to become the beginning of my journey into childcare! In 2008 I became a member of the playgroup committee while my youngest son attended before assisting as a relief member of staff in 2010. During this time I achieved the Basic Awareness in Child Protection Level 1 which is regularly updated.
During my training in 2011 I became a Play Leader. Since achieving a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare) (QCF) I have become the named person for Behaviour Management and carried out Deputy Manager duties on a regular basis. In March 2014 I successfully trained as a SENDco (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator). Since becoming the Manager in 2015 I have attended Level 2 safeguarding and I am the Designated Lead Practitioner for Safeguarding. I also currently hold an Advanced Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Level 2 in Food Hygiene.
I am passionate about playgroup and enjoy so many aspects of working in the Early Years sector. There is a huge amount of satisfaction from seeing children in our care play, learn, develop and flourish and I believe supporting parents is the key to children's success. I have the pleasure of working with an amazing team of nurturing staff and committee members. Friendships are formed between children and staff which may well last a life-time. I truly believe that playgroup provides a fantastic learning and social experience for your child which is at the heart of the community.
My long term goal is to pursue a qualification in management.
I live on a farm with my husband Martin and two children Michael and Adam. My hobbies include card-making , mindful colouring and gardening. My favourite colour is pink. We have a working sheep-dog on the farm called Ellie and two guinea pigs Benny and Theo.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming your child into playgroup.
Hi, I'm Angela and I am delighted to be the Manager at playgroup. I also attend the Babies and Toddlers sessions in the Village Hall on a half-termly basis.
I have been involved with Sheriff Hutton Pre-school since 2004 when my eldest son attended Babies and Toddlers. This was to become the beginning of my journey into childcare! In 2008 I became a member of the playgroup committee while my youngest son attended before assisting as a relief member of staff in 2010. During this time I achieved the Basic Awareness in Child Protection Level 1 which is regularly updated.
During my training in 2011 I became a Play Leader. Since achieving a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare) (QCF) I have become the named person for Behaviour Management and carried out Deputy Manager duties on a regular basis. In March 2014 I successfully trained as a SENDco (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator). Since becoming the Manager in 2015 I have attended Level 2 safeguarding and I am the Designated Lead Practitioner for Safeguarding. I also currently hold an Advanced Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Level 2 in Food Hygiene.
I am passionate about playgroup and enjoy so many aspects of working in the Early Years sector. There is a huge amount of satisfaction from seeing children in our care play, learn, develop and flourish and I believe supporting parents is the key to children's success. I have the pleasure of working with an amazing team of nurturing staff and committee members. Friendships are formed between children and staff which may well last a life-time. I truly believe that playgroup provides a fantastic learning and social experience for your child which is at the heart of the community.
My long term goal is to pursue a qualification in management.
I live on a farm with my husband Martin and two children Michael and Adam. My hobbies include card-making , mindful colouring and gardening. My favourite colour is pink. We have a working sheep-dog on the farm called Ellie and two guinea pigs Benny and Theo.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming your child into playgroup.
Deputy Manager
Hi my name is Julie Mercer. I am happy to be the Deputy Manager and Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding here at Sheriff Hutton Playgroup. I joined the team here in what was my 40th year in childcare having qualified, receiving my NNEB in 1977 !!!!!!! I have gained so much experience during this time having worked in a variety of settings with children aged from 3 months up to 19 years with special needs settings. I remain passionate about children's learning experiences and development. Throughout my career I have continually attended relevant courses which keeps my own learning up to date with new ideas, legislation's etc. including Context and Principles for Early Years Provision, Child protection, Forest School, Behaviour is Communication, and Brave Boys to name a few, these have all helped to improve my own practice.
I moved to Crambeck Village from Somerset in 2015 with my husband to be closer to our families in Cheshire and our 2 daughters here in Yorkshire, the eldest is married with her own young family giving us a granddaughter and grandson. Our youngest lives in York and as she says she is a struggling artist who works in hospitality and theatre. As a family we enjoy walking in the local countryside these walks also include Jack our daughter's dog. I enjoy short breaks to south Wales with my husband where I go dolphin watching, dolphins being my other interest and I am actively involved in their conservation and freedom.
Hi my name is Julie Mercer. I am happy to be the Deputy Manager and Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding here at Sheriff Hutton Playgroup. I joined the team here in what was my 40th year in childcare having qualified, receiving my NNEB in 1977 !!!!!!! I have gained so much experience during this time having worked in a variety of settings with children aged from 3 months up to 19 years with special needs settings. I remain passionate about children's learning experiences and development. Throughout my career I have continually attended relevant courses which keeps my own learning up to date with new ideas, legislation's etc. including Context and Principles for Early Years Provision, Child protection, Forest School, Behaviour is Communication, and Brave Boys to name a few, these have all helped to improve my own practice.
I moved to Crambeck Village from Somerset in 2015 with my husband to be closer to our families in Cheshire and our 2 daughters here in Yorkshire, the eldest is married with her own young family giving us a granddaughter and grandson. Our youngest lives in York and as she says she is a struggling artist who works in hospitality and theatre. As a family we enjoy walking in the local countryside these walks also include Jack our daughter's dog. I enjoy short breaks to south Wales with my husband where I go dolphin watching, dolphins being my other interest and I am actively involved in their conservation and freedom.
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Babies & Toddlers
Hi I'm Margaret and I run toddlers on a Thursday morning. I see toddlers as being a safe place for children to come and play, and a place of support for mums, dads and carers. Do come along on a Thursday morning, we'd love to meet you. |
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Committee
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