Songbirds Management Team
Katylee Stevenson
Hi I'm Katy, I am The CEO of Songbirds day nurseries
I began working in Early Years sector in 2007
after a complete career change.
I have vast experience in the Early Years Industry.
I have managed settings as well as
worked in local primary schools.
I am extremely proud to say that within one of my past managerial roles I was graded Outstanding.
Working with young children is not my job it is my passion.
I have children of my own and I would like my
nurseries to have a home from home feeling.
Your children will be cared for as I care for my own.
Lydia Roberts
Senior Manager
Hi I’m Lydia, I am the Senior Manager
of Songbirds day nurseries.
I have a BA Hons Degree in Education and Early Years.
I joined Songbirds in 2019.
I started my journey in the Early Years sector in 2015
my passion is working closely with children
and families to meet every child’s needs.
I love to see children learn and explore through their own interests and that is something we strive
to do here at Songbirds.
Jess Duffin
Hedon Manager
Hi I’m Jess, I am the Hedon setting Manager.
I joined Songbirds back in 2017
I have a BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies.
I have been the Hedon setting Manager since 2019
I enjoy helping to create a home from home
setting which the children feel comfortable
in and enjoy learning in too.
I joined the early years sector in 2011
I have a passion for creating strong bonds with the
children and their families and watching them
grow from being young babies to confident
learners heading off to school.
Claire McPherson
Preston Manager / Sendco
Hi I’m Claire, I am the Preston setting Manager,
I have a BA Hons degree, I joined Songbirds in 2018.
I’m also the SENCO for both the Preston and Hedon settings working closely with families and other professionals to meet each individual child’s needs.
I love to join in and be apart of the children’s learning and experiences whilst also working together with the staff members to provide an environment for children to thrive in.
Sarah Freer
Finance Manager
Hi I’m Sarah, I began my journey in the
early years sector in 1995. I joined Songbirds in 2011
I am the finance manager across both settings,
prior to becoming the finance manager
I spent many happy years as a Deputy manager.
As part of my role, I deal with invoicing, accounts, staff management and children’s funding.