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We truly believe our team are the biggest asset we have.

Without them buying into the beliefs, values, and attitudes of our organisation, we wouldn’t be able to deliver on our promise of providing exceptional service. They provide a perfect blend of enthusiasm, experience, skill and personality to ensure every child in our care enjoys their experience and goes home feeling fulfilled.

We know happy children results in happy parents!

Katy Ferguson
Manager @ Urmston Primary School


Bio

I am a qualified nursery nurse and have 15 years of experience in caring for children ranging from 0-6 years of age.
I have worked in various roles within the childcare sector, including nursery management, which has given me the skills to provide a consistently safe and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
I enjoy working with children and I am passionate about being a positive role model. I feel It is important for children to have a good start in life-whilst being able to learn and be inspired through play.

Aim

My aim is to provide an enriching environment where children can learn and grow. I aim to give peace of mind to parents and carers that their children will be happy, safe and content whilst in our care at School of Play.

Meena Gorania
Assistant Manager @ Urmston Primary School

Bio

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Playwork and have worked with children for over 15 years in a number of different roles. I love working with children and I am passionate about giving them the best start possible.

Aim

To provide a safe, happy and caring environment for children where they can be themselves, enjoy childhood and learn through play.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in Playwork
  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant
  • Paediatric First Aid Trained
  • Enhanced DBS (child workforce)
  • Safeguarding
  • Food Hygiene
  • SENCO
  • Understanding child development
  • Food allergy awareness
  • FGM
  • Understanding behaviour of children and young people

Ashlea Brewin
Playworker @ Urmston Primary School

Bio

I have been working with children for 6 years, primarily as a dance teacher and sports coach but also in a childcare setting through charities and buddy programmes at school. It is this experience that provided me with the knowledge and confidence to work in our setting at School of Play.  My aim for the Children at School of Play, is that they feel they are in a safe, supportive, creative and most importantly fun space where they can experience new activities and develop skills that will continue to help them grow. I am passionate about being a positive role model in the lives of the children we teach and hopefully assisting them in getting the best out of their experience with us.

Aim

My aim for School of Play is to assist in providing an excellent childcare service, through interacting with the children and nurturing their skills through play and creativity. I am excited to get to develop in the company as it grows in the future.

Jessica Kokocinska
Playworker @ Urmston Primary School

Bio

I am a qualified dance and gymnastics coach and I have been working with children for the past four years. I have gained valuable experience through coaching and it has inspired me to provide support to children throughout their education and development, in fun and active ways.

Aim

My aim is to provide children with the means to be creative, active and overall have a great start to their future. I also want to provide a comfortable environment where they feel safe and able to express their thoughts and emotions freely.

Vacancies

Sevenoaks Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester M41 0SQ

0161 726 5022

Info@schoolofplay.org.uk