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Helpful local authority contact information for providers working in Early Years.

Local Authority Contacts for Early Years

Local Authority Contacts for Early Years

Contacts within the local authority for Early Years have changed. The Education Partnerships and Skills Team consists of four different teams, where you can find colleagues to support you and your setting. These new teams are:

  • Education Leadership
  • Curriculum and Literacy
  • Education Places
  • Education Operations
Alison Jeffery Head of Curriculum and Literacy Team Alison.jeffery@somerset.gov.uk
Kate Daunton Service Manager Curriculum Projects and Resources Kate.daunton@somerset.gov.uk
Nikki Difford Curriculum and Topic Lead – Early Years Nikki.difford@somerset.gov.uk
Jeremy Handscomb Curriculum and Topic Lead – Schools Jeremy.handscomb@somerset.gov.uk
Jo Sawyer Curriculum Networks Officer Jo.sawyer@somerset.gov.uk
Heather Good Head of Education Leadership heather.good@somerset.gov.uk
Marie Palmer Education Relationship Manager South Somerset area Marie.palmer@somerset.gov.uk
Liz Smith Education Relationship Manager Taunton Deane/W Somerset area Elizabeth.smith@somerset.gov.uk
Jane Weatherill Education Relationship Manager Sedgemoor area jane.weatherill@somerset.gov.uk
Kate Edwards Education Relationship Manager Mendip area kate.edwards@somerset.gov.uk
Phil Curd Head of Education Places Phil.curd@somerset.gov.uk
Sarah Love Service Manager Education and Childcare Places Sarah.love@somerset.gov.uk
Julia Balmford Senior Officer Education and Childcare Places Julia.balmford@somerset.gov.uk
Jo O’Callaghan Head of Education Operations Jo.ocallaghan@somerset.gov.uk

Last reviewed: January 25, 2024 by Helly

Next review due: July 25, 2024

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