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.
Our Staff
Laura
Area Supervisor
Caterpillars
Christine
Area Supervisor
Butterflies
Helen
Area Supervisor
Bumblebees
Ruth
Area Supervisor
Ladybirds
Dan
Area Supervisor
Grasshoppers
Lynne
Area Supervisor
Dragonflies
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
Tabindah
Interim Area Supervisor
Ladybirds
Rebecca
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Sarah
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Dawn
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Ruby
Childcare Practitioner
Ashleigh
Childcare Practitioner
Orsi
Childcare Practitioner
Tiffany
Childcare Practitioner
Niamh
Childcare Practitioner
Juliana
Childcare Practitioner
Callum
Childcare Practitioner
Kacie
Apprentice Childcare Practitioner
Mandy
Cook
Julie
Assistant Cook
Dee
Kitchen Assistant
Merbrat
Domestic Assistant
Lenka
SEND & EYFS Coordinator
Dorota
Finance & Administration Clerk
Louise
Reception & Operations Administrator
Jen
Reception & Communications Administrator
Board of Directors
Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre is a subsidiary company to the University of Leeds. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors are responsible for the overall direction, making policy decisions, and ensuring the development and progression of the Centre. The Company Secretary is Catherine Cho (University of Leeds Secretariat).
- Paul Veevers, Chair of the Board (University of Leeds)
- Linda Mortimer Pine (University of Leeds)
- Dionne Walker (University of Leeds)
- Katie Tucker (Parent Representative)
- Amrit Gata-Aura (Leeds University Union)
- Amara Relf (Leeds University Union)
- Current Vacancy (Early Years Expert)
- Current Vacancy (University of Leeds)
