Angela Hynes
General Manager
Herjinder Kaur Sambhi
Systems Manager
Fiona Hakin
Quality & Practice Manager
Angela Hynes is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Centre. Telephone 0113 3431818 email a.c.hynes@leeds.ac.uk
In Angela’s absence, Herjinder Kaur Sambhi and Fiona Hakin will be informed of any safeguarding concerns.
There are six play areas all managed by an area supervisor and an experienced, competent team of practitioners who manage the care of the children.
When necessary, we also use a reputable supply agency of staff that support the Centre covering staff sickness and holidays. Supply staff members are displayed on the play area doors.
Lenka
SEND & EYFS Coordinator
Laura
Area Supervisor
Caterpillars
Christine
Area Supervisor
Butterflies
Our Staff
Helen
Area Supervisor
Bumblebees
Ruth
Area Supervisor
Ladybirds
Dan
Area Supervisor
Grasshoppers
Lynne
Area Supervisor
Dragonflies
Tabindah
Interim Area Supervisor
Ladybirds
Shabana
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Laura
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Asiya
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Chloe
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Rachel
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Sidra
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Diane
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Sarah
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Dawn
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Ashleigh
Childcare Practitioner
Orsi
Childcare Practitioner
Tiffany
Childcare Practitioner
Juliana
Childcare Practitioner
Callum
Childcare Practitioner
Harriett
Childcare Practitioner
Kacie
Apprentice Childcare Practitioner
Alicia
Apprentice Childcare Practitioner
Mandy
Cook
Julie
Assistant Cook
Dee
Kitchen Assistant
Merbrat
Domestic Assistant
Dorota
Finance & Administration Clerk
Louise
Reception & Operations Administrator
Jen
Reception & Communications Administrator
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the University of Leeds. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee. On behalf of the University, the Board of Directors (all of whom are members of the University) is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial sustainability of the company. It also receives assurances from the Centre’s leadership and management team which is responsible for the day-to-day childcare operations of the setting.
Current Board members are:
- Paul Veevers (Chair of the Board)
- Linda Mortimer Pine
- Katie Tucker
- Callum Williamson
Pending suitability confirmation from Ofsted:
- Amrit Gata-Aura
- Dionne Walker
The Company Secretary is Catherine Cho (University of Leeds Governance and Compliance Directorate).
