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 14 years of childcare experience and has taken many courses including Safeguarding Disabled Children and Safer recruitment and epilepsy.

Hayley- Administrator                         

Ellie- Administrator

Laura- Deputy Playcentre Manager

Laura is based at the Old Chapel Park site. 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 safeguarding, ADHD, inspiring leadership, 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 Pandas (Year 6)

Lauren M- Deputy Playcentre Manager

Lauren 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: Safeguarding, Health and Safety and inspiring leadership. 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 Safeguarding and outdoor Paediatric First Aid . Lizzie is also training to become a children’s yoga teacher. 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 has a Level 3 in Playwork. She is trained in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Celebrating Cultures with Food. Charlotte has attended a course on Basic Counselling Skills and is trained in dealing with challenging behaviour. Charlotte enjoys running fundraising projects and projects with the children such as crochet and paper mache.  Charlotte is the Key Person for the Orange Octopuses (Year 3).

Tina- Playworker

Tina joined AGOSC in 2012. She is mainly based at OCP. Tina has a level 3 in Playwork and is trained in First Aid, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Positive Handling and Autism Awareness.  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 and has attended many courses, some of which include Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, Sensory, Story Telling and Makaton. Linda is a Key Person for the Purple Penguins (Nursery and Reception). Linda is also a staff mentor.

Maxine – Playworker

Maxine joined AGOSC in 2014 and is a Key Person for the Green Gorillas (year 2). She has a Level 3 in Playwork and is First Aid trained. Maxine has also recently taken up the role of staff mentor.

 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 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. She has attended various training including Paediatric First Aid, Experimental Cookery and  Safeguarding. She works with different charities and tries to incorporate fundraising into AGOSC.

Katie- Playworker

 

Katie is First Aid trained and has attended other courses such as Fire safety and Safeguarding. She is a key worker for the Red Roosters  (Year 1).

Amber – Playworker

Amber is mainly based at the Old Chapel Park site. She has a level 2 in Playwork and a level 3 in Health and Social Care. She has trained 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 at UWE doing an Early Years Foundation Stage Diploma and is a Fine Art Graduate.

Georgia-Playworker

Georgia is a key worker for the Green Gorillas (year 2) She is passionate about saving the planet and is keen to share her passion with the children! Georgia has trained in Fire Safety, Safeguarding, H&S and Administering Medicine.  

Jake – Playworker

Jake has over 2 years experience volunteering in a sporting environment with children and holds a Level 3 Diploma in sports coaching and performance development. He has trained in Fire Safety and H&S. Jake a key worker for the Orange Octopuses (Year 3).

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 has lots of childcare experience, she has a Level 3 CACHE diploma in Childcare and Education. She is First Aid trained and has undertaken other training such as Safeguarding, Assertiveness skills and Fire Safety. Robyn is a Green Gorilla. (year 2 Key worker)

Summer- Playworker

Summer is based mainly at OCP. She has undertaken various training including Safeguarding, H&S and Fire safety. She is also a lead youth worker at another setting and is working towards a level 2 & 3 in youth work.

Jo – Playworker

Jo has recently joined the team and will be based at the Caretakers house, she is studying a Degree in Social Psychology with the Open University.

Charlotte- Playworker 

Gemma-Playworker

Connie –Cover Playworker

Lottie- Cover Playworker 

 

Harry- Cover Playworker