Childcare Staff

Our dedicated and friendly staff are always ready to talk to you about your child. Staff are DBS checked and qualified in childcare, paediatric and first aid at work qualified. One staff member is an apprentice being trained on-site.

Sharon Ellis

Childcare Services Manager

Has over 30 years of childcare experience in the early years 0-12yrs. She is qualified as a Nursery Nurse and holds a postgraduate diploma in integrated provision for children and families, a postgraduate diploma in early years leadership and level 3 Special Education Needs and disabilities. Sharon is also the designated safeguarding lead for the childcare team. Sharon works all year round and Managers both the preschool and playscheme. She is also a first aider on site.

Iris Suarez

Deputy/Early Years Teacher and SENCO

Has been working in childcare for 5 years. She is second in command and deputy designated safeguarding lead for the childcare service. She has an Early Years Qualified Teacher status stemming from a degree and Master's degree in Education. Iris is also a key person for children within the preschool and supports staff understanding in SEND. Iris works term time only and is a first pediatric first aider.

Nora Bekkai

Childcare Apprentice

Has had 5 years experience as a practitioner. During this time she has completed her level 2 with us at Mary's as a student and is now studying for her level 3 in childcare as an apprentice here at Mary’s. Nora demonstrates lots of creativity when working enthusiastically with the children. She is also a qualified first aider and works within the playscheme.

Omoseke Oyem

Early Years Practitioner

Has been qualified for 3 years as a Level 3 childcare practitioner. Known as Seke, she is a key person to the children here at Mary’s and shows a passion for working with children. She is also a qualified first aider.

Teke Teka

Early Years Practitioner

Teki is a qualified level 2 childcare practitioner. She works part-time, term-time within the preschool as a key person. Teki qualified as a student with us at Mary’s and has 3 years of work experience with children in the early years. Teke is a qualified first aider.

Laura Dowse

Early Years Practitioner

Is a qualified level 3 childcare practitioner. Laura has 10 years of work experience behind her and works here term time as a key person. Laura is passionate about the work she does with children in the early years. She is a qualified first aider with overall really sound childcare knowledge.

Keeley Dolan-Young

Early Years Practitioner

Is qualified at level 2 in childcare and is currently and is currently supporting the preschool on a part-time casual basis. Keeley is enthusiastic and gets fully involved in knowing what is needed to be a great practitioner. Keeley has 3 years of experience in childcare.

Leeanne Prosper

Childcare Admin Receptionist

Has 5 years experience in the admin field and is proficient in organising data and correspondence to support the whole organisation's communication. Leeanne is getting ready to study for an accountancy course. Leeanne is also a qualified first aider.

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Summer Play Scheme

At Mary’s Play Scheme, your children will have an action-packed, enjoyable time which they will want to return to. Here, playschemes are for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The core opening hrs are 9 AM – 5 PM. Parents can buy extend the time till 5.30 PM. We will have trips away to local parks during this playscheme. All children in the group would be expected to go on the trip which will be within walking distance. The groups will be no more than 15 children.
Moving up to youth club

This information is designed to help parents and young people make the transition from our holiday play scheme to our youth services.
Support Play Scheme

Help us continue supporting families with all-day childcare during the long school holidays at our below cost charge rates by donating to fund this service.
Basketball Coaching

Basketball Coaching for 8 - 12-year-olds from January to August 2021

Gerry Heaney

Caretaker Handyman
Jo Richardson

Trustee
Jobs

Mary's current job openings, work experience, student placements and volunteering opportunities.
Cassandra Heugh

Trustee
Give to our pre-school appeal

We need your donations to help us support children and their families with additional needs. Early help can make all the difference in transforming a child's future prospects. By giving you will become part of their journey of change.
Ruth Ogier

Trustee
Sam Rubandhas

Trustee
Emelia Quist

Trustee
Booking and Paying

FInd out about fees, government funding and how you access them. You may be entitled to free childcare.
Children with SEND

How we support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Youth Club

Young people today are facing daunting challenges relating to their safety, health, employment and lifelong prospects. Mary’s Youth Club gives young people the skills, confidence and networks to succeed.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Mary's is now running all of its services. We will maintain appropriate COVID SAFETY measures beyond the 19th Jul. Get the latest
Play scheme

The words ‘school holidays’ can fill many parents with dread – especially if they are working. But these are times that children should look forward to as a period when they can draw breath and take a break from the often very competitive academic life they face at school and ‘just’ play.
Summer Play Scheme

At Mary’s Play Scheme, your children will have an action-packed, enjoyable time which they will want to return to. Here, playschemes are for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The core opening hrs are 9 AM – 5 PM. Parents can buy extend the time till 5.30 PM. We will have trips away to local parks during this playscheme. All children in the group would be expected to go on the trip which will be within walking distance. The groups will be no more than 15 children.
Pre-school

Giving children aged between 2 and 4 years the best start.
What's On

Find out what's on now at Mary's? We have a range of activities every day catering for children, young people, adults and the elderly from physical exercise, dance, social support, through educational, training, special interest groups to leisure activities and birthday parties.
Pre-school Introduction Video

Watch this short film to find out more about our Pre-school.
Room and Space Hire

Wide range of meeting rooms and spaces to suit a variety of activities and occasions.
General Appeal for Mary's Youth Club

Help us fundraise to support local young people so they can succeed against the odds, by making a donation.
Gym

Mary’s Gym is by the community and for the community offering a well equipped workout space with shower and changing facilities at low cost with a monthly rolling contract or special group offers so that you can work to achieve your fitness goal.