Team Members

The Bus Stop team members each hold current DBS checks, Paediatric First Aid certificates, Working Together to Safeguard children certificates and Food Hygiene certificates. The Forest School Leaders on the team also hold current Mountain and Outdoor Pursuits First Aid certificates.

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Meet the Team

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Kate Rice – Owner and Forest School Trainer

Qualifications include:

• BA hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies

• Level 4 Forest School Trainer 

Kelly Haines – Manager and Forest School Trainer    

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Qualifications include:

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• BA hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies 

• Level 4 Forest School Trainer

• Early Years Professional Status (EYP)

Hayley Lewis – Senior Early Years Educator and SENCO

Qualifications include:

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• Foundation Degree in Early Years  

• Level 3 Forest School Leader

Louise Stephens – Early Years Educator

Qualifications include:

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• BTEC National Diploma in Early Years

• Level 3 Forest School Leader

Julie Wilson – Pre-School Assistant & in-house Dance Teacher 

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Qualifications include:

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• IDTA Teachers Associate - Ballet, Stage and Tap

Derek Rice - Caretaker