Meet the Staff that Keep C.L.O.W.N.S. on the Road

I'm Kathy Morton and I'm the Co-ordinator of C.L.O.W.N.S. I have worked for C.L.O.W.N.S. since it started in 1995 and helped set it up. I have my NVQ level 3 in Playwork. 

I'm Chris Gibson (left) and I have worked for C.L.O.W.N.S. since September 1995 as Administrator. I have previous experience in secretarial work, bookkeeping and accounts and have completed a Pre-school Learning Alliance Foundation course.

I'm Annie Makepeace (right) and I'm Assistant Administrator and Graphic Designer. I've worked for C.L.O.W.N.S. since September 2003 and also work as a self-employed Graphic Designer.

I'm Jo Luty (left) I've been with C.L.O.W.N.S. since September 2003 driving and working on the Outreach Van. I hold NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, Childcare and Education. I've also completed a Somerset Total Communication course.

I'm Jennie Rawle (right) and I've been driving and working on the Playbus since C.L.O.W.N.S. started in 1995 and on the Outreach Van since 2003. I have completed a Pre-school Learning Alliance Foundation course, Birth to 3 Years Training and Take Ten for Play. I hold NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.

I'm Davina Jones-Bartlett I've been working for C.L.O.W.N.S. since May 2001 as the Toy Library Organiser. I also work on and drive the Outreach Van and work on PhysicaI Family Fun. I'm a qualified pre-schooI assistant gym coach and hold NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education.

I'm Jo Lewis (left) I've worked for C.L.O.W.N.S. since March 2003 on the Playbus, Outreach Van and Physical Family Fun. I hold NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I'm also a qualified pre-school assistant gym coach.

I'm Jackie Barnes (centre) I joined C.L.O.W.N.S. in November 2005 and work on Physical Family Fun, the Toy Library and also drive the Playbus. I'm a qualified pre-school assistant gym coach. I hold NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development.

I'm Melanie Atkins (right) and I started working for C.L.O.W.N.S. in November 2004. I work on the Playbus, Physical Family Fun, Toy Library and the Outreach Van. I hold NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development and have completed a Somerset Total Communication course.

I'm Alison Forshaw and I joined C.L.O.W.N.S. in November 2004. I work on and drive the Playbus, and work on Physical Family Fun and the Outreach Van. I hold NVQ 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I was a Registered Nurse.

I'm Anne Leworthy and I'm a sessional worker with C.L.O.W.N.S. helping with the Physical Family Fun activities. I'm also a Lunch Time Supervisor at Dunster First School and am studying for NVQ 3 in Supporting, Teaching and Learning.




I'm Canadian and am working in England for 2 years. I am 21 years old and have a child care background. My ambition is to be a Special Needs teacher.