Staff Profiles
Carole Mercier
Manager
"I'm Playgroup Manager here 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."
Adam Maxwell
Chairman
"I'm the Chairman here at Duke of Gloucester Playgroup. I joined the committee in October 2020. My son is currently attending playgroup.
Freya Mercier
Deputy Manager & SENCO
"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
"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
"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
"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
"I live in Cirencester with my husband Ian and my two little girls. I hold a 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
"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
"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."
Shannon Mewes
Early Years Practitioner
"I joined the team in October 2020. My husband is currently a serving member of HM Forces at 29 Regiment. I have three dogs that I enjoy walking. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years childcare, which I completed 7 years ago. In my spare time I enjoy reading and going for walks.
Lauren Stone
Early Years Practitioner
"I joined the team in March 2021. My husband is currently serving member of HM Forces at 29 Regiment. I hold a BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies and a PGCE in Primary Education (3 - 7 years) with a qualified teacher status. I have a young puppy that I enjoy walking.
Kelly Motti
Early Years Practitioner
"I joined the team in January 2021. I hold a NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce. I have four children and my youngest attends the Playgroup. In my spare time I enjoy arts and crafts.