Meet the Team

At Special Steps, we are proud to have a passionate, experienced team dedicated to supporting each child’s individual journey.

Becky – Manager

Becky oversees the day-to-day running of both sites. She is highly experienced in SEND provision and passionate about inclusive early education. She has also won a number of awards for her work, including the National Pearson Teaching Gold Award for SEN Educator of the year 2024

Fay - Deputy Manager

Fay our Deputy Manager supports both the Polar Bear and Panda Rooms, ensuring consistency across the settings and smooth transitions for all children between sites.

Clare & Jeni - Room Leaders

Both Clare (Polar Bear Room Leader) & Jeni (Panda Room Leader) are dedicated Room Leaders who plan and deliver targeted, engaging activities tailored to the children’s individual needs and developmental goals.

Nursery Practitioners

Our skilled team of Nursery Practitioners work across both sites to support communication, learning, and development through a nurturing, child-centred approach. Our Nursery Practitioners are: Amy, Anna, Emma, Hayley, Jess, Lucy and Suzanne

Niamh - Apprentice

Niamh is our dedicated apprentice who is working towards her level 2 in Children's Early Years Education. Niamh supports the children across both sites and is developing good relationships with the children.

Aylah - Volunteer

Aylah is our committed volunteer, who generously gives her time to support the children and staff at Special Steps