Meet the Lead Team

Hello, my name is Mandy Welch and I am the Childcare Manager.

I am NNEB trained and have worked in childcare since 1982.

I have an overall responsibility for Footprints Childcare, which includes children, their families and our wonderful, committed team of practitioners.

You can contact me by email or phone.

 

Hello, my name is Alison Jarvis and I am the joint Toddler/Cooperville Leader.

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

I have worked at Footprints since 2006.

You can contact me here.

 

Hello, my name is Catherine Deegan and I am the Baby & Butterfly Room Leader.

I have CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education.

I am also the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) for 0-4 year olds.

I have worked at Footprints since 2007.

You can contact me here.

 

Hello, my name is Donna Merriman and I am the Out of School & Holiday Club Leader.

I have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Early Years.

I am also the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) for 4+ year olds.

I have worked at Footprints since 2004.

You can contact me here.

 

Hello, my name is Haley Thornton and I am the Cooperville Leader.

I have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Early Years.

I am also one of the Safeguarding / Child Protection Lead Practitioners.

I have worked at Footprints since 2004.

You can contact me here.

 

Hello, my name is Kayleigh Wade and I am the Toddler Room Leader.

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce.

I have worked at Footprints since 2011.

You can contact me here.

 

Hello, my name is Sophie Hirst and I am the Caterpillar Room Leader.

I have a Foundation Degree Level 5 in Early Years.

I am also one of the Safeguarding / Child Protection Lead Practitioners.

I have worked at Footprints since 2007.

You can contact me here.