Carole Theyer (Manager/Director)
Hi my name is Carole and I am the manager and Early Years Leader and I am one of the founding directors of Sparks.
I am in my early fifties and I am married to Mike and have two sons ,two step-daughters, one grandson and one on the way. I achieved my BA Hons Early Years Childhood Studies degree in 2009 and my Early Years Professional Status in 2010
My family is very important to me and we try and run Sparks like a family with kindness and boundaries.
Camilla Prytherch (Senior Playworker)
Hi, I’m Camilla I have been working as a play worker at Sparks for almost 2 years now. I work at breakfast club, tiny sparks, Afterschool club and holiday club too. I have a degree in Fine Art and I’m currently studying for my NVQ Level 3 in playwork. I also work at a local school in their reception class and with any extra time I make things to sell at craft fairs. I enjoy bike riding, swimming, sewing, knitting, gardening and cooking. My favourite place to be at Sparks is in the craft room or in the kitchen!!
Charlie Wilson (Senior Playworker/Director)
Hi I’m Charlie, I have been working at Sparks for almost 6 years, after first starting out as a child attending Sparks I then became a Junior Playworker and I am now a qualified play worker. I am currently working Monday – Friday at Sparks, working at the breakfast club, tiny sparks club, Afterschool club and holiday club. I help do a lot of planning for the club as well as some admin and the general day to day running of the club. I really love being a play worker and have recently just finished my Level 2 in Playwork and am now currently completing my NVQ Level 3 in Playwork. In my spare time I like socialising with my friends & family, photography, sewing, going to gigs, travelling, cooking and cycling.
Liam Jefferies (Senior Playworker)
John Summerhill (Senior Playworker)
John Summerhill is 24yrs old and has just been promoted to Senior Playworker and appointed Director. John also works in Sefton Park Primary as a Learning Support Assistant.
Diana Temple(Playworker)
Vicky Herniman (Playworker)
Conor Wilson (Playworker)
Carmel Eve (Playworker)
Callum Jefferies (Playworker)
My name's Callum and I'm 22. I work mainly in the school holidays, so you'll most likely see me around then. I am also Sparks' designer where I am responsible for creating leaflets, posters, websites and other things like that.