All staff at TOG are level 3 qualified in child care development in the Early Years and are also highly skilled in supporting children with a variety of special educational needs including physical and medical disabilities. We use a Somerset total communication approach which includes signing and the use of photos and provide a stimulating environment, planning for each child’s individual needs in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are lucky enough to have one of our volunteers taking on an apprenticeship this year.
Helen Charles
Manager and Student Mentor
Julie Farmer-Labbe´
Deputy Leader and Lunch Club Leader
Hayley Hooper
Play Leader and Lunch club
Rebecca Raison
Play Leader
Mary Allen
Play Leader
Sophie Stoneman
Apprentice
Kim North
Bank Staff
Mia Thomas
Apprentice
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Bank Staff
We have one bank staff at present. They need to be level three trained in Early years and called on as and when needed, please see TOG reception or phone TOG if you would like more information.
Volunteers
We have some lovely ladies who give up their time to volunteer to come and help out and play with the children. For more information on who volunteers at TOG please get in touch or see our reception board.
Students
We also have students on placements with us throughout the year. All our students have their suitability verified by their College or School and are supervised during their placement by Helen Charles.
TOG’s Trustees
TOG is a registered charity and is run by Voluntary Trustees. We warmly welcome and actively seek Parent representatives to join so that they can help drive forwards the services we provide. An AGM is held every November to which all Parents/Carers are invited and if any parent is interested in joining the Committee then please speak to Helen. Meetings are held once every half term and usually in the evenings.
TOG Committee Members – October 2023:
Jennifer Bird – Chairman
Allison Brown – Vice Chair and Secretary
Gavin Brown – Treasurer
Becky Barnes – Committee
Mo Hodeges – Committee
Susan Sian – Committee
Heidi Brand – Committee
Jena Whittet-Evens – Committee
Holly Burchett – Committee