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

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.
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012
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.
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 1991. I am one of two Designated Safeguarding Officers.
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 4)
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Pediatric First Aid Level 2

Hello - my name is Jade Stephens and I am the Assistant Manager. I have been working in childcare since 2009. Maternity Leave as of February 2023
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2009
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

My name is Becky Munro I am the Early Years Lead Practitioner
I have been working in childcare since 2007
I have worked at Stepping Stones since September 2021
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Early Years Professional Status (Level 6)
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2
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Bristish Sign Lanaguage Level 1

Hello - my name is Sharon Warr.
I have been working in childcare since 2016
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016
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 Wendy Ratcliffe.
I am one of two Designated Safeguarding Officers.
I have been working in childcare since 2016
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Nursery Assistant NVQ (Level 2)
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Designated Safeguarding Officer.
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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
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012
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
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Mental Health First Aider
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My name is Lesley Drake
I am the ENCO (Equality named Coordinator)
I have been working in childcare since 2018
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
My qualifications are listed below:
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CACHE Level 3
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Early Years Educator level 3
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Equality Named Coordinator

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

My name is Poppy Ball.
I have been working in childcare since 2015
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2019
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediactric first aid Level 2
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Working towards Early years Educator level 3

Hello - my name is Georgie Clark
I have been working in childcare since April 2021.
I have worked at Stepping Stones since April 2021
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
I will be working towards my Early Years Educator Level 3.

My name is Maddison Hooper.
I have been working in childcare since 2017
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2015
I am Kitchen Assistant and Nursery Helper
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2

My name is Christyanne Kirby.
I have been working in childcare since 2018
I have worked at Stepping Stones since January 2023
I am a Nursery Assistant
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 1

My name is Sabina Kalkova.
I have been working in childcare since 2021
I have worked at Stepping Stones since November 2022
I am a Nursery Assistant
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Safeguarding Level 2
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Paediatric First Aid Level 2

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.
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2002
My qualifications and experience are listed below:
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Business Administration Advanced Level 4
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British Sign Language Level 1
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HR Management Level 2
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CACHE Level 2
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Safeguarding Level 2
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GDPR Officer

My name is Tia Watson. I am the Fundraising Administrator here at Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group.
I have been working in childcare since 2006.
I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2006
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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