Welcome to Ladybird Playgroup
Welcome to Ladybird Playgroup Team
Meet the Staff
Sharon McGinty - Lead Practitioner
Diploma Level 3 Pre-school practice
Safeguarding DSL, SEND DP, ENCO DP, Prevent DP
Other training: FGM, Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid, Fire Warden, Makaton, Understanding Children's Behaviour and Interactions, Equality and Inclusion
Georgie Sims - Deputy Practitioner
NCFE CACHE Level 3 DIPLOMA for EYW
Certificate in Child Care and Education (CCE) Level 2
Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding DSL 2nd, SEND DP 3rd, FGM, Makaton, Understanding Children's Behaviour and Interactions, Prevent
Alice McGinty - Deputy Practitioner
NCFE CACHE Level 3 DIPLOMA for EYW
CASHE Level 2 Children's and Young Peoples Workforce 0-19
Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid, Fire Safety, SEND DP 2nd, Understanding Children's Behaviour and Interactions, FGM, Prevent, Child Protection
Rachael Bray - Early Years Practitioner
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Training Level 2
Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid, FGM, Understanding Children's Behaviours and Interactions, Equality and Inclusion, Prevent
Karen Brogan - Early Years Practitioner
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Training Level 2
Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid, FGM, Understanding Children's Behaviours and Interactions, Prevent
Angela Mulholland - Administrator
Child Protection
All Ladybirds Staff are kept up to date in all areas through regular courses, staff meetings, 1 to 1’s, annual appraisals, peer on peer observations and several publications. Not all qualifications will be listed above.
Meet the Committee Tree
Chair Person - Diane Eichelesheim
Treasurer - Julie MacGiffin
Secretary - Guy Trussell
Policies - Jayne Pashley
Committee Member - Davide Di Girolamo
Staff Representative - Sharon McGinty
Ladybird Playgroup is run by a voluntary parent committee and a great team of qualified staff. The Committee is involved in planning and running fundraising events, reviewing/agreeing the playgroup's policies and procedures, and much more besides. It is a great way to meet other parents at Ladybird Playgroup and also be involved in supporting the staff on site.
If you would like to join the Committee, please do contact us as we would love to hear from you.
Join our Ladybird Playgroup Committee!
A crucial aspect of Ladybird Playgroup is that we are a charity. We are run by a voluntary committee of trustees, who offer their time and energy to promote and support the pre-school. The majority of committee members are parents of children currently at the pre-school, however grandparents, carers and other non-related members of the Fowlmere and Thriplow community can join too!
The committee works hand in hand with our Manager, Deputy Managers, Staff and Administrator and is vital to ensure the smooth running of the pre-school. They meet as needed to plan fundraising events, check the budget remains on track, review the policies and ensure that the needs of all children and staff are being met.
Being part of the committee is a responsibility but it is also great fun and a great opportunity for personal development! It is an excellent way of meeting new people and giving back to the community, whilst making a positive impact on children's early year's education.
If you would like to join the committee or want more information, please email: ladybirdplaygroupthriplow@gmail.com
