Our Team |
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Nikki Thom - Manager

Nikki is our Club Coordinator for the Little Villagers and is fully qualified in childcare since 1994. Her qualifications include SVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education, SVQ 3 Childcare and Education, HNC Child Protection, SVQ level 4 in Playwork practice and theories and First aid Qualification.
In addition, she has also has completed a PDA unit in Managing and Implementing Playwork Theories and Practice, Sociology Of Childhood and Facilitating Playwork Opportunities. Nikki has now completed her PDA Level 9 in Childhood Practice.
In addition, she has also has completed a PDA unit in Managing and Implementing Playwork Theories and Practice, Sociology Of Childhood and Facilitating Playwork Opportunities. Nikki has now completed her PDA Level 9 in Childhood Practice.
Jillian McCauley - Deputy Playworker

Jillian is our Deputy Playworker.
She is a fully qualified NNEB Nursery Nurse and has been qualified since 1990. Jillian has experience working with all age groups of children and has completed a PDA unit in Facilitating Playwork Opportunities. Jillian also has her first aid certificate.
She is a fully qualified NNEB Nursery Nurse and has been qualified since 1990. Jillian has experience working with all age groups of children and has completed a PDA unit in Facilitating Playwork Opportunities. Jillian also has her first aid certificate.

Samantha Shanks - Playworker.
Samantha has recently joined our team and is a permanent staff member. Samantha is and Mummy and is fully qualified with a SVQ in social services (children and young people) SCQF level 7. Samantha has a full First Aid certificate.
Samantha has recently joined our team and is a permanent staff member. Samantha is and Mummy and is fully qualified with a SVQ in social services (children and young people) SCQF level 7. Samantha has a full First Aid certificate.
Holli Wilson - Casual Staff

Holli is one of our Playworkers.
She has both a NQ and HNC and in Early Education and Child Care. Additionally, Holli has her Facilitating Playwork Opportunities qualification and is qualified in first aid. Holli has now moved jobs but continues to help us out over holiday periods.
She has both a NQ and HNC and in Early Education and Child Care. Additionally, Holli has her Facilitating Playwork Opportunities qualification and is qualified in first aid. Holli has now moved jobs but continues to help us out over holiday periods.