Meet the Team

We have a fantastic group of people who work for us with a wide range of experience in childcare.

Please take a few moments to read about our staff and their qualifications.

Sue Townsend

Sue Townsend

Group Co-ordinator & Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO)

I have been working in childcare since 2012.

​I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • Nursery Practitioner NVQ Level 3

  • Nominated Individual (Ofsted) 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training
Donna McWilliams MBE

Donna McWilliams MBE

Deputy Group Co-ordinator

I have been working in childcare since 1976.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 1991.

I have been awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to Early Years and Special Educational Needs.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 4

  • National Nursery Examination Board Qualified

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training
Jade

Jade

Nursery Manager

I have been working in childcare since 2009.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2009.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • Nursery Practitioner Level 3

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO)

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • British Sign Language Level 1

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

 

Becky

Becky

Early Years Lead Practitioner

I have been working in childcare since 2007.

​I have worked at Stepping Stones since September 2021.

​My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Early Years Professional Status (Level 6)

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • British Sign Language Level 1

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

 

Jo

Jo

Early Years Teacher

I have worked in childcare since 2003.

I previously worked at Stepping Stones from 2004-2014 and then again from 2024.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Early Years Teacher (EYTS)
  • Designated SafeGuarding Lead Level 3
  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3
  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training
Sharon

Sharon

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

I have been working in childcare since 2016.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • Nursery Assistant NVQ Level 2

  • Business Administration Level 2

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training
Wendy

Wendy

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

I have been working in childcare since 2016.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2016.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: ​

  • Nursery Practitioner Level 2

  • Nursery Assistant NVQ Level 2 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Attention Autism
  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training
Charlie

Charlie

Mental Health First Aider

I have been working in childcare since 2012.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2012.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Nursery Practitioner NVQ Level 3 

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Mental Health First Aider

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

Becca

Becca

ENCO Lead & Nursery Practitioner Level 3

I have been working in childcare since 2011.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2024.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • NVQ Level 3

  • Safeguarding level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

Jessica

Jessica

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

I have been working in childcare since 2003.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2025.

My qualifications and experience are listed below: 

  • NVQ Level 3

  • Safeguarding level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Maddi

Maddi

Nursery Helper

I have been working in childcare since 2017.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2015.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3
  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

Libby

Libby

Nursery Assistant

I have been working in childcare since 2024.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2024.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • Paediatric First Aid Level 3
  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training

 

Saskia

Saskia

Nursery Assistant

I have been working in childcare since 2026.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2026.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Safeguarding Level 1

 

Liz

Liz

Senior Administrator

I have been working in childcare since 1992.

I have worked at Stepping Stones since 2002.

My qualifications and experience are listed below:

  • Business Administration Advanced Level 4

  • British Sign Language Level 1

  • HR Management Level 2

  • Nursery Practitioner Level 2

  • Safeguarding Level 2

  • GDPR Officer

  • Autism Awareness Training
  • Core Board Training
  • PECs Training