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.
Rebecca Stronach
ASN Service Manager, Aberdeenshire
My name is Rebecca and I am so passionate about caring for children and young people!
I have worked in childcare for 6 years now. My passion began when I started fostering children in Aberdeenshire helping them in the early stages of their life giving them a safe and nurturing environment to thrive in! This inspired me to complete my SVQ Level 3 in a school nursery, through a Modern apprenticeship in 2020 which I finished in 2022!
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.
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.
Kelly Warrender
Flexible Childcare Service Manager, Portlethen
Kelly has 15 years experience working with children aged 0-12 in various childcare settings across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Kelly has worked in Senior/Management posts for the last 8 years and strives to provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children.
Kim Gairns
Flexible Childcare Service Manager, NESCol
Kim began her career in childcare in 2013 where she attended Banff and Buchan College. Kim achieved a qualification in Childcare and Education at Higher before completing her SVQ Level 3 qualification in 2016 through employment.
Kayleigh Still
Assistant Manager, Cummings Park, Aberdeen
Kayleigh is the Assistant Manager for our Cummings Park Service in Aberdeen. She is a fully qualified practitioner with an SVQ 3 and currently working towards her SVQ4.
Amy Simpson
Flexible Childcare Service Manager, Cummings Park, Aberdeen
Amy is a fully qualified childcare practitioner with SVQ Levels 2,3 and 4. She has over 16 years or childcare experience and her role is to manage the setting, support her team and act as a role model so that the children & families using the service get the best possible care.
Megan Watt
Service Manager, Dundee
My name is Megan and I am the new Service Manager in Dundee.
Previously I was the ASN Coordinator covering all of our specialised groups in Aberdeenshire and I’m delighted to be able to support the team and our service users in my new role.
I have worked in both special and mainstream schools in Fife and Dundee for 5 years supporting many children, developing a wide range of knowledge. I have most recently finished working in Perth and Kinross as a pupil support assistant where my knowledge of Makaton and Boardmaker were developed significantly.
