School's Out Henleaze,
Kids Club in North Bristol
MEET THE TEAM
Collectively School’s Out Henleaze has experience working in numerous different childcare settings which come together to create a great place for children to thrive. The team also has a wealth of experience in staff management, coaching and training as well as business organisation and management.
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School's Out Henleaze Managers
The Managers are our most experienced team members. Their key role is to manage the day-to-day business of their scheme. They plan and coordinate the delivery of the daily programme of fun filled activities, working closely with the Playworkers to make sure the sessions are well resourced and run safely and smoothly. As a parent they are also your key contact at the relevant scheme and are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
our current team
JENNY TIGHE
After School Club Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
07847 479 626
The After School and Holiday Clubs are managed by Jenny Tighe. Jenny joined School’s Out in 2003. She has Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Playwork, as well as a PGCE in Primary Education. Jenny has worked as both a teacher and teaching assistant, and has over 10 years’ experience supporting disabled children in education settings.
LIAM
Deputy Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
CACHE Diploma Level 3
Liam joined us in 2009 as a Senior Playworker, after gaining a degree in Computer Games Development. On completion of his Level 3 Diploma in Playwork in 2010 he was promoted to Deputy Manager. Liam now has two children of his own.
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calum
Deputy Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Playwork Level 3
Calum joined us in 2017 as a Playworker. Calum has a background as an actor and director and has run a variety of projects over the years, including drama, dance, music and storytelling workshops for young people. Calum became a Deputy Manager after completing his Level 3 qualification in playwork.
GEE
Reception Keyworker
Senior Playworker
Gee joined our team in 2019 as a Playworker. She has a degree in psychology, and was a police cadet for two years. Gee worked in another holiday club for many years and has lots of experience working with children, and is also teaching assistant. Gee completed her Level 2 in Playwork in April 2021 and is one of our Reception Keyworkers.
JOëL
Senior Playworker
Joël joined us in 2013 as a Playworker. He has a degree in sports coaching and is an internationally capped rugby player. Joël has previously run drama groups, a French club and has worked in Switzerland as an English teacher. Joël also runs a charity in the Caribbean, arranging for gap year students to travel out and volunteer in local schools and holiday clubs as sports coaches. In 2017 Joël completed his Level 2 in Playwork.
EMMA H
Senior Playworker
BAND Playwork Level 3
Emma joined us in 2001 as a Playworker. In 2002 she completed her Level 2 in Playwork and was promoted to Senior Playworker. Emma then went on to complete a Level 3 in Playwork. Emma has four years’ experience working in preschools. Since 2007 she has been working as a Teaching Assistant, at Henleaze Infant School. Emma also childminds some local children.
Sufi
Playworker
Sufi joined our team as a playworker in 2023. Sufi completed work experience in a reception class, and volunteered at a cat shelter. Sufi is currently studying at university.
Rebecca
Playworker
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Rebecca joined our team as a playworker in 2021, having attended both holiday and after school club as a child. Rebecca also babysits for some local families, and used to help out with a local rainbow and brownie group.
Phoebe G
Reception Keyworker
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Phoebe joined our team in 2021 as a playworker. Phoebe is currently in full time education studying for her A Levels. She is pursuing a career working with children and young people. Phoebe also has lots of experience babysitting children in the area. Outside of work, Phoebe likes art and travel.
JESS
Playworker
Jess joined our team as a Playworker in 2018, after completing a placement with us for her Duke of Edinburgh award. Jess’s interests include drama and singing, and she is keen to share this with the children. She is currently attending university.
SAM
Deputy Manager
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Sam joined School's Out Henleaze in 2020 as a Playworker. Sam is interested in history and sport, which he enjoys incorporating into inventive new games with the children he plays with. Sam is one of our Reception Keyworkers, but also spends some time as Deputy Manager. He completed his Level 2 in Playwork in June 2022.
EMMA W
Senior Playworker
Emma joined our team in 2018 as a Senior Playworker. Emma also works in the Junior School as a teaching assistant. Emma is a qualified teacher, and taught primary children in another local school for many years. Emma also has children of her own.
HOLLIE
Senior Playworker
Hollie joined our team as a Playworker in 2018, and is another ex-pupil of Henleaze Infant and Junior Schools. Hollie looks after her neighbour's children and enjoys drawing, painting, board games and participating in outside games and activities. Hollie has a Level 2 qualification in Playwork and is currently studying at university.
Belle
Playworker
Belle joined School's Out as a Playworker in 2024. She has previously worked as a gym coach for younger children and is currently attending university.
Phoebe U
Playworker
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Phoebe attended School’s Out as a child, returned as a teenager to volunteer with us and in 2021 joined the team as a playworker. Phoebe is currently studying at university to become a doctor.
Lauren W
Playworker
Lauren joined the School’s Out team in February 2022 as a playworker. Lauren has lots of experience with young children as she has lots of nieces and nephews she looks after. Recently Lauren won one silver and two gold medals for Team GB at the Special Olympics, as part of the equestrian team. Lauren is currently completing an equestrian apprenticeship.
Daisy
Playworker
Daisy joined our team in 2024 as a playworker, Daisy also works as a 1:1 with children with additional needs at another local school.
BERNIE
Playworker
Bernie joined our team in 2018, as a Playworker, after volunteering with us for the previous two years. Bernie has a younger sister, and is a familiar face for many of our children. She is currently studying at unversity.
WILL
Playworker
Will joined us in 2018 as a Playworker, after completing a volunteering placement with us the previous year. Will has lots of experience working with children, including helping out in a local children’s football club, volunteering in a junior school classroom and child minding some local children.
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Hermione
Playworker
Hermione joined our team in 2022 as a playworker. She has always enjoyed working with children, and currently supports year 5 and 6 children with their reading, as well as supporting 7-11 year olds learn Aikido, a form of self defence.
Sophie
Reception Keyworker
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Sophie joined the team in 2022 as a playworker when she moved to Bristol to study Children’s Nursing at university. Prior to working with us Sophie worked as a childminder.
david
Playworker
David joined the team in 2020 as a playworker. He attended both holiday and after school club as a child. David also volunteers for St John's ambulance service and is a scout leader. David used to teach children to swim at a local school, and is now studying at university.
James
Playworker
James joined us as a playworker in 2020, having previously volunteered at after school club. James is currently at university and working with a toy company to develop eco friendly products for children.
Alex
Playworker
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Alex joined our team in 2022 as a playworker, having attended School’s Out as a child, and volunteering here as a teenager. Alex has previously worked as a peer mentor. Alex is currently studying medicine at university.
Keira
Playworker
Keira joined our team in 2024 as a playworker. She has previous experience as a babysitter, and currently in full time education.
Andy
Playworker
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Andy joined our team in 2024 as a playworker. He has worked in TV and film production, supporting various projects including Bristol's own Aardman Animations, and other outfits across the UK. He also has extensive experience of working with children with various levels of need through his role supporing the Avon Riding Centre.
Liv
Playworker
Liv joined the team in 2024 as a playworker. She has lots of experience babysitting for members of her large family and has previously worked at a gym club for younger children. Currently, Liv is studying Philosophy at university.
Louise
Playworker
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Louise joined our team in 2023 as a playworker, after coming to both after school and holiday club herself as a child. She has experience babysitting for friends and family and has volunteered at a secondary school as a teaching assisant for pupils studying for their business GCSE. Louise also speaks Slovenian.
Grace M
Playworker
Grace joined us as a playworker in 2023, having previously worked at an after school and holiday club in her home town. She also has experience working in school, supporting KS1 children in the classroom and playground. Grace is currently studying at university.
Alex
Playworker
Alex joined our team in 2024 as a playworker. She has previous experience as a babysitter, running a philosophy club for younger children, and also has some experience working for CAMHS. Alex is currently studying Philosophy and English at university.
Leah
Playworker
Leah joined the team in 2023 as a playworker. She has lots of experience babysitting for friends and family and has previously worked as a volunteer at a local Rainbows group.
Stella
Playworker
Stella joined our team in 2025 as a playworker. She has previous experience working as an au pair in Spain, teaching children in Thailand, and also volunteered at a Brownies after school club. Stella is currently studying at university.
Grace R
Playworker
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Grace joined our team in 2025 as a playworker, She has lots of experience working with children from her time as a nursery assistant in a variety of childcare settings, both in Bristol and her home town. Grace is currently studying at university.