Lucy Jones
Deputy Manager
Lucy started with the Playgroup in January 2022 having helped out as a parent helper in the Autumn Term 2021.
Lucy is a qualified primary & secondary school teacher. In April 2024, Lucy completed her Early Years CCPLD Level 3 and she is currently studying for her Level 4, developing her management and organisational skills further within Early Years.
Lucy has completed Level 1 safeguarding and PREVENT training, has a food hygiene certificate, Paediatric Emergency First Aid certificate and has attended the new NMS Early Years Curriculum for Wales training.
Lucy works 2 full days and one afternoon per week and covers other sessions as required.
Once her Level 4 is complete, Lucy will take on Deputy Manager duties and become a second Person in Charge for the group, providing for succession planning within the group.
Lucy has 3 young children of her own and has close links with Shirenewton School. She is involved in transition activities, ensuring the pre-school year children have a positive transition to primary school.
Lucy also has a keen interest in the Welsh language and provides Welsh language modelling for the children within the setting.
What Our Parents Say
It is a wonderful setting. Both my children have loved attending. They are very happy and it has prepared them perfectly for a smooth transition into school.
Beth
Feb 2026
My daughter absolutely loves this setting – she has grown in skills and confidence ten fold since she started. She adores her teachers and is genuinely excited to attend.
Debi
Feb 2026
Thank you for providing the best childcare provision around. I am so grateful that all three of my boys got to experience the amazing staff and wonderful opportunities that make Shirenewton Playgroup. You all go above and beyond and the care and support you provide for the children is exceptional.
Rachel
Jan 2026
A calm environment, full of opportunities for the children to explore lots of activities – children are always engaged. I never have concerns for safety when dropping off.
Sadie
Feb 2026
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