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We have a fantastic group of people who work for us with a wide range of experience in childcare. Please take a few moments to read about our staff and their qualifications.

Hello - my name is Sue Townsend and I am the Group Coordinator. I have been working in childcare since 2012.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3)
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Nominated Individual (Ofsted)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

Hello - my name is Donna McWilliams and I am the Deputy Group Coordinator. I have been working in childcare since 1976.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 1991
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 4)
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Designated Safeguarding Officer
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

Hello - my name is Jade Stephens and I am the Manager Support Officer. I have been working in childcare since 2009.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2009
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Senco (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2
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British Sign Language Level 1

Hello - my name is Sarah Harnett and I am the Nursery Floor Manager. I have been working in childcare since 2008.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2008
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3)
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

Hello - my name is Sharon Warr.
I have been working in childcare since 2016
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Assistant NVQ (Level 2)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

Hello - my name is Charlie Bush.
I have been working in childcare since 2012
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3)
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Designated Safeguarding Officer
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2
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Mental Health First Aider

Hello - my name is Jenna McDermott.
I have been working in childcare since 2006.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2006
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Food Hygiene Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

My name is Carrie Ovens
I have been working in childcare since 2012.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Food Hygiene Level 2

Hello - my name is Wendy Ratcliffe
I am the ENCO
(Equality Named Coordinator)
I have been working in childcare since 2016
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016
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My qualifications and experience are listed below: ​
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Nursery Assistant NVQ (Level 2)
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ENCO (Equality Named Coordinator)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

My name is Bethany Carmen
I have been working in childcare since 2014
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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NVQ Level 3
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Safeguarding Level 2

My name is Poppy Ball.
I have been working in childcare since 2015
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Safeguarding Level 2
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My name is Lesley Drake
I have been working in childcare since 2018
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
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My qualifications are listed below:
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CACHE Level 2
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Early Years Educator level 3
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My name is Maddison Hooper.
I have been working in childcare since 2017
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2015
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Working towards Nursery Assistant NVQ (Level 1)

My name is Elizabeth Taverner. I am the Senior Administrator here at Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group.
I have been working in childcare since 1992.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2002
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2
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CACHE Level 2
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British Sign Language Level 1
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HR Management Level 2 (online qualification)
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GDPR Officer

My name is Tia Watson. I am the Admin Assistant and Fundraising Lead here at Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group.
I have been working in childcare since 2006.
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I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2006
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My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Nursery Practitioner NVQ Level 3
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Level 3 Admin Skills (online qualification)
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Mental Health First Aider
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Wilson Marriage Centre,
Barrack St, Colchester CO1 2LR
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