Meet the Team
The staff comprises of the Playgroup and Nursery Proprietors/Managers – Diane McIntyre and Lauren Irvine, five full-time assistants and two part-time assistants. All staff are vetted by AccessNI and Social Services before commencing employment at Movilla Playgroup and Nursery.
Diane McIntyre – Playgroup Manager
Diane has 24 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development.
Lauren Irvine – Nursery Manager
Lauren has 16 years’ experience and has a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education.
Gillian Bennett – Pre-School Assistant
Gillian has 2 years experience. She has completed her Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning. Gillian is currently waiting to start her Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
Rachel Fisher – Pre-School Assistant
Rachel is new to our team and is currently studying towards her Level 3 in Child Care and Development.
Sarah Craig – Pre-School Assistant
Sarah is new to our team and has joined to help support children on a 1:1 basis. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is extremely passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Recently Sarah has just completed her Masters in Early Childhood Studies.
Zandra Perry – Playgroup Assistant
Zandra has 17 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development.
Karen McAlinney – Playgroup Assistant
Karen has 28 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Child Care and Development and also has Makaton level 1, foundation Solihull approach and autism awareness.
Staff regularly participate in training courses through the Education Authority, Early Years, Stranmillis College, and Health Service to update their skills and knowledge. Staff hold current First Aid and Child Protection Certificates.
“I very much appreciate all the staff’s attention to my child’s individual needs. He has gained confidence in many areas and I have great confidence in leaving him every day. He says “Nursery is good every day” – if he is happy – I am happy.” A Parent