The staff at Rainbow Corner have completed a professional childcare qualification and have additional training in First Aid, Child Protection and Food Hygiene (Level 2). All staff have also recently received Early Years Autism Awareness Training. Each member of the team has been vetted by Social Services and undergone an enhanced Access NI check before working with the children and they all attend professional development courses regularly.
LEADER
Alison Toole
Alison has a BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Education with Qualified Teacher Status. Alison is a qualified teacher with 20 years’ experience working within the early years sector, both in education and community settings. Alison has a variety of experience including working as a primary school teacher, a SEN teacher and as an Early Years Development Worker. Alison joined Rainbow Corner as the leader in August 2021.
DEPUTY LEADER
Charlotte Deacon
Charlotte has a BA (hons) Degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status. Charlotte has recently graduated and has experience working with children aged 18months to 15 years old for 6 years. Charlotte joined Rainbow Corner as deputy leader in August 2026.
PRE-SCHOOL & PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT
Jane Clynes
Jane has a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People, Early Learning and Childcare. Jane has extensive experience working with children in early years settings. Jane joined Rainbow Corner more than 19 years ago initially as a pre-school assistant and she now works as both a pre-school and playgroup assistant.
