Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden -Gandhi
Stowey Bear's Key Worker System
We prioritise a key person approach, recognising its vital role in a child's successful settling and development. By fostering strong relationships between children, their families, and a dedicated key person, we create a secure and nurturing environment where children thrive. Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of this approach, fostering confidence in parents, commitment from our staff, and a positive, happy setting.
Our goal is to ensure every child feels safe, stimulated, and happy, building trust with our staff and enjoying their time with us. We actively partner with parents, ensuring they feel confident in their child's well-being and our collaborative approach. We strive to create a welcoming environment where children settle quickly and easily, with careful consideration for each family's unique needs.
Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements, our Key Person System Policy outlines the procedures for developing these effective and positive relationships
We're a warm and dedicated team, passionate about helping every child flourish. We invest in continuous professional development to ensure our skills are always current, with specialised training in areas like safeguarding and paediatric first aid. All staff also hold certifications in essential areas such as Food Hygiene, Communication in Children and Young People and Role of a Keyperson. Rest assured, your child's safety and well-being are our top priorities.
Rachel
Pre-school Manager
Rachel brings with her many years’ experience within Early Years and joined the team at Stowey Bears in September 2019. Rachel holds a Level 3 qualification in ‘Children’s Care, Learning and Development’. She is also our Fire Marshall, Paediatric First Aider, Safeguarding Lead. Rachel manages both rooms in the Preschool and is office based.
Sarah
Deputy Manager and Pre-school Room Leader
Sarah joined Stowey Bears in September 2017 as a keyworker before being promoted into the role of Deputy Manager and Room Leader. Alongside this, Sarah maintains her role as our ‘Panda Key Worker’, she is also our Senco and Safeguarding officer. Sarah’s qualified in ‘Level 3 Diploma Early Years Practitioner’, she is also our Fire Marshall and Paediatric First Aider.
Hayley
Koala Bear Key Worker
Hayley joined the team at Stowey Bears in January 2020, she is our ‘Koala Key Worker’ and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Early Years. Hayley holds the qualification ‘Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce’ and is our Paediatric First Aider.
Emily
Sun Bear Key Worker
Emily joined Stowey Bears in January 2022 as a Playworker and quickly progressed to a key worker. Emily is our ‘Sun Bear Key Worker’, she holds a qualification in ‘Level 2 Introduction Caring for Children and Young People’, and is our Paediatric First Aider.
Tracey
Bank Staff
Tracey joined our team in September 2023 as Bank Staff before becoming a permanent member of the team as a Playworker. Tracey holds a ‘Level 2 NVQ in Playwork’.
Ruby
Polar Bear Keygroup
Ruby joined our team in September 2024 firstly as a volunteer and then as an Apprentice. Ruby has now completed her apprenticeship and is a qualified level 2 . She now has become a keyworker
Tina
Finance Manager
Tina has many years’ experience in Early Years, previously leading another setting before joining Stowey Bears in January 2020. Tina holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare ‘BTEC National Diploma in Caring Services Nursery Nursing’, however Tina’s role at Stowey Bears is our finance manager where she has completed a ‘Financial Management Workshop’.
Ailish
Stowey Cubs Lead, Polar Cubs Keyworker
Ailish is our Stowey Cubs lead, the Polar Cubs keyworker and is currently training for her Level 3 qualification.
Lindsey
Panda Cubs Keyworker
Lindsey is our Panda Cubs keyworker and is Level 3 Qualified.
Abi
Bank Staff
Abi was our long term student, she has completed all the hours she needs and will be level 3 qualified in May. Abi has taken up a permanent position with us and is now a key worker
Julie
Sun Bear Keyworker
Julie has rejoined the team, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge, she holds a level 6 Early years education with honours. She is our phonics queen and has spent many years working with children
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Ellie
Keyworker
Ellie has been another one of our students who has taken on a role with us after completing her level 2 diploma in childcare
Tracey
SEND one-to-One
Tracey is employed to be a one-to-one for 2 children
She is currently studying for her level 3 qualification
Gina
Playworker
Gina works in both the preschool and the cub room, supporting our keyworkers .
She brings lots of fun and creativity to the team and has a love of art
Morgan
Keyworker
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Keyworker
Wendy
Bank Staff
Wendy has joined Stowey Bears as a member of our bank staff, she has been covering lunch times in the cub room and longer days also. Wendy enjoys looking after her own grandchildren and has a friendly disposition, the children enjoy spending time with her