Our Staff
Allison Brisland
Manager
I began working in Early Years as a childminder when my children were young. I worked in another local playgroup before joining Stepping Stones. I joined the committee and was then employed as bank staff before joining full time. I was promoted to Deputy Manager, a position which I really enjoyed and I gained a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I have been Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead since 2020. I enjoy working in the local community and I strongly believe in the importance of play and of children having secure attachments and a nurturing environment during their early years and education.
Chanelle Uzzell
Deputy Manager
I joined Stepping Stones in 2021 as Deputy Manager and SENCO after 8 years working in another early years setting, where I gained lots of experience as Room Leader and acting Deputy. I have just begun studying for my Level 5 Lead Practitioner qualification; I also have Level 3 and SENCO qualifications. I am enthusiastic and passionate about the importance of Early Years and I my particular interests are creative arts, outdoor play, gardening and sport.
Rosie Brisland
Early Years Educator
I began volunteering at Stepping Stones during my GCSE's before joining as bank staff. I became full time in 2019 and I have recently gained my Level 3 Early Years Educator for which I was awarded Distinction. I love working in Early Years and my special interests are story-telling and children's wellbeing. I would like to continue studying and hope to undertake a degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Miranda Tyson
Early Years Educator
I have a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Before joining Stepping Stones in 2020, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in Reception; prior to this I worked as a 1:1 practitioner supporting children with SEN. I am passionate about Equal Opportunities and am Inclusion Champion for the setting I have two sons at secondary school and a daughter in primary.
Our committee
Stepping Stones is a charitable parent-led group. We have an elected Committee, who work in conjunction with the staff.
Tia Clune
Chair
Dale Richards
Secretary
Rita Bilous
Treasurer
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