Our Team
We currently employ four members of staff to run our daily sessions. Read more about them in their own words...
Anne
Playgroup Manager
I have been an Early Years Practitioner at Blackhall Playgroup for 8 years. Prior to becoming a qualified Early Years Practitioner, I was a Staff Nurse for many years.
With 2 teenage boys of my own, I have become particularly fascinated in how young children learn through play and I really enjoy working with families to support their child’s Playgroup journey.
One of my passions is preparing healthy food and I am always keen to encourage the children to try new foods at snack time!
Elaine
Playgroup Practitioner
Hello, my name is Elaine. I have rejoined the Blackhall Playgroup team, having previously worked here from 2012 to 2017. I qualified as an early years practitioner in 2015.
Being a mum myself to teenage twins, I find it interesting how young children develop over time, and how important the early years are in terms of growth, learning and development.
I am delighted to be back at playgroup, and really enjoy supporting the children in their every day activities.
Nuala
Playgroup Practitioner
Hi, I’m Nuala and I’m a Playgroup Practitioner. I recently qualified in 2023 as an Early Years practitioner, while also working at the Playgroup.
Before working at Playgroup, I worked as a Nutritionist and have three children of my own so I’ve learnt a lot about children and how they think through being a mummy!
Since having my own children, I have also been working as a childminder. I love seeing how children learn and develop their own interests.
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