Staff

Meet the team

Pitstop have been awarded the Skills Pledge by the Skills Council. This recognises our commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

'Staff are excellent role models' Ofsted 2011
Manager
Heather Heelis		 Heather took over the role of Manager in September 2008 and was awarded the Suffolk Playworker of the Year 2009 award.
Heather has 16 years in the Playwork sector is currently working towards her Foundation Degree in Playwork with the University of Gloucestershire.
Playleader
Monika Whitaker		 Monika joined the Pitstop team in October 2007 and holds a level 3 certificate in Early Years and Childcare and a Level 2 certificate in Playwork . As well as her many creative talents Monika speaks fluent German.
Playworker
Barry Fowler		 Barry joined the Pitstop team in July 2008 after a career in social care. Barry holds a level 3 certificate in Playwork. Amongst Barry's many qualities is his enthusiasm and commitment to providing a quality play setting.

Playworker/Playleader
Matt Leach

 Matt joined the team in November 2010 and has completed his NVQ level 3 in Playwork. Matt specialises in sport and working with children with additional needs.

Administration
Officer
Sasha Heelis

 Sasha has been part of the Pitstop team for over 6 years. She has a degree in Business Management and a Post Graduate CIPD Diploma. Sasha deals with the administration and payroll for the club.

Pre-School Manager
Becky Thrower

 Becky is our SENCO and has a BA in Early Childhood Studies
Playworker/Volunteer
Vicky O'Leary		 Vicky has been with the Club since 2010 and has completed her level 2 in Playwork.