BIG PICKLES TEAM
BIG PICKLES MANAGER
KATE BYERS
BA (Hons) Urban Management Studies
NVQ Level 4 Business and Administration
Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6-year pathway
Food Hygiene (Level 1 and Level 2)
Deaf Equality Action Training
Level 1 Basic Counselling Skills course
Level 2 Diploma Fitness Instructor (YMCA)
Level 3 Diploma Personal Trainer and Nutritional Advisor (YMCA)
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I initially joined the Pickles committee in 2015 as a parent and took on the role as Committee Treasurer in 2017. In November 2021 I was lucky enough to become a staff member at this wonderful organisation. Having seen my own daughter thrive here, I am enthusiastic about ensuring that all children have fun, feel safe, included and are a part of the pickles’ family during their time with us.
I studied Urban Management Studies at university which looked at policy making, legislation, regeneration, community studies and equality issues. Since I graduated, I have worked in roles which involve advice or helping and supporting people in the community.
In my free time I enjoy Powerlifting/weight training, spending time outdoors, gardening and travel. I am also animal mad and have two cats… although I feel this number may increase over time! My favourite place to visit is Philadelphia.
SUPERVISOR & STAFF WELL BEING LEAD
STEPHEN COY
Cache Level 3 Supporting teaching in the classroom
Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling
Assist training
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6-year pathway
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Hello! My name is Stephen and I have worked within an education setting for over six years. I have been a part of the Big Pickles team for around four years, first as an assistant then as a supervisor. I am also the wellbeing lead for our organisation.
It has been a privilege to work in the settings that my own two children once grew up in and I am proud to work with such caring and dedicated people who make up the rest of the Pickles staff.
In my spare time I enjoy activities such as playing the guitar, piano, kickboxing and, exploring exciting new places with my family. My favourite book has to be The Jolly Christmas Postman.
SUPERVISOR
KELLY BRADLEY
Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6yr pathway.
Paediatric first aid training completed October 2023
Level 1&2 food hygiene
Hello my name is Kelly and I am a proud Mum to 2 children. I started working for Big Pickles After School Club at the beginning of the academic year in September 2023, and I currently work as supervisor at the infant site every days. This post runs alongside my day job as a PA Support Worker for a lovely lady whom I've worked with for almost 6 years.
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When I first started work, I was a Saturday girl at a hairdressers, and after training I achieved my hairdressing qualifications. I then had a change of career and worked in a hospital as an auxiliary nurse caring for people with functional mental illness, Geriatric, and end of life care. It was the most rewarding job as it taught me many life skills on a daily basis.
My son was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism (ASD) at the age of 5 so I took time away from work to concentrate on his needs and appointments.
I then met my husband and after a few years made the big decision to move to Branston and have lived here for 15 years now. My husband has lived in Branston all of his life and attended all 3 of the village schools, just like our daughter.
What I enjoy the most in life is family time. Our mini-Dachshund puppy keeps us all busy and gives us lots of laughs. We all love walks along the river in the warmer weather and coming back to sit in the garden to watch the sun set. I love gardening, from sowing the seeds right through to collecting the new seeds to start again! I also love music which is constantly on at home in the background. If I get any spare time I enjoy baking, cooking, crafting, and crocheting which has become very popular as of late!
ASSISTANT
ALI MACDONALD
Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6-year pathway
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid booked May 2022
Level 4 Childcare Qualification
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Hi, I’m Ali. I am mummy to six children, two of whom are now technically classed as adults. I am very passionate about working with SEN children and have recently become SENCO for Big Pickles which I am very excited about. Outside of work I am also training to become a teacher in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University. I have been part of the Little Pickles and Big Pickles family for fifteen years now. I started as a parent and then became a committee member and in 2013 became a member of the team.
I love to bake cakes in my spare time and going on lots of muddy adventures with our dog Eddie. I am a very creative person and love to get the children involved and spark their imagination!
SUPERVISOR
CHELSEA DE’ATH
Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6-year pathway
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Level 2 Childcare qualification
Hello, I am Chelsea. I started working for big pickles in September 2021 and am currently based at the junior site.
In my spare time I like to visit family, go on long walks with my cousin, go shopping and I love to catch up my friends. Sometimes I even feel the need to bake (which I do quite a lot), I love making new cake recipes and decorating them, but the best part has got to be getting to eat them. I am a big fan of grey’s anatomy, and my favourite film has got to be the greatest showman!
ASSISTANT
CAITLYN COTTARD
Level 2 Food Hygiene
12 Hour Paediatric First Aid
LSCP Six Year Safeguarding Pathway
I joined Big Pickles as an assistant in October 2023. I am a qualified chef, and previously worked at David Lloyd’s, Lincoln. I was there for two years whilst completing my training. I decided that this was not my true calling and wanted a career working with children. I work at both the infant and junior sites and enjoy the differences they bring, no two days are the same.
In my spare time I enjoy painting, cooking, crafting and collecting figurines related to my favourite films and shows. I also have two dogs which I enjoy taking for walks, especially along the beach.
ASSISTANT
CHLOE COOK
Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6-year pathway
Level 2 Food Hygiene
12 hour Paediatric First Aid
Hi my name is Chloe, I am currently a student at Lincoln University, studying Educational Psychology. I began working for Big Pickles in December 2023 and really enjoy my time there. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing friends and family, babysitting and baking.
ASSISTANT
DONNA
Level 3 early years qualification
12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Training
Working within the LSCP Six year Safeguarding pathway
I’m Donna, I have 2 teenage children, a dog, a snake and tarantula. I enjoy travelling the world, being in nature and spending any free time at the beach. I ride a motorbike and love exploring.
I am a qualified level 3 early years educator and have been working with children for about 8 years.
Occasionally the team from Little Pickles will help at Big Pickles so if you don’t see the face you’re looking for, be sure to take a look at the Little Pickles Team page.