Meet The Team

Each member of our team brings their own unique skill set to the school. As well as a variety of Early Years Qualifications, National Vocational Qualifications, Safeguarding Children, First Aid and Food Hygiene, and Bernadett is a Qualified has a BA Degree in Conductive Education and a Domestic Abuse Champion.

All members of staff are Makaton trained. They have extensive knowledge of motor learning difficulties and how such difficulties affect development, and can offer practical solutions to everyday challenges. We have an excellent relationship with other healthcare professionals and can use these contacts to offer help and support where needed

Bernadett Patai – Professional Team Lead / Conductive Educator / DSL

“My name is Bernadett, and I am a professional Team Leader and Conductive Educator. I started working with children with different abilities when I was just 18 years old. In 2010, I earned my BA degree in Conductive Education, which is a Hungarian learning system for children and adults with neurological difficulties, using a holistic approach to develop their physical, cognitive and emotional abilities. Throughout my life,  I have worked with many children with special needs, and it has truly become my passion. Bumblebees is so much more than just a workplace for me—it’s my second family, and I treasure every moment spent here.”

Lauran Collins – Team Member/ Deputy Safeguarding Lead

“I’m Lauran, I am a SENDCo and team member for Bumblebees. I am here to help and support the children, as well as the parents and carers. I have two boys, one who has been through his own little journey with Bumblebees, and from this I knew I could help other families. I have worked in childcare for over 15 years and am Level 3 qualified as a special educational needs and disabilities coordinator and in Early years. ”

Sarah Evans  – Team Member / Community Engagement Lead

Hi I’m Sarah. I’m a proud mum of three and have always loved being around children. I am actually a trained florist and ran my own business for years. My journey at Bumblebees began after seeing the incredible impact it had on a friends son- it was truly inspiring and I knew i wanted to be part of it.

At bumblebees I’m passionate about creating fun, engaging sessions that help children develop vital skills- often involving plenty of mess! (which the team love me for!) I’m committed to making every family feel welcome, supported and valued.

As the community engagement lead I also work to raise awareness and funds for our charity. I advocate for our families and help ensure Bumblebees can continue to thrive.

Working here is a true honour, and I do genuinely enjoy every minute of what I do.

Lauran Squirrell  – Team Member

Naomi Ball            – Team Member

Lindsay Warne – Administrator / Senior Team Member

“I’m Lindsay Administrator / Senior Team Member. I was first involved with the Charity back in 2004 as I attended with my son Max who has physical disabilities after childhood strokes.  Once Max went off to school I volunteered in admin and then found myself supporting the team in sessions and loved meeting and supporting children and families just like mine. Over the years I gained qualifications in Early Years and spent three weeks residential gaining knowledge about Conduction Education. I was there at the beginning of Bumblebees in 2015  however, in 2019 I thought a change of career would be good …. Boy was I wrong !! After the pandemic was over I was able to get back to working with children again. I spent 1.5 years in day nurseries which I enjoyed but something still wasn’t quite right. I wanted to be doing more and the opportunity came up and so I’ve grabbed this opportunity with both hands. I am super excited to part of the Bumblebee family once again.