Our Staff Team

Emma Wood - Emma is the Woody's Breakfast & After School Club Director. She has ultimate responsibility for Woody's. This includes staff recruitment, personnel matters, Ofsted, Health and Safety issues and the general day-to-day running of the club, including the ultimate welfare of the children.

Emma is a qualified Social Worker and holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Social Work. She has a vast knowledge of the childcare industry and over 24 years of experience. Emma holds a Level 2 and 3 NVQ qualification in Childcare and Education. She also holds  Paediatric First aid, and Safeguarding certificates. She is also the joint owner of her own Day Nursery in the Brockhill area of Redditch. www.brockhillbarndaynursery.

Richard Wood - Rich is the co-director of Woody's. He is a qualified football coach, coaching a very successful youth team in the Midland Junior Premier League, and holds an enhanced DBS certificate. He is a father of four and relates well to children of all ages. 

Rich liaises with parents regarding attendance patterns and availability.

Rich holds an NVQ Level 2 in Leisure and Tourism, Safeguarding, food hygiene, and Paediatric First Aid Certificates.

Nicky Nicholls - Club Manager

Details to follow

Gemma Taylor

Deputy Manager

Paediatric First Aid Advanced Training 12-hour course

Food Safety and Hygiene (Level 2)   

Advanced Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3)

Job Role

Her responsibility is to support Angela in her role as Club Manager and to ensure the safe and effective running of the club which includes; communicating with new and existing parents on a regular basis, carrying out staff supervision, implementation of all policies and procedures, working within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework where necessary, and implementing relevant activities and to work as an effective team leader ensuring the children's welfare is paramount at all times.

Gemma is the Deputy DSL

Length of Service - Oct 2020 - Present

Hobbies & Interests

Socialising with family and friends

Adrienn Juhasz - Playwork Practitioner

Details to follow

TJ Cherry - Playwork Practitioner

Main Qualifications

CACHE Level 3 Childcare & Education.

Job Role

Supervising creative activities, preparing snacks, creating displays, whilst interacting with children aged 4 to 14.

Length of Service - May 2019 - Present

Other relevant certificates - Enhanced DBS, Child safeguarding Level 2, Channel General awareness/radicalisation, Paediatric First Aid 12-hour course.