Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Trustees/Directors
Chair- Simone Crowley
I have been on the Management Committee since 2010. Initially as Treasurer then engaging in the role of Chairperson in 2013 to-date.
I am originally from a financial background, however, I retrained in 2012 and I am now working within Mental health as a psychotherapist and emotional wellbeing advisor for front line services.
I hold a BA(hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a DipHe in Child and Adolescent Counselling.
I have a Designated Person Safeguarding Training Qualification and I am also the provisions Ofsted Registered Person.
My passion is working with the family unit to ensure children and adolescents reach their full potential.
Trustee- Alison Bean
I have been a Trustee since 2019.
Like Simone, I originally have come from a corporate background, being a derivatives trader for 14years. My passion, however, lies in helping others and working in the field of mental health.
In 2001 I retrained as a psychotherapist and was the Clinical Director of a bereavement counselling charity for 10 years. In 2015, I set up my own therapeutic counselling business UniqueMinds Counselling Ltd, offering professional 1-1 counselling for children, young people and adults, in schools, corporate companies and private practice. I have a team of associate counsellors who work alongside me and share my passion too.
I love learning and am currently extending my academic qualifications with a BSC (hons) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches. I believe we are all unique and are born with the potential for growth and the capacity to embrace change from any age.
Treasurer – Stuart Mitchell
I have served in the Emergency Services for around 18 years and have been a supervisor for over 11 years. I am also an FCA Authorised Mortgage Advisor and as a financially trained person, I act as our settings Treasurer.
My experience as a Director helps me assist the settings Senior Leadership Team to help facilitate and implement the growth and development of the Strategic Plan.
Trustee- Stephen Harman
Setting Manager- Claire Gilliham
Deputy Manager-Tracey Hurley
SENDCO- Adam Lovell
Little Caterpillars
Jade I, Jade F, Emily, Rhiannon, Jane
Alice’s Attic
Emine, Miriam, Aimee, Millie, Kaley, Atlanta
Nursery
Sophie, Emma
Pre-School
Fionna, Kelly, Martha,
Support Team
Dawn, Jayne, Lisa, Peter, Verity
Finance
Jordan