DISLEY UNDER FIVES - Key Persons


Amy Lowton

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Amy has an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in The Children's and Young Peoples Workforce: Early Years Educator. She has worked for Disley Under Fives for 5 years and has previous experience of caring for Looked After children.

Becky Swindell

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Room Practitioner
Becky holds a BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice. Becky has nearly 10 years experience and joined our team in 2019.

Catherine Toppin

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Room Practitioner
Catherine holds an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. She has worked for Disley Under Fives for 18 years!

Heather Banner

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Room Practitioner
Heather holds a B ED HONS in English. She joined the team in 2014. She has 26 years experience in the teaching and childcare sectors.

Kat Ryall

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
Kat holds a Certificate in Personal Practice. She has over 16 years experience working in HR and Admin roles. She has worked for Disley Under Fives for 4 years.

Louise Davidson

Job Titles:
  • Toddler Room Practitioner
Louise holds a level 3 NVQ in Early Years and Education. Louise joined the team in 2021. She has over 20 years experience

Lynne Forrest

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Room Practitioner
Lynne holds a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare. She first started at Disley Under Fives in 2003 and has 18 years experience.

Mandy Shufflebotham

Job Titles:
  • Preschool Room Practitioner
Mandy holds a NNEB Level in Nursery Nursing. She has over 30 years experience in the childcare sector and joined the team in 2020.

Ruth Begley

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Manager and SENCO
Ruth has an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in The Children's and Young Peoples Workforce: Early Years Educator.. She has worked for Disley Under Fives for 5 years and has been our SENCO for 3 years.

Sarah Meecham

Job Titles:
  • Toddler Room Practitioner
Sarah has a Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). She has worked at Disley Under Fives since 2016. Sarah also has previous experience of working in a preschool setting.

Sarni Burgess

Job Titles:
  • Toddler Room Practitioner
Sarni holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. She joined the team in 2016 and has 16 years experience in the Childcare sector.