Team

FCSS Meet the Team, Leighann Ramsay

Leighann Ramsay

Assistant Manager, Kilmarnock

My name is Leighann, I am the Assistant Service Manager in Kilmarnock. 

I qualified in 2018 with my HNC in Childhood Practice before working within the private sector for almost 7 years. During this time, I attended University of Glasgow and gained my BA in Childhood Practice.

FCSS Meet the Team. Susan Donachie - Service Manager, Aberdeenshire South

Susan Donachie

Hello my name is Susan and I have worked for Flexible Childcare Services Scotland for six years.

Service Manager, Aberdeenshire – South

Hello, my name is Susan and I have worked for Flexibnle Childcare Services Scotland for six years.

I am constantly looking at ways to learn more and as well as completing my Level 3 and 4 in Scottish Social Services Children and Young People

FCSS Meet the Team. Hannah Reid - Assistant Manager Cummings Park

Hannah Reid

Assistant Manager, Cummings Park

My name is Hannah and I have worked in childcare for over 12 years and have experience working with children aged 0-12 years. I also have experience working with children with various additional needs.

FCSS meet the Team - Jasmin Fraser

Jasmin Fraser

Service Manager, Aberdeenshire North

Hey, my name is Jasmin, and I am delighted to be starting as the ASN Manager for the North Services.

I’ve been working in early years and childcare for over 10 years, and from the very beginning I knew this was the right path for me.

FCSS Meet the Team - Claire McCombie, Assistant Manager at Strathisla Children's Centre in Keith

Claire McCombie

Assistant Manager, Keith

My name is Claire and I am the Assistant Service Manager at our setting in Keith. Previous to joining FCSS I spent many a happy year as a parent helper in both of my children’s nurseries and schools, as well as holding various positions on their parent committees. Then in January 2022, with my children older, and my role as their Mum changing, I felt the time was right for me to pursue my career

FCSS Service Manager - Gillian Mitchinson

Gillian Mitchinson

Service Manager, Keith

My name is Gillian Mitchinson and I am a busy mum of four teenage children, 20, 17 and twins 16. I live in a rural area beside Huntly with my four children and husband.  I love the peace and tranquillity that it brings and it is perfect for walks with my 6 year old Cavachon dog. 

FCSS Service Manager Lorna McDonald

Lorna McDonald

Service Manager, Kilmarnock

I qualified in 2004 with an HNC in childcare and education. Since then, I have worked in various childcare services, including private, voluntary, and local authorities.

FCSS Team - Stephanie Chalmers

Stephanie Chalmers

Assistant Service Manager, Dundee

My name is Stephanie and I am the Assistant Service Manager in Dundee.

I have worked in early years since 2017 and have been with FCSS since 2020. I am a fully qualified practitioner and hold my SVQ level 3 and SVQ level 4. I am also going to be working towards my BA in Childhood Practice.

FCSS Head of Finance Paul Gibb

Paul Gibb

Head of Finance.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2000, Paul has over twenty year’s experience leading businesses through change in a variety of sectors including software, engineering and legal services.  Paul recently joined the team at FCSS as he recognises the impact that the provision of flexible childcare can have in removing barriers to work and helping to reduce poverty.