Meet our Staff
Dionne Belford
Deputy Manager
My name is Dionne Belford, I hold a level 2 childcare qualification. I have gained many early years related certificates including a full and current paediatric first aid certificate and continue to attend relevant training to update and further develop my skills and knowledge.
Lisa Collins
Early Years educator
My name is Lisa Collins. I was awarded a Distinction in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (BTEC level 2) whilst on placement at Hartley Primary Academy. I started working for Tiny Tigers in 2010, gaining some extra experience at Hickory House during 2014. I hold many certificates for early years related subjects including a full and current paediatric first aid certificate and continue to develop my training by attending courses.
Tanya Wade
Early Years Educator
My name is Tanya Wade and I have a Btec national diploma in child care/nursery nursing. I also have many childcare certificates including a full and current paediatric first aid certificate and continue to update my existing skills and knowledge by attending relevant training.
I have worked in childcare for 28 years including nurseries and a Sen school. I joined Tiny Tigers is January 2016.
LAUREN MCCARTHY
Early Years Educator
My name is Lauren McCarthy. I joined Tiny Tigers pre-school in January 2020 as an apprentice,working towards my level 3 childcare qualification. In January 2021 I was offerered a position at Tiny Tigers as a key person practitioner. I hope to complete my level 3 qualification in November 2021.
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Sally Sullivan
DEputy MANAGER
My name is Sally Sullivan I hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and gained a childminding course in July 2010. I also hold many childcare related certificates including a full and current paediatric first aid certificate and continue to update my existing skills and knowledge. I have many years childcare experience as I was a childminder for 6 years before joining Tigers in 2016 as a Pre school practitioner. I was then promoted to joint deputy manager in January 2020.
