Meet the staff
The playgroup employ 4 experienced members of staff, each of whom have undergone police checks, they are:
Play Leader (and new admissions enquiries)
Ann Sage
Diploma in Pre-School Practice, Qualified in Paediactric First Aid, Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Ann is sporty and likes to get the children energetically playing outside as often as she can. She also loves working together with the children on science and nature topics.
Deputy Leaders
Claire Shore
NVQ3 in Early Years Childcare & Education
First Aid, Equal Opportunities, Child Protection Officer
Claire is a wonderful storyteller. She loves children's literature and encourages the children to re-tell and act out their favourite tales. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail makes every child feel special.
Sarah Gray
NVQ3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice Education,Behaviour
Sarah's speciality is creativity. She helps the children to make amazing things out of all sorts of bits and bobs. The children adore getting in a mess with Sarah's help!
Playgroup Assistant
Carol Smart
SMSA at Farmborough School
Previous Chair of Playgroup committee
Carol is a fantastic Playgroup Assistant. She supports her colleagues and cares for the children during all the activities. Amongst other jobs she prepares snacks, mixes paint, sets up apparatus and ensures that everyone is happy.