Meet the team...

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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:

 

  • Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3)

  • Nominated Individual (Ofsted) 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • 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)

  • Designated Safeguarding Officer

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • 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) 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Senco (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 2

  • 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)

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • 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) 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • 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: 

  • Nursery Practitioner NVQ (Level 3) 

  • Designated Safeguarding Officer

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 2

  • 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) 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Food Hygiene Level 2

  • 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

  • Safeguarding Level 3

  • 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: ​

  • Nursery Assistant NVQ (Level 2) 

  • ENCO (Equality Named Coordinator)

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • 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

  • 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

  • Safeguarding Level 2

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 

  • 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

  • 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

  • CACHE Level 2

  • British Sign Language Level 1

  • HR Management Level 2 (online qualification)

  • 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

  • Nursery Practitioner NVQ Level 3

  • Level 3 Admin Skills (online qualification)

  • Mental Health First Aider

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 Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group,
Wilson Marriage Centre,
Barrack St, Colchester CO1 2LR

01206 860467