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title: Babyzone | Team
description: Meet our team and trustees – a dedicated group supporting families with care, compassion, and a shared passion for helping them thrive.
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- [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us)
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- [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team)
- [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers)
- [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us)
- [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer)
- [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes)
- [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners)
- [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy)
- Impact & Insights
- [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact)
- [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research)
- News & Media
- [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone)
- [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media)
- [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy)
- [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy)
- [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents)
- [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities)
[Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate)
- [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us)
- [Our Model](https://babyzone.org.uk/our-model)
- [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team)
- [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers)
- [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us)
- [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer)
- [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes)
- [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners)
- [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy)
- Impact & Insights
- [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact)
- [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research)
- News & Media
- [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone)
- [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media)
- [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy)
- [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy)
- [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents)
- [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities)
[Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate)
# Meet the team
## Board of Trustees
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#### Charles Mindenhall
Co-Founder and Chair
#### Jyoti Cushion
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Blenheim Chalcot
#### Lara Mindenhall
Co-Founder and Trustee
#### Lucy Elwes
Founding partner, Theleme Partners
#### Sarah Hesz
Associate Director, The Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood
#### Paddy Radcliffe
CEO of The Peel
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#### Charles Mindenhall
Co-Founder and Chair
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Charles Mindenhall is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder, where he has helped build over 40 companies since 1998.
He serves as Chair of OnSide Youth Zones and Future Youth Zone in Barking and Dagenham and is a trustee of Mental Health Innovations, launched from the Royal Foundation’s Heads Together programme.
Charles holds an MA in Philosophy and Psychology from Christ Church, Oxford University and previously worked at Monitor Company.
#### Jyoti Cushion
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Blenheim Chalcot
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Jyoti is Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, advising its portfolio companies across sectors including financial services.
She was previously General Legal Counsel at TDX Group (a Blenheim Chalcot business) for ten years until its sale to Equifax in 2014, and before that worked in private practice specialising in commercial litigation.
Jyoti lives in Nottingham with her two teenage daughters and three dogs, who collectively test most of her patience.
#### Lara Mindenhall
Co-Founder and Trustee
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Lara is Co-Founder and Trustee of Babyzone, with a background spanning strategy, marketing, and technology ventures at Blenheim Chalcot.
She was a Strategy Consultant at Monitor Company, VP of Consumer Marketing at EMI Music, and is also a Trustee of On the Edge Conservation, having previously served with Operation Smile.
Lara holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in Economics from the University of Oxford, and an Honours degree from the University of Cape Town.
#### Lucy Elwes
Founding partner, Theleme Partners
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Lucy is a founding partner of Theleme Partners, a global investment firm based in London, managing assets on behalf of institutional clients.
She has over 20 years’ experience in investment management, and holds a degree in Modern Languages from Christ Church, Oxford, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Lucy is committed to supporting women in finance through her volunteer work with GAIN (Girls Are Investors) and serves on the Christ Church Development Board.
#### Sarah Hesz
Associate Director, The Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood
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Sarah is an Associate Director at The Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood and has spent the past eight years working in parent tech start-ups.
She co-founded Mush, an app supporting new mums’ mental health through community, and is a Non-Executive Director at childcare platform Bubble. Mush enabled hundreds of thousands of meetups and friendships for parents.
Sarah previously spent a decade in advertising in London and Boston, specialising in new business and growth.
#### Paddy Radcliffe
CEO of The Peel
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Paddy is CEO of The Peel, a 127-year-old community charity based in Clerkenwell, London and is a trustee of the Octopus Community Network.
He has over 20 years’ experience working with charities, public bodies, social enterprises, and community organisations, holding roles as Chair, CEO, and advisor. He is passionate about achieving sustainable, inter-generational social impact.
Earlier in his career, Paddy worked in marketing in London and South Africa, and once made a successful appearance on Dragons’ Den!
## US Board of Directors
#### Bansi Nagji
CEO, PANTHERx Rare and Board Member of INSEAD
#### Dr. Rebecca Griffiths
Education and Technology Leader
#### Lee Arthur
General Manager, Blenheim Chalcot North America
#### Bansi Nagji
CEO, PANTHERx Rare and Board Member of INSEAD
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PANTHERx Rare is one of the largest and fastest growing specialty pharmacies in the United States, focusing on patients with rare and orphan diseases. Bansi has deep leadership experience in US healthcare spanning pharma services and supply chain, healthcare technology, and digital platforms. He has operating and strategic experience leading high-growth businesses and developing and executing organic and inorganic growth strategies.
Previously, he served as President, Healthcare at GoodRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDRX) and , before that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). Bansi was a strategy consultant for more than 20 years at Monitor Deloitte and Monitor Group, and served as executive leader of each of those firms.
Bansi is a very experienced board member for both private and public companies, including Change Healthcare, Deloitte, Parata Systems and now PANTHERx Rare and INSEAD.
Bansi has BA and MA degrees from Cambridge University, England, and an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD, France. He is a Founding Donor of the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation.
#### Dr. Rebecca Griffiths
Education and Technology Leader
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Dr. Rebecca Griffiths is an education and technology leader with over 20 years of experience managing more than $20 million in federally and foundation-funded research.
She has directed national initiatives to scale evidence-based educational innovations and to study and improve online learning in college courses.
She currently focuses on several efforts to build R&D infrastructure for education and to investigate use of AI technologies in learning.
Her work spans K–16 and emphasizes partnerships with researchers and developers to understand implementation, impact, and the organizational conditions that enable innovation at scale.
#### Lee Arthur
General Manager, Blenheim Chalcot North America
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Venture builder, board leader, and four-time CEO with a 25-year record of scaling innovative businesses across finance, education, media, marketing, SaaS, and technology.
Currently General Manager of Blenheim Chalcot North America, I help lead one of the world’s most successful venture-building firms, supporting high-growth startups to accelerate market entry and long-term leadership.
I’ve led organizations through pivotal growth and transformation: CEO of the New York Institute of Finance (exit 2017), CEO & Chair of Avado Learning (Europe’s leading HR digital learning provider), and Founder & CEO of Streetbroadcast. Earlier, I drove business development for The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times, shaping go-to-market success across global markets.
Today, I also serve on the boards of ClickZ Media, Avado Learning, and Hive Learning. My focus is on helping teams achieve clarity of purpose, strategic confidence, and executional excellence, unlocking growth at scale.
## Babyzone Team
#### George Looker
CEO
#### Isobel Barker
Director of Operations and Partnerships
#### Tamara Karsten
Head of Operations
#### Sara Moini
Communications Manager
#### Claire Lennarz
Programme Coordinator
#### Jonathan Efiong
Policy and Impact Analyst
#### Jessica Barnaschone
Director of Hubs and Safeguarding Lead
#### Carragh Garrity
Director of Northern Hubs; Head of Babyzone Blackburn and Babyzone Wigan
#### Becca Collins
Head of Babyzone Bristol (Opening September 2026)
#### Donna Phillips
Head of Swansea
#### Heena Harris
Head of Babyzone Barking & Dagenham
#### Lauren Hargreaves
Head of Babyzone Chorley and Preston (Opening in September)
#### Liz Kemp
Head of Babyzone Warrington and North West Coordinator
#### Megan Watts
Head of Babyzone Grimsby
#### Naomi Tracey
Head of Babyzone Barnet
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#### Victoria Allen
Head of Babyzone Glasgow
#### Katharina
Deputy Head of Babyzone Croydon
#### Renata
Deputy Head of Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham
#### Carly
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham
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#### Claire
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham
#### Shannon
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham
#### Johana
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barnet
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#### Rendy
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barnet
#### Tannaz
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Barnet
#### Beth
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Chorley
#### Melanie Sherrington
Family Engagement Lead at Warrington & Chorley
#### Anneka
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Croydon
#### Kasia
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Croydon
#### Eva
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham
#### Ramatoulaya
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham
#### Rita
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham
#### Claire
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Swansea
#### Rebecca
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Swansea
#### Sara
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Swansea
#### Sophie
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Warrington
#### Laura
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Wigan
#### Nein
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Warrington
#### Katie
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Wigan
#### Louise
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Wigan
#### George Looker
CEO
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George joined the Babyzone team in November 2025.
He brings experience from national education policy and social innovation, having served as Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education and later built and scaled ventures in the private sector. A father of three, he combines professional expertise with personal passion for the early years.
#### Isobel Barker
Director of Operations and Partnerships
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Isobel is responsible for driving strategic alignment, enabling cross-functional execution, and supporting executive decision-making across the organisation.
She brings experience in healthtech operations and partnerships, and before joining Babyzone, worked at AllMyHealth as Founder's Associate and Partnerships Lead, where she supported initiatives to improve outcomes for rare disease patients.
Isobel is passionate about building systems and products that empower families and caregivers.
#### Tamara Karsten
Head of Operations
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Tamara leads Babyzone's strategic initiatives and oversees the day-to-day operations that keep the organisation running smoothly.
She joined in June 2026 after several years across the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio, in roles sharpening operations and systems for fast-growing companies across marketing, media, edtech, sports, health and GenAI.
Tamara grew up in a family rooted in charity work with disadvantaged communities in South Africa, which shapes what drives her today: helping families gain the skills and tools to change their own and their children's futures.
#### Sara Moini
Communications Manager
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Sara Moini is responsible for shaping Babyzone’s communications strategy, ensuring that families, practitioners and partners across the UK learn about Babyzone’s mission and have access to trusted and engaging information on early years development.
She brings extensive experience in digital media and audience growth, having previously served as Head of Socials at *London Live.*
Sara is passionate about empowering people through knowledge.
#### Claire Lennarz
Programme Coordinator
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Claire leads the design and coordination of Babyzone’s Everyday Maths Programme, developing research-informed curriculum and supporting high-quality delivery across centres.
She brings experience as a primary school teacher and holds a master’s in Education Policy from UCL, where she focused on early years education access and quality.
Claire is passionate about empowering families to see everyday routines as rich opportunities for learning.
#### Jonathan Efiong
Policy and Impact Analyst
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Jonathan Efiong is responsible for supporting Babyzone’s policy and impact work, with a focus on measuring and communicating outcomes across families, partners and funders.
As a Policy and Impact Analyst, he works closely on the Parent Confidence Index (PCI) and wider impact frameworks, translating quantitative and qualitative data into clear evidence for donors, local authorities and national stakeholders.
Jonathan also contributes to policy research and government engagement, helping position Babyzone’s model within the wider early years and public policy landscape.
Prior to joining Babyzone, he gained experience in Parliament and international development research, and is motivated by using data and policy to support systemic change for families and communities.'
#### Jessica Barnaschone
Director of Hubs and Safeguarding Lead
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Jessica is the Director of Hubs at Babyzone, leads delivery across Babyzone Hubs in Croydon and Hammersmith & Fulham and is the charity’s Safeguarding Lead. She brings experience as a qualified primary school teacher with an early years specialism and holds a Master’s degree in Early Years Education.
With experience as an early years educator and trainer, and as a mum of two boys, Jessica is passionate about supporting families to positively impact the home learning environment and improve outcomes for children.
#### Carragh Garrity
Director of Northern Hubs; Head of Babyzone Blackburn and Babyzone Wigan
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Carragh leads Babyzone across our Blackburn and Wigan hubs and serve as Deputy Safeguarding Lead for the charity.
With a BSc (Hons) in Health & Social Care and over 20 years' experience in early years support, she brings specialist expertise in SEND and family support. Before joining Babyzone, she led a Family Support service at Home-Start, where she developed a deep passion for building community connections and supporting families at critical moments.
She is particularly drawn to perinatal mental health - the profound impact that early intervention and community belonging can have on families. She is committed to creating welcoming spaces where isolation is broken down, and every child feels safe, valued, and connected. Her leadership is rooted in partnership: working across health, local authority, and community organisations to ensure families have genuine access to the support they need.
As a mum of two, she understands firsthand the importance of accessible, inclusive and welcoming community spaces and remains deeply committed to supporting families.
#### Becca Collins
Head of Babyzone Bristol (Opening September 2026)
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As a mum of three and an experienced education professional, I am passionate about ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. With over 18 years of experience across Play, Early Years, Primary, and Further Education, I have worked as a Practitioner/ Teacher, Manager, and Researcher, supporting children, young people, families, and communities to thrive.
My background in Early Years has shaped my belief that the foundations laid in childhood have a lasting impact on future opportunities and wellbeing. Throughout my career, I have led projects focused on employability, skills development, and training, helping people build confidence, realise their potential, and access new opportunities.
I bring a practical, people-centred approach to my work, combining professional expertise with the perspective of a parent. Whether working directly with children and families, leading teams, or developing programmes and partnerships, I am driven by a commitment to creating positive, lasting change and improving outcomes for all.
#### Donna Phillips
Head of Swansea
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Donna is the Head of Babyzone Swansea and brings over two decades of experience in primary education, having qualified as a teacher in 2001. Throughout her career she has worked across all age groups within primary schools, developing a strong understanding of children’s learning and development from the early years through to the end of primary.
Over time, Donna developed a particular passion for early childhood development and supporting families during the earliest stages of a child’s life. She believes strongly in the importance of building trusting relationships with parents and carers, recognising that when families feel supported and confident, children are better able to thrive.
As a mum of three herself, Donna understands first-hand both the joys and challenges of family life. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where families feel valued, supported and empowered to give their children the best possible start in life.
#### Heena Harris
Head of Babyzone Barking & Dagenham
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Heena oversees operations at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham, bringing together families and local partners.
She has experience working with families and young people, and before joining Babyzone worked in youth education at Peer2Peer Education to improve young people’s future prospects.
Heena is passionate about supporting underrepresented families to reach their potential through opportunity and education.
#### Lauren Hargreaves
Head of Babyzone Chorley and Preston (Opening in September)
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I’m a wife and mum to three children, so I understand first-hand the joys, challenges and unpredictability of family life.
I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Studies in 2017 and qualified as a teacher in 2020. Since then, I have spent the majority of my teaching career in Reception classes, as well as gaining experience across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
I am passionate about giving every child the best possible start in life and believe that every child deserves a level playing field and the opportunity to thrive. I also care deeply about supporting families through the ups and downs of parenthood, helping parents and carers feel connected, confident and supported.
As Head of Babyzone Chorley, I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where families can build relationships, access support and feel empowered on their parenting journey.
#### Liz Kemp
Head of Babyzone Warrington and North West Coordinator
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Liz leads Babyzone Warrington and serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting families through early childhood development and community-based care.
With over 18 years’ experience, she has dedicated her career to working with disadvantaged and vulnerable families through outreach and support services.
She takes a compassionate, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach, creating safe, nurturing spaces where children thrive and families feel respected, empowered, and supported.
#### Megan Watts
Head of Babyzone Grimsby
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Megan has worked as a teacher and Early Years practitioner since completing her postgraduate studies.
Since having her own children, she has worked predominantly in Early Years, a phase that has truly stolen her heart.
Her work is guided by a passion for equality in childhood development and a commitment to supporting parents through the challenges of raising young children.
She believes that play is not just fun but fundamental to learning, growth and connection.
Megan is deeply committed to being a lifelong learner, continually expanding her understanding of children’s brain development and how this growth can be nurtured to create richer and more fulfilling life experiences for all children.
Above all, she believes in the power of relationships, connection and the importance of empathy, which she sees as central to every child’s ability to flourish.
#### Naomi Tracey
Head of Babyzone Barnet
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Naomi leads Babyzone in Barnet, working with practitioners and partners to connect families with local support and learning,
She has over a decade’s experience supporting families, combining her child psychology studies with extensive work in early years settings before joining Babyzone.
Naomi is passionate about helping children thrive and dedicated to empowering parents to confidently support their child’s development and growth at home.
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#### Victoria Allen
Head of Babyzone Glasgow
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Victoria is the Head of Babyzone Glasgow and brings over ten years’ experience working with children. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a postgraduate qualification in Primary Teaching and a postgraduate degree in Early Years Pedagogy.
As an experienced early years practitioner and mum of two children, Victoria is committed to creating nurturing, inclusive environments where families feel safe and confident and where children are encouraged to learn through play and positive relationships.
#### Katharina
Deputy Head of Babyzone Croydon
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With over 20 years of experience in early years education and a BA in Early Years Management and Leadership, Katharina brings both expertise and genuine passion to her work. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of play and is committed to helping parents discover how everyday moments can become joyful, meaningful learning experiences.
At the heart of Katharina's approach is her understanding that parents thrive when they feel truly supported. Through empathy, encouragement, and a steadfast belief in every parent's innate abilities, she is excited to join Babyzone as a nurturing space where confidence can flourish and families can grow together.
#### Renata
Deputy Head of Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham
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Renata is the Deputy Head at BabyZone Hammersmith & Fulham, supporting the smooth running of the hub, the families who attend, and the development of community partnerships that make the hub a special place.
Her work is shaped by both her professional background and her own experience as a parent to two young children.
Before moving into early years, Renata trained and worked as a lawyer within a family support department in the public sector, which has helped her understand the complex situations some families may be navigating. She has also spent many years working directly with parents and young children in group-based early years settings.
Renata is passionate about supporting parents during the early years and helping to create a welcoming, nurturing environment for families. She believes that connection, play, and strong relationships are at the heart of children’s wellbeing and development.
#### Beth
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Chorley
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I am a wife and mum of two children and I love making memories with my family, reading, getting outdoors and travelling.
It is such a privilege to be part of Babyzone, supporting families and welcoming parents and carers into our groups. I know how daunting it can feel to come along for the first time because I have been there myself, but you’ll always be met with friendly faces and a warm welcome.
I can’t wait to see you at Babyzone soon
#### Sophie
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Warrington
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Mum of three girls and two cats. I am very lucky to work for both Babyzone and Parents in mind and absolutely love my roles. It’s a privilege to support and walk alongside local families. Babyzone is the most incredible community space, I’m lucky to work with this amazing team.
I love artwork and creative play. I look forward to meeting you in our wonderful safe space ❤️
#### Nein
Family Engagement Lead at Babyzone Warrington
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***I’m a mum of two with a background in social work, and I’m passionate about supporting children’s development and wellbeing. I care deeply about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, build confidence, and reach their full potential, while also offering encouragement and support to parents every step of the way.***
***Babyzone is a truly special place where families can learn together, build meaningful connections, and feel part of a supportive community. I look forward to welcoming you, getting to know your family, and sharing this exciting stage of your child’s journey in our friendly, inclusive, and caring environment.***
## Babyzone Practitioners
#### Jamie
Little Kickers - Barking & Dagenham
#### Kelly
Toddler Sense - Barking & Dagenham
#### Kirsty
Mini Professors - Barking & Dagenham
#### Nassaba
Baby Massage - Barking & Dagenham
#### Xani
Baby Sensory - Barking & Dagenham
#### Paula
Dinky Medics - Barking & Dagenham
#### Gemma
Mini Professors - Barnet
#### Karolina
Baby Sensory - Barnet
#### Mia
Little Kickers - Barnet
#### Siobhan
Dinky Medics - Barnet
#### Karen
Little Kickers - Blackburn and Wigan
#### Rachael
Reading Fairy - Blackburn
#### Alex
Baby Sensory - Croydon
#### Georgina
Everyday Maths - Croydon
#### Louis
Little Kickers - Croydon
#### Mirela
Mini Professors - Croydon
#### Paula
Dinky Medics - Croydon
#### Tabita
Baby Sensory - Croydon
#### Tara
Reading Fairy - Croydon
#### Tom
Toddler Sense - Croydon
#### Anna
The Creation Station - Grimsby
#### Danielle
The Mama Spring - Grimsby
#### Sonnie
Kickstarters - Grimsby
#### Zoe
Mini First Aid - Grimsby
#### Jen
Musical Phonics and Everyday Maths - Warrington and Wigan
#### Rachel
ADC Acro - Warrington
#### Sharon
Hartbeeps - Warrington
#### Lucy
Baby Sensory - Wigan
#### Jamie
Little Kickers - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I’m Jamie and I’ve been coaching with Little Kickers for the last five years. I love helping children build confidence learn new skills and enjoy being active. My goal is to make every session fun engaging and welcoming so that every child can have a great experience and develop at their own pace.
#### Kelly
Toddler Sense - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I’m Kelly, the Toddler Sense Class Leader at Babyzone Dagenham.
I’m passionate about helping toddlers learn through play, movement, music, and adventure. I love seeing their personalities shine and watching them develop new skills and confidence week after week.
#### Kirsty
Mini Professors - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I'm Kirsty, I lead Mini Professors classes for children aged 2–5, where little scientists discover the wonders of the world through fun, hands-on experiments and exciting activities. Our sessions encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving while introducing early science concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
#### Nassaba
Baby Massage - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I'm Nassaba, I lead Baby Massage classes for babies from birth to pre-walking, providing a calm, welcoming space for parents and their little ones to relax and connect. Through gentle massage techniques, we support your baby's development, encourage better sleep, help ease common discomforts such as wind and colic, and strengthen the special bond between you and your baby. My goal is to help families enjoy quality time together while building confidence in nurturing their baby's wellbeing.
#### Xani
Baby Sensory - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I'm Xani, the Baby Sensory Class Leader at Babyzone Dagenham.
I love watching the babies grow and develop week by week, reaching new milestones and building confidence in our fun and nurturing environment. I enjoy getting to know each family and seeing the excitement on the babies faces as they explore, discover, and learn together.
#### Paula
Dinky Medics - Barking & Dagenham
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Hi, I'm Paula, I help children aged 2–5 explore the medical world in a fun, safe, and engaging way. Through role play, they learn about their bodies, what to do if they get hurt, and become familiar with medical equipment. My goal is to help make future visits to the doctor feel less daunting, while building confidence, curiosity, and skills that could even be lifesaving!
#### Gemma
Mini Professors - Barnet
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My name is Gemma, and I teach Mini Professors at Barnet. I’ve been part of the team since we first opened, and I absolutely love inspiring children through science each week. Seeing their excitement as they learn, explore, and experiment is incredibly rewarding.
Mini Professors is all about teaching complex scientific concepts in simple, engaging ways through lots of hands on activities and experiments. But it’s about so much more than science alone. Our classes also help prepare children for school by developing important skills such as sitting and listening, following instructions, taking part in group discussions, sharing, turn-taking, and building confidence, all while having fun and discovering the world around them.
#### Karolina
Baby Sensory - Barnet
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At Babyzone Barnet, Karolina is responsible for delivering Baby Sensory sessions, bringing families a taste of the award-winning Baby Sensory programme. Through carefully planned activities, music, movement, and sensory play, she helps babies explore the world around them while supporting their development in a fun and enjoyable way.
Karolina loves sharing her knowledge with parents and creating opportunities for families to make special memories together.
She is passionate about supporting babies and their families through engaging sensory experiences that encourage learning, development, and bonding.
She looks forward to welcoming you and your little one to Babyzone and sharing some magical sensory experiences with you.
#### Mia
Little Kickers - Barnet
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Hi my name is Mia I run the little kicker classes at Babyzone Barnet. I teach football classes which are full of fun activities to keep the little ones engaged. I like to play whist keeping the spirit up and making it fun for everyone to enjoy. I love seeing the laughs as well as the development improving over time. It consists of loads of development skills such as matching colours to the cones, ball eye coordination and lots of others.
#### Siobhan
Dinky Medics - Barnet
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Hi I’m Siobhan and I teach Dinky Medics at Barnet Babyzone.
This class is great for children in the early years as it introduces them to the medical world in a fun and safe way. It helps make future visits to the doctor as stress-free as possible, while teaching children about their bodies and how they work along the way—making it educational, fun, and potentially lifesaving too.
#### Karen
Little Kickers - Blackburn and Wigan
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Hello - my name is Karen and alongside my husband Andy we are the owners of Little Kickers South & East Lancashire. We run football classes around the Lancashire area and we believe in more than just football - we believe in magical moments, tiny triumphs, little feet scoring big and the power of play.
Little Kickers is the world's biggest preschool football programme and we help children build confidence, co-ordination and friendships through football. Our motto is Play not Push - all sessions are fun, pressure free and full of football fuelled learning - using games to spark imagination, teamwork and early life skills - like learning colours and numbers.
Little Kickers gives children their first steps into football and hopefully a lifelong love of sport.
#### Rachael
Reading Fairy - Blackburn
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Hello, I’m Rachael and I own and run Reading Fairy Rochdale. I love bringing the magic of Reading Fairy to Babyzone Blackburn families and watching little ones’ confidence grow week by week.
My classes aim to spark a love of reading through weekly adventures. They are built around three loveable characters:
\* Phonic Fox, who introduces early phonics by linking sounds to animals
\* Music Mouse, who loves sharing nursery rhymes and action songs
\* Reading Fairy, who takes us on a sensory story adventure
Outside of my business, I love getting crafty, reading, lifting weights, and spending time with my two beautiful children. I hope to welcome you and your little one(s) to a Babyzone Blackburn Reading Fairy class soon.
#### Alex
Baby Sensory - Croydon
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I have been working at Babzone in Croydon since it opened in 2020 and it has become the highlight of my week.
With nine years of experience delivering my own Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense classes in another area, I have loved meeting a whole new group of parents and their children, and watching them grow and develop over time.
#### Georgina
Everyday Maths - Croydon
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As a qualified teacher, Georgina uses her mathematical subject knowledge and passion to deliver exciting and fun Everyday Maths sessions to families that attends Babyzone. She is a bubbly and positive individual in the team that is felt during her sessions.
#### Louis
Little Kickers - Croydon
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Hi i’m Louis and i’m a Little Kickers Coach who works at Babyzone Croydon!
I love working with the children and I have created great relationships with them and their parents over the last 2 years working here.
I am proud to say that I have seen the kids grow massively over this short period of time and I can’t wait to see them progress even further! :)
#### Mirela
Mini Professors - Croydon
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Professor Mirela brings Mini Professors science classes to Babyzone, offering fun, hands-on sessions where children and their grown-ups can explore real science through experiments, stories and exciting discoveries together.
#### Paula
Dinky Medics - Croydon
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I help children aged 2–5 explore the medical world in a fun, safe, and engaging way. Through role play, they learn about their bodies, what to do if they get hurt, and become familiar with medical equipment.
My goal is to help make future visits to the doctor feel less daunting, while building confidence, curiosity, and skills that could even be lifesaving!
#### Tabita
Baby Sensory - Croydon
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Hello, my name is Tabita, and I’ve had the wonderful privilege of teaching Baby Sensory classes to babies in Croydon for the past 16 years.
In August 2019, I was approached by a charity with a vision to make early education accessible to all babies and toddlers. They loved what we offered through Baby Sensory, and from that shared passion, Babyzone Croydon was born.
#### Tara
Reading Fairy - Croydon
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Tara delivers Reading Fairy classes, designed to develop early literacy skills in young children.
Being a qualified primary school teacher, she understands the importance of reading but also learning through play. Families love how interactive the classes are and the energy and passion Tara brings.
#### Tom
Toddler Sense - Croydon
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Tom has been at Babyzone as a Toddler Sense leader since it all started here at Legacy. He has a love of performing and getting everyone involved in the sensory fun.
Tom sessions are full of music, movement and lots of energy for children of 13months up to 5 years and their grown ups.
#### Anna
The Creation Station - Grimsby
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In our Babyzone sessions we give toddlers the opportunity to explore their creativity through large-scale painting.
We begin the session by sitting around the 'magic box' to guess and then discover what's inside.
Each week there are objects relating to a colour or theme, giving us the opportunity to work on language and vocab skills, as well as practising those school-ready skills of sitting, turn taking and sharing ideas.
We then put on our gorgeous Creation Station splash suits to keep our clothes clean while we explore paint on a large scale, investigating tools, textures and colours, and working on our gross and fine motor skills, too. We finish the session by printing with hands, feet or sponges onto a card that we can take to the craft table to decorate some more before taking it home.
💛 Come and join the fun!
#### Danielle
The Mama Spring - Grimsby
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Hi, I’m Danielle, the founder of The Mama Spring and a former early years teacher with a passion for supporting babies and their parents through the early years. I run Baby Massage and Developmental Music sessions at Babyzone, creating calm, welcoming spaces where parents can slow down, connect with their baby and build confidence together.
My classes support a range of areas of child development including communication and language, sensory development, motor skills, body awareness, rhythm and musicality, attachment and emotional wellbeing. My sessions are always baby-led, relaxed and focused on connection over pressure or comparison.
#### Sonnie
Kickstarters - Grimsby
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Kickstarters is a unique early years and primary provision that combines the magic of children's literature with football and multi-skill physical activities.
Each session uses much-loved picture books to spark a genuine love of reading, with stories like *We're Going on a Bear Hunt* bringing movement and imagination together in a way that truly resonates with young children.
Little ones develop early literacy skills- listening, language, and a joy for stories- while simultaneously building coordination, confidence, and fundamental physical skills.
Delivered in nursery and school settings across Grimsby and Cleethorpes, Kickstarters creates an environment where children learn without even realising it, because every session is rooted in fun. It's the perfect kickstart for early years learners- nurturing both their bodies and their love of books from the very beginning.
#### Zoe
Mini First Aid - Grimsby
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Hi I am Zoe and I run the local Mini First Aid Business. I work with parents and children to help you both feel more calm and confident when dealing with first aid situations that may arise.
For parents I deliver informative but relaxed sessions covering topics such as weaning, meningitis and baby proofing. For children, over 3, I deliver sessions using role play, stories and singing to teach them about potential treatments they might receive, who might help us with first aid and medical situations and how to get help in an emergency.
I would love to see you at a Babyzone session, soon!
#### Jen
Musical Phonics and Everyday Maths - Warrington and Wigan
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Hi, I'm Jen, owner of Musical Phonics and practitioner of Everyday Maths.
I began running baby and toddler classes after sharing such beautiful experiences in classes with my baby. I strive to re-create this for you, by building nurturing spaces where you and your little one can bond over the joy of music making, singing and playing together.
Each week in Musical Phonics we explore a different sound and bring it to life through song, rhythm, puppetry and instrument play. Music is such a fantastic tool for supporting learning!
Maths is in everything we do, and Babyzone's Everyday Maths sessions introduce your little ones to those very first maths steps, through play and everyday tasks. Each session comes with a take - home activity card so you can replicate the fun and continue the learning at home!.
#### Rachel
ADC Acro - Warrington
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I’m Rachel and I am the owner and Principal of ADC Acro - An Acrobatic Dance School based in Warrington.
Having been an Elite Gymnast throughout my childhood, I have been lucky enough to be able to turn my passion into my career. I have been Coaching now for 25 years and I have qualifications with both British Gymnastics and Acrobatic Arts.
In my classes at Babyzone you will find us rolling, jumping, climbing & dancing. The classes are designed to help build fundamental physical skills through active play and are a great opportunity for adults to work together with their child, to complete our activities and challenges. I feel honoured to work with so many local families and aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones to grow.
#### Sharon
Hartbeeps - Warrington
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My name is Sharon and I’m the owner of Hartbeeps North Cheshire.
I run baby and toddler classes around Warrington, creating fun, engaging, and nurturing experiences for little ones.
Each Thursday, you’ll find me at Babyzone delivering lively toddler sessions, with a different theme every week.
Our multi-sensory, musical, and imaginative classes are designed to support early development, spark creativity, and encourage special bonding moments between little ones and their parents. I’m passionate about helping children build confidence while making lasting memories for families.
#### Lucy
Baby Sensory - Wigan
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Hi! My name is Lucy and I’m the owner of Baby Sensory Chorley. I run classes in Chorley usually but have been loving our sessions at Babyzone Wigan!
Our classes were designed by Dr Lin Day to cover all aspects of early development through fun, themed activities! We give developmental information during our activities so you know exactly why we’re doing it and how it benefits your little one 💛
I look forward to meeting you all! Lucy
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