PEPPERPOT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Deputy Leader, SENCO and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Cathy joined the team permanently in 2016 after providing staff cover for many years.
Cathy qualified with a NNEB Diploma in 1992 and since then has always worked in childcare. Firstly as a Nanny here and then abroad. She has worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Gambia and has ran after-school clubs in the Bath area and managed a small Nursery in London.
Cathy has completed a variety of childcare courses over the years including Safeguarding, Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid training.
She lives in Bathford with her husband and two children.
Louisa joined the team in 2019 as a volunteer and became a permanent staff member in 2020.
She is currently working towards completing her Level 2 Cache Diploma in Early Years and has also completed Safeguarding and Pediatric First Aid training.
Louisa lives in Bathford with her partner and their 3 children, who have all attended Pepperpot over the past few years (and loved it!)
Job Titles:
- Manager, Play Leader and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Maria joined the team permanently in 1996 after being a regular parent helper when each of her three children attended the setting, and has continually worked at Pepperpot, first becoming the Deputy in 2008 before taking over the role of Manager and Play Leader in 2019.
She is a Level Three Practitioner having qualified in 2004 with a Diploma in Pre School Practice. During this time she was also employed by a local primary school for seven years, as a support worker for a child with complex needs.
Maria has completed numerous childcare courses over the years including Advance Safeguarding, Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid training.
She lives in Bath with her husband Andrew and enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her family.
Rachel joined the team in September 2020. She is a Level 3 Practitioner who has Diplomas in Cache (Children's Care and Education) and a NNEB. Since qualifying in 1994 Rachel has worked in many different childcare settings including Nurseries, Pre Schools, after-school clubs and has also worked as a Nanny.
Rachel has completed various childcare related courses over the years including Safeguarding, Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid training.
She lives in Batheaston and has two grown up children.
"I feel blessed to be part of a child's early years' experience. Each and every individual is unique, and I am always learning from them. I have learnt to always expect the unexpected and to be amazed each and every day! No two days are ever the same and I love that!"