
Carly McConnell
I am the room leader in the Butterfly Room. I have a range of experience with children aged 0-11 years old for over 8 years.
I have a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
I enjoy my role at Tiddlywinks as I find it so fulfilling and enjoyable.
Anna Cartilidge
I am new to the childcare setting and looking forward to learning from the group. I have children of my own and always wanted to work in a setting; helping children grow to their potential.
Debbie Haworth
I am a key person in the Butterfly Room. I have worked in the school setting for over 20 years and am happy to have found a place here in Ambrosden. I look forward to getting to know the children and families.
Leanne Brown
I am happy to be back at Tiddlywinks this year. I have loads of experience with my own children and am bringing that enthusiasm to the Butterfly room too.
It has been fun to get to know the children and I look forward to seeing them all thrive.
Sophie Webb
I am a keyworker in the Butterfly room. I have several years experience and am happy to here at Tiddlywinks. I have my level 3 qualifications.
It is lovely to see the children grow.

Hi, I’m Catherine and am the Room leader for the 3-5s Butterfly Room. I have 3 children of my own who all attended Tiddlywinks and have worked here for 3 years so far, progressing to Room leader, key person and Garden project manager! I have 16 years of experience in the Early Years. I enjoy creating new, exciting activities and areas for the children to explore and create new lines of learning.
Relevant training
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Level 3 diploma in children and young people’s workforce
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Paediatric First Aid
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Designated Safeguarding Lead trained
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FGM
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Manual Handling
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Fire Safety
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Prevent
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Level 2 Food hygiene and safety
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Good Autism practice
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Phonological Awareness in the EYs

I’m Kirsty and am the deputy manager and SENDCo here at Tiddlywinks. I have been here for over 2 years, progressing from keyperson. I have been within the childcare sector for 18 years. I am a mum to two boys. I love working in the Early years as every day is different and exciting and supporting children reach their full potential whilst with us is a fulfilling experience.
Relevant training
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Level 3 early years care and education
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Designated Safeguarding Lead trained
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Level 3 SEND qualification
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Paediatric First aid
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Safer recruitment
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Good autism practice
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All mandatory courses and more…

Hi I’m Leanne and am a key person in the Butterfly Room. I have been at Tiddlywinks for over 3 years now and I have 4 children. I plan and create exciting mathematical group activities for the 3-5’s. I love working in early years because I enjoy creating and engaging in lots of activities to help the children learn and develop, and watching how they grow is something so lovely to see during their time with us
Relevant training
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NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator
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Level 2 generalist safeguarding
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Paediatric First aid
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Phonological awareness in the EYs
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Self-regulation & executive function
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Early years curriculum training
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All mandatory trainings

I’m Marie and I have 20 years of experience in the Early years. I have been at Tiddlywinks for nearly 4 years. I have 2 young children of my own. I am the behaviour and children’s wellbeing co-ordinator. I love working with children and have wanted to teach from a very young age.
Relevant training
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NVQ level 3 in Children’s care, learning & development
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Designated safeguarding lead trained
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Paediatric first aid
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Cache Level 2 in Understanding Mental health in Eys
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Level 2 Food safety and hygiene
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Self-Regulation and Executive function
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Understanding behaviour in the Eys
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All mandatory training and more…

I’m Debbie and am a key person in the butterfly room. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and have been at Tiddlywinks for 3 years. I love extending children’s curiosity around literacy and creativity and lead/plan small groups in phonological awareness.
Relevant training
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NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & learning
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Level 2 generalist safeguarding
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Paediatric first aid
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Children’s play perspectives
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Attachment in the EYs
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Level 2 food safety and hygiene
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Phonological awareness in the EYs
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All mandatory training and more..

