Levi, Manager, Zac’s Club Escrick – We are super proud of her achieving Apprentice of the Year at the Selby District Business Awards 2023. She also achieved the club worker of the year award at the out of school club awards in October 2023. It was very well deserved as she is helpful and always getting involved with a range of activities with the children. Levi faces many challenges head on, and has a very natural way with children. She is now becoming manager at the Escrick setting and will be an excellent addition to the management team. She gained her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification in December 2023 and has also gained a qualification in paediatric first aid, a certificate in food safety and Advanced Safeguarding lead training, joined the team in October 2022.
Lauren, Manager, Zac’s Club Riccall – Lauren joined us in 2017 as a Playworker initially whilst completing her studies at York College, and completed her Level 3 Childcare Diploma after 2 years of work experience across different settings, and some extra hours during the holidays at Zac’s Club. Lauren spent some time away taking on the role of a full-time qualified practitioner for just over 3 years, and also being a self-employed nanny for a short period, she came back to us taking the role of Deputy Manager in 2021. Lauren was then our Acting Manager at Zac’s Club Riccall for sick Cover in January 2023. Having gained further experience as a Manager in a private early years setting within a school, and supporting them towards a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating Lauren returned to us as Manager at Zac’s Club Riccall. She holds a level 3 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development. She also has current certificates in Food Safety, Advanced Safeguarding Lead Training, Level 3 Early Years Senco training, and Paediatric First Aid.
Abbie – Is our new Apprentice she will be working at both our Escrick and Riccall settings. she has had experience working in a nursery and will be starting with us on 1st March. we are delighted to welcome her to our team.
India, – India started Zac’s club as a play worker, she has been excellent with the children and getting involved in a range of activities. she will be working across both settings. she also worked in a primary school as a teachers assistant, she enjoys helping children learn new skills. She has a qualification in level 3 childcare and had significant experience in the childcare setting. she also has a certificate in paediatric first aid and qualified as a level 3 senco. Joined us in August 2023.
Melissa, Is a new addition to the team, she is studying with us for her level 3 childcare qualification and is exited to meet the children at both settings.
Elizabeth has previously gained vast experience as a volunteer at her church children’s group, and as a nanny for many years, she is a natural with the children and loves to get crafty. She joined the team in January 2022, and we’re delighted to have her with us. Elizabeth works regularly at both our Riccall and Escrick settings.
Hannah, Is a new addition to the team, she has previously worked in a care setting and will be working manly during term time.
Catherine, is a new addition to the team, she is currently studying at the university of York studying Film. she is working with us mainly during term time but we will see her during holiday club on occasion.
Hazel is studying English at the university of Lincoln . She also has previously worked for Zac’s club before so its lovely to welcome her back. She is also a qualified life guard and works at a local swimming pool. she has gained a qualification in safeguarding and a certificate in food safety whilst working for Zac’s Club, and joined the team in June 2023.