Our Staff
Angie Heslop
Angie is the Early Years Manager having joined the playgroup staff at the start of 2006. She has a level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development and is also: Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Coordinator.
Shannon Blackah
Shannon is the Deputy Early Years Manager and Safeguarding Lead having joined the playgroup staff in March 2021. She has a level 3 diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce alongside a wealth of experience in Children's Care.
Emma Reeve
Emma joined the playgroup staff in September 2025 and is a Deputy Early Years Manager. She holds a Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families as well as Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Emma is Deputy SENCo.
Louise King
Louise is our Early Years volunteer and joined the playgroup in September 2023. She has a Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) and has worked in the Early Years sector for 25 years.