Linzie Clark – Playgroup Manager
I have a Diploma in Playgroup Practice and also NVQ3 in Childcare and Education. I have worked in the childcare industry for well over 20 years and am also a mother of three, now grown up, children and grandmother of two. I am very passionate and dedicated to working with young children and their families. I enjoy seeing children learn and grow through play and enjoy creating learning opportunities based on their interests and strengths.
Sarah Kirk – Deputy Manager
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am a qualified Primary school teacher and taught for over 10 years before having my 2 children. I volunteered for Playgroup whilst both my children attended, and now, having gained my level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma I work at Playgroup. I am passionate about children’s learning and love planning creative opportunities for the children at Playgroup and taking them outside to learn. My family and I spend lots of time walking our dog, camping in the summer and dinghy sailing.
Lisa
Hi I’m Lisa. I’ve lived in Kingswood all my live attended I Playgroup, Kingswood Primary and KLB as did my two, now grown up, children. I am now a grandmother of two.
I began working at Playgroup as a volunteer when my children were small before becoming NVQ level 3 qualified. At Playgroup I love playing games with the children and investigating numbers with them.
I enjoy gardening, jigsaw puzzles and dog training.
Jess
Hi, I’m Jess. I have two teenage boys who attend KLB. I have been working at Playgroup for nearly 10 years and am level 2 diploma and NVCQ qualified and soon will be working my level 3. I especially like setting up exploratory tuff trays for the children at Playgroup. At the weekends I enjoy going for long walks and exploring National Trust properties.
Hi, I’m Georgina. I am a level 3 qualified early years practitioner. I enjoy supporting young children learn. I’ve got two young girls of my own who I like taking out and about visiting new places.