Little Ladybirds Team
Little Ladybird's philosophy:
Our children are always the focus and centre of everything we do in an environment where the knowledge and skills of the staff are constantly promoted and developed.
All staff have qualifications in First Aid, Food Hygiene
and Safeguarding. All of these are always up to date.
Alison O'Flynn
PLAYGROUP MANAGER
BA Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Professional EYP)
I started my childcare career after gaining a BTEC in Health and Social Care course where, after being particularly interested in the childcare aspect of the course, I decided that I wanted to enter the childcare profession and so progressed onto achieving a Nursery Nurse qualification (NNEB) in 1996.
I have managed Little Ladybirds Playgroup since 1995 seeing it through various changes along the way, My prioirity has always been to provide a valuable service to parents and children in the area where everything I do and strive to achieve has the children at the very centre.
As Playgroup Manager and an Early Years Professional (EYP) my role is to provide an excellent service for the children and parents. This is achieved through managing a happy
staff team who constantly strive to provide a safe, caring and enjoyable environment,
As a result of this, both Alison and Jane undertook 4 years studying at Northampton University.
They graduated in February 2013 achieving a
BA in Early Childhood Studies together with
achieving Early Years Professional Status.
Julie Bosworth
DEPUTY PLAYGROUP LEADER
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
Julie has been a member of the Little Ladybirds staff team since 2006 initially as a Playgroup Assistant and then as a Deputy Playgroup Leader.
Julie deputises for the Playgroup Manager and Playgroup Leader as and when necessary.
Julie has the important role as the Lead Practitioner in ensuring that boys are achieving within the setting following training in this area.
Georgina Moore
APPRENTICE PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT
Level 2 in Childcare
Georgina joined our team in September 2014 after completing a Childcare course at North Warwickshire College.
As well as being a Playgroup Assistant supporting the children in their learning and development she is also studying to become qualified as a Level 3 practitioner.
Jane Tillin
PLAYGROUP LEADER
BA Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Professional EYP)
Jane joined the Little Ladybirds staff team in 2003, initially as a Playgroup Assistant and quickly progressed to Playgroup Leader.
Jane, as an EYP ensures the sessions run smoothly and effectively while ensuring the children are always the focus of play and learning within the environment. She works alongside Alison as part of the management team while also supporting the staff team.
In the late 1990's there was a focus on achieving a highly skilled early years workforce with graduate led practitioners working in the sector playing a crucial role in not only improving the achievement of children, but also sharing knowledge and helping to improve the skills of other members of staff.
Trish Audas
DEPUTY PLAYGROUP LEADER
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
Trish has been a member of the Little Ladybirds staff team since 2006 initially as a Playgroup Assistant and then as a Deputy Playgroup Leader.
Trish deputises for the Playgroup Manager and Playgroup Leader as and when necessary.
Trish plays a very important role within the setting as the Special Educational Needs Co Ordinator. (SENCO)
She attends termly SENCO Network Meetings to ensure she has up to date knowledge and information in order that the setting stays informed on all aspects of special educational needs issues.
For more details on SEN please see the section on Supporting your Child.
Jackie Jephcote
PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT
Level 3 in Childcare
Jackie joined our team in September 2014 while completing Level 3 in Childcare. She successfully gained her qualification in June 2015 and is now studying at North Warks and Hinckley College studying for an Early Years Foundation Degree.
She is supporting the children in their learning and development while developing her skills and knowledge to enhance the children's learning and development further. She is supporting Trish with children with SEN.