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 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 and a postgraduate diploma in early years leadership. Sharon is also the designated safeguarding lead for the childcare team.

Sinita

Early Years Teacher and SENCO

Has been working in childcare for 9 years. She is second in command and deputy designated safeguarding lead for the childcare service. She has an Early Years Professional status degree, a BA in Childhood and Youth studies and childcare level 3. Sinita is also a key person for children within the preschool.

Alison Palmer

Early Years Practitioner

Has had 3.5 years experience as a practitioner. During this time she has completed her level 2 and level 3 in childcare as an apprentice here at Mary’s. Alison is a key person to children and demonstrates lots of creativity when working enthusiastically with the children. Alison is currently doing a level 4 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teaching course.

Omoseke Legbe

Early Years Practitioner

Has been qualified for 3 years as 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.

Teki

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 1 year work experience with children in early years.

Aneta Ten

Early Years Practitioner

Is a qualified level 3 childcare practitioner. Aneta has 6 years work experience behind her and works here part time term time as a key person. Aneta is passionate about the work she does with children within the early years.

Keely Dolan-Young

Early Years Apprentice

Is qualified at level 2 in childcare and is currently being trained to level 3 as an apprentice here at Mary’s. Keeley is enthusiastic and gets fully involved in knowing what is needed in order to be a great practitioner.

Leeanne Prosper

Childcare Admin Receptionist

Has 2 years experience in the admin field and is proficient in organising data and correspondence to support the whole organisations communication. Leeanne is getting ready to study for an accountancy course.

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6 January - 14 February 2020

Happy New Year! Our main programme days have changed and we're kicking off with with our 'January Joy' programme of trips and outings.
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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.
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Children with SEND

How we support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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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.
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Booking and Paying

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

This is where you can find out all about our admissions process.
Pre-School Programme

At Mary’s Pre-school, we know that to provide the best for your children, we need to work in partnership with you, the parents.

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.
Pre-school

Giving children aged between 2 and 4 years the best start.
Room and Space Hire

Wide range of meeting rooms and spaces to suit a variety of activities and occasions.
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.
Jobs

Mary's current job openings, work experience, student placements and volunteering opportunities.
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Fundraising Ideas

Fundraise with your colleagues or friends. Whether it's a bake off or a trivia night, you can raise essential funds for us.
Volunteer

We offer volunteering opportunities all year round and have loads of opportunities for you to get involved.
What We Do
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.