Our staff team
Lucy
Clark
Becky
Hay
Lucy is our new Level 3 Apprentice. She has two young boys and is very excited to join the Noah's Ark Team.
Becky has achieved her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. She has 2 children who are now both at school and comes with experience of SEND.
Lauren Rogerson
Lead Practitioner & Safeguarding
Tracey
Darnbrook
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Hello, my name is Lauren. I really love
exploring the outdoors, searching for insects and watching things grow. I also love reading stories. I have a level 3 Forest School Leader qualification and I'm now working towards becoming a level 6 Early Years Teacher.
Tracey, an experienced Level 3 practitioner, joined our team in 2018. She loves crafts and has brought with her an abundance of ideas and activities that really inspire the children. Tracey loves to clean too!
Diane
Albiges
Hello! My name is Diane. I worked as a nurse for 15 years, but I love working in Early years. I have nearly completed my level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and I have a level 2 qualification in Special Educational Needs and Disability.
I love getting to know each child and seeing how unique and creative they are, and it is a privilege to be part of their early years journey.
I have 3 lovely girls and a Cavapoo called Molly, we enjoy going on adventures and visiting new places with. I like being creative and love arts and craft too.
Meet our extended Family ....
Sam
Nelson
- Support staff
Becky
Morrell
- Support Staff
Rev. Gordon
Hay
- Safeguarding support
Hello I'm Sam and have been part of the team since 2009, looking after registration and safeguarding. I'm now finding more time for my allotment and the Heritage Centre but still support the setting by doing supply cover.
I've been part of the Noah's Ark Family since 2015 and now do supply cover. I am a trustee for a Christian charity that helps former drug and alcohol dependents back into the community and back into work. Somehow, I still find time to look after my grandchildren and give respite care to a young lady with special needs.
Gordon is our minister here at Gracious Street and has an overview of safeguarding and pastoral issues.
His youngest child attended Noah's Ark so understands how we work from a parent's viewpoint and how important relationships with families are.
Eliza
Walton
- Treasurer
Hello, I'm the treasurer and look after all things financial here at Noah's Ark - paying the staff, collecting fees, helping with fundraising etc.
My granddaughters both came to Noah's Ark and my husband Ed & I are both now part of the management committee.
Doreen
Whittaker
- Chair of Committee
Doreen is the chairperson of our management committee and has supported us in this role for many years. With a background in education and the Methodist church, she is also our OFSTED nominated person.
Vickie
Wrigglesworth
- Qualified Teacher
I have worked at Noah's Ark since 1996 and have Qualified Teacher Status. Though now officially retired, I am supporting the Noah's Ark Team with admin and leadership tasks.