Angela Steward

Angela started at Clare Bears in 2006 and became the Setting Leader/ Manager in 2009 and Co-owner of Clare Bears in January 2018. Since 2006 Angela has studied and completed NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in childcare, learning and development. In 2013 she completed a Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce. Angela loves the 'family feel' at Clare Bears and particularly enjoys sharing children's 'first' experiences.

 

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Jenny Doherty

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Jenny is the Deputy leader and Co-owner at Clare Bears Pre-school since 2018. She is a qualified teacher and uses her skills to ensure that all the children feel confident in their basic writing, number and phonic skills before making the leap to primary school. Jenny is our setting SENDCO (special educational needs and disabilities co-ordinator) and provides extra support to any children that require it.

 

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Amy Steward

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Amy is our senior practitioner. She joined Clare Bears in 2019 and has since qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. She particularly enjoys getting to know the children then exploring and planning next steps building on their own special interests. 

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Chloe Willats

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Chloe joined our team in September 2026 as a qualified Early Years Practitioner, having completed her level 2 and 3 in childcare studies. She loves discovering each child's individual personality and has a real passion for outdoor learning through play.

 

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Sarah Willats

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Sarah joined our team as a part-time voluntary staff member in September 2023 and has since qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. Sarah has proven to have a great rapport with the children and enjoys planning new activities and supporting children's learning and development. 

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Charley Goring

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Charley joined Clare Bears in 2022 as an early years  practitioner and has since qualified as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.  She has a passion for young people’s development and particularly enjoys supporting children to develop confidence in themselves and explore new challenges.

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Gabrielle Bullen

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Gabrielle joined our team in September 2023, as a part-time Assistant Early Years Practitioner.  She particularly enjoys working with children in small groups and nurturing each child through play and exploration.