CHILDREN SAFETY

 

 

Here at Wise Owl After School,  we are committed to provide a safe environment for children and young people. Children’s welfare and safety is our top priority. We comply with Children First: National Guidelines for Child Protection and Welfare. To help us achieve this, we have a Child Protection Policy and Procedures which guide our work.

Parents/guardians are children’s primary careers. We work in partnership with parents/guardians to ensure children’s safety and enjoyment of the activities we offer.  

If you have any questions or concerns you can talk to Anna, our Designated Person for Child Protection.

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 Aldona - is the primary school and music teacher. She specializes in piano and guitar education. She had gained her experience in primary and secondary schools and junior/senior infants classes teacher. She also worked in childcare sector in Tralee - as after school assistant, preschool assistant and room leader.

She has level 9th of education, master degree in teaching.

Aldona loves spending her time in creche room, playing with children and making them laugh ;)

She is mum of 16 years old girl.

Aldona likes reading, camping, traveling and dogs ;)

 

 

 Anna - is special needs pedagogist and teacher of Polish language. She has been working with children for last 20 years in Ireland.
In Poland she had gained job experience in primary and secondary schools as polish language teacher. In Ireland she has worked  as playschool and after school assistant, preschool teacher and preschool leader.

She has level 9th of education, master degree in teaching  and pedagogy.

She is mum of two boys - 11 and 13 years old.

Anna likes music, tattoos, rock concerts, painting and sea food ;) 

 

Anna and Aldona have both completed High Scope Implementing course.

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David - Has completed Advanced Disability Studies with Special Needs Assisting Level 6th and Kerry ETB QQI Level 5 Sports and recreation. David is fantastic teacher, with great patience and fantastic creativity. His never ending games ideas can entertain children for hours. David is a Room Leader in Afterschool and Wise Owl Shanakill Centre supervisor. He supervisees and supports other staff, collects children from schools, supervises homework, organizes activities, especially sports and games but also board games, quizzes, bingo and many many more.

David has been working with us from August 2019.

He likes jokes, soccer, Manchester United and Monopoly ;)

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Brigita - Brigita has level 8th of Education - Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood Care and Education. She also has Level 5 in Nursing Studies and Maternity Care Skills.

Brigita had been working with children in few creches in Tralee, she has been with us from September 2019.

Brigita is Preschool Room Leader, she organizes activities for children, is responsible for curriculum, care and education.  Brigita is responsible person but also likes fun. She specializes in music games, dancing activities and disco ;)

She likes cats and apex legends, makes the best sushi ;)

 

Sophie -  Sophie has level 5 QQI childcare and special special needs education. She did her working experience in Primary School and she worked in Smyths Toys for 7 years. Sophie is fantastic, creative teacher, very organized and full of ideas. She works in Creche and afterschool room. She is with Wise Owl from September 2023.
Sophie likes travelling, playing with her dog Daisy and shopping.

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Peter - Peter has level 6 QQI childcare and special needs qualifications . He used to work as leisure assistant in Tralee Sports Complex and as an afterschool assistant in Primary School. In Wise Owl he works as AIM worker and Afterschool Room Leader. He is brilliant teacher, great in helping with homework, playing basketball and soccer, very positive person, patient and helpful.

Peter is with us from September 2021.

Peter loves Celtic, Harry Potter, jokes, music and movies.

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Irati - Irati has Level 9th in Comparative Literature and she also completed English Studies. Irati works as Afterschool assistant in Wise Owl. She is very artistic and creative. She is very patient and full of positive energy. She has fantastic contact with children. Irati started working with us in September 2023.

Irati likes her camper van, reading, gym and yoga.

 

Melisa - Melisa has level 8th in Early Years Education, she is qualified Preschool Teacher. Melisa studied in the University in Serbia. She has worked in Wise Owl from November 2024 and she is an AIM support worker. She has great contact with children and collogues, spoiling them with beautiful cakes she bakes ;)

Melisa is a mom of two beautiful girls and she loves spending time with them. She likes baking, travelling and reading. Harry Potter is her favourite book.

Jade - has level 6 in Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education. She has worked with children of all ages in the last 5 years. She has joined Wise Owl in September 2024 and is the Creche Room Leader. She has great knowledge of children's development, she supports all the children and plans for activities for them. She brings good energy and positive vibes to the creche room. She loves traveling and music.​  
 

Catriona - has level 5 in Early Childcare and Education. She spent 8 years as afterschool's lead educator and 2 years in baby room and creche. She also worked as a journalist. Catriona works with us from September 2024 in Creche Room and Preschool. She enjoys traveling and writing. 

Catherina is a mom of 18 years old son. She loves music and pranks ;)

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Jackie - has level 5 in Childcare and Level 5 in Nursing. She worked in nursing home and in the Montessori Creche. Jackie has been in Wise Owl from December 2024, she works as childcare assistant in Preschool and Creche room. She assists the room leaders with implementing the curriculum and also helps in the kitchen. 

Jackie likes travelling, music and helping on the farm at home.  

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Wise Owl Staff have completed First Aid Training, Infection Prevention Training, Lead Worker Representative Training, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion course  and Children First Training. We are also part of a Community of Practice, cooperating and supporting each other with other Childcare Services in Kerry. 

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