Staff Profiles

Carole Mercier
Manager
Hi I am Carole Mercier, Playgroup Manager at Duke of Gloucester Playgroup. I have worked here since September 2002. I have 2 lovely daughters, Georgia and Freya and live in Cirencester. I have numerous qualifications in Childcare and have completed my Professional Managers Programme as well as my NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.

Dave Martin
Chairperson
Hi my name is Dave, I am currently the station staff officer at 29 Regiment RLC South Cerney. I have previously been a Chairperson at another preschool. I've been chairperson at Duke of Gloucester Playgroup since May 2014. My hobbies include diving over seas as well as dog walking.

Freya Mercier
Deputy Manager & SENCO
Hello, I am Freya I have worked at The Duke of Gloucester Playgroup since November 2016. I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator) alongside many other qualifications that I have completed to support my Deputy Manager's & SENCO role. I am also the Special Educational Needs Co-Coordinator; my passion is to support all children who have any other additional needs. My interests include going to the gym and attending various exercise classes.

Sara Kewley
Deputy Manager
My name is Sara I am married with two daughters, I have worked with children for over 22 years. My qualifications include a BTEC Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education and many other qualifications to support my Deputy Manager's role. My hobbies include spending time with my family and going swimming and walking.

Carolyn Wilkinson
Early years practitioner
Hello, My name is Carolyn. I have worked at The Duke of Gloucester Playgroup since November 2015. I live in Cirencester with my partner Ash and my young son Ruben. My hobbies include baking.

Rebecca Isles
Early years practitioner & Financial Assistant
Hello, my name is Rebecca. I have lived in the local area for 10 years. I live in Cirencester with my husband and 3 children. I have been at The Duke of Gloucester playgroup on and off since 2010. I was a parent volunteer and on the committee as a Treasurer whilst my youngest children attended the pre-school. I have now returned as the financial administrator and have completed my Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care.

Caroline Park
Early Years Practitioner (currently training in Level 3 Child Care)
Hello, I am Caroline. I live in Cirencester with my husband Ian and my two little girls. I am currently doing my Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Child Care. I enjoy doing family activities such as baking and being outside. My hobbies include reading and making memories with my family and friends.

Cally Ramsay
Early Years Practitioner
Hello my name is Cally, I joined the team in December 2019. My husband is currently a serving member of HM Forces at 29 Regiment. I have two dogs that I enjoy walking. I hold a Level 7 SVQ in childcare and have worked in childcare for 8 years. I enjoy exploring and travelling in my spare time.

Thea Renna
Early Years Practitioner
Hello I am Thea, I joined the team in January 2020 after moving from a local nursery. I have a Level 2 NVQ in childcare and have worked with children for 3 years. I live in Cirencester and my hobbies include painting.