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 Amanda Milson

I have been working in childcare since 2014.

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I have worked at Stepping Stones since January 2021

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My qualifications and experience are listed below:

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• Nursery Practitioner Level 3

• Safeguarding Level 3

• Paediatric First Aid Level 3

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)

Hello - my name is Georgie Jemmeson

I have been working in childcare since April 2021. 

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I have worked at Stepping Stones since  April 2021

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My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

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​I will be working towards my Early Years Educator Level 3.

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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Wilson Marriage Centre,
Barrack St, Colchester CO1 2LR

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