Staff
Bella
Play Centre Manager
Bella joined AGOSC in 2004, became Deputy Playcentre Manager in 2007, and was appointed Playcentre Manager in 2015. She has a Diploma in Playwork and a Foundation Degree in Early Years, Bella has over 10 years of childcare experience and has taken many courses including Safeguarding Disabled Children and Safer recruitment and epilepsy.
Hayley
Administrator
Ellie
Administrator
Ellie is one of our Administrators. She will be supporting Hayley with her role.
Laura
Deputy Playcentre Manager
Laura joined AGOSC in 2012, became a Senior Playworker in 2013, and was promoted to KS2 Deputy Playcentre Manager in 2015. She has a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and a BA(Hons) Primary Education in Early Years Degree. Laura is trained in First Aid and has taken many courses including Child Protection, Food Hygiene and Health and Safety. As well as being the Deputy Playcentre Manager for Key Stage 2, she is the Key Person for the Pink Panda (Year 6)
Lauren M
Deputy Playcentre Manager
Lauren joined AGOSC in 2009, became a Senior Playworker in 2014, and was promoted to KS1 Deputy Playcentre Manager in 2015. She has a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, Foundation Degree in Playwork and a BA (Hons) Degree in Education and Childhood studies. Lauren has also undertaken other relevant training such as: Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene. As well as being the Deputy Playcentre Manager for Key Stage 1, Lauren is the Key Person for the Red Roosters (Year 1).
Hannah
Senior Playworker
Hannah joined AGOSC in 2009 and was promoted to Senior Playworker in 2015 . She has a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and a Foundation Degree in Playwork .Hannah also works as a Learning Support Assistant at another primary school. Hannah is the Key Person for the Orange Octopuses (Year 3).
Lizzie
Senior Playworker
Lizzie joined AGOSC in 2013 and was promoted to Senior Playworker in 2015. She has a Diploma in Playwork and has trained in Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid. Lizzie is one of the Green Gorillas (year 2) Key Workers
Lauren P
Senior Playworker
Lauren joined AGOSC in 2009. She has completed a Childcare and Education Cache course at Level 3 and is First Aid trained. Lauren is the Key Person for the Purple Penguins (Nursery and Reception).
Charlotte
Playworker
Charlotte joined AGOSC in 2010. She has a Level 3 in Playwork and level 1 in Forest Skills. She is trained in paediatric first aid, health and safety, fire safety, disability rights, and child protection. Charlotte has attend a course on Basic Counselling Skills and is trained in dealing with challenging behaviour. She is also Makaton-trained. Charlotte is an experienced member of our team and is the mentor for new members of staff. She also leads some of our fundraising projects. Charlotte is the Key Person for the Orange Octopuses (Year 3).
Tina
Playworker
Tina joined AGOSC in 2012. Tina has a level 3 in Playwork and is fully trained in first aid, health and safety, child protection, and food hygiene. She is the Key Person for the Yellow Yetis(Year 5).
Claire
Playworker
Claire joined AGOSC in 2013 and is a Key Person for the Blue Bumblebees (Year 4) She joined Ashton Gate Primary School in 2006 and has worked in years 1-6 mainly on a 1:1 basis with children needing additional support. Many children find it reassuring to see a familiar face both in school and at AGOSC. Claire did a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature with the Open University. She is also chair of North Street Traders association.
Linda
Playworker
Linda joined AGOSC in 2014. She has a City & Guilds level 3 in children and young people’s workforce (CYPW) and has done many courses in Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Child Protection, and Makaton. Linda is a Key Person for the Purple Penguins (Nursery and Reception).
Maxine
Playworker
Maxine joined AGOSC in 2014 and is a Key Person for the Green Gorillas (year 2). She has a Level 2 in Playwork and is currently studying for her level 3.
Michele
Playworker
Michele joined AGOSC in 2015. She is working at After School Club and is a Key Person for the Yellow Yetis (Year 5). Michele also works at Ashton Gate Primary School.
Alex
Playworker
Alex joined AGOSC in 2015. Alex is a key worker for the Purple Penguins (Reception) Alex is currently working towards her level 3 in Early Years Education and a Degree in International Development.
Katie
Playworker
Katie is a key worker for the Red Roosters (Year 1).
Amber
Playworker
Amber joined AGOSC in 2016. She has training in Food Safety and Health and Safety. Amber is one of the Blue Bumblebees (Year 4) Key workers.
Jordan
Playworker
Jordan is a Key person for the Purple Penguins (Nursery and Reception). She is currently studying for a degree in Fine Art at UWE.
Georgia
Playworker
Georgia has joined the team as a playworker. She has an art degree and is keen to use her expertise with the children. Georgia is a key worker for the Green Gorillas(year 2 )
Jayne
Playworker
Jayne will be a familiar face to many as she also works at Ashton Gate Primary School. Jayne will be helping out at Breakfast club and After School club.
Robyn
Playworker
Robyn is a Green Gorilla. She has lots of childcare experience and is working towards her level 3 in Playwork.
Connie
Cover Playworker
Lottie
Cover Playworker
Harry
Cover playworker
Harry has recently joined the team as a cover worker.
