Senior Personnel
Lisa Boniface
Area Manager
I started with Merry Poppets in 2006 as a volunteer on work placement, whilst studying for a qualification in Childcare. Once qualified in 2009 I held a Room Leader position in the Babyroom for two years, leading and supporting a small team of practioners.
In 2011 Merry Poppets opened in Westoning and I was given the opportunity for promotion to Deputy Manager, and I held that post for 6 years before being promoted again to Senior Area Manager in 2017.
Active roles held within Merry Poppets
- Part of the Senior Management team
- Advanced safeguarding and Designated Child Protection Lead.
- Recruitment and Professional development
- Multi Agency working
- Advanced Child development
Previous Experiences
- Mother of Twins
- Worked in the community as a home carer for the elderly and Vunerable adults administering medication and reviewing care plans with Social Services.
- Studied whilst living abroad for 10 years and gained qualifications as a Sports Injury Therapist, whilst working alongside a Osteopath and Physiotherapist.
- I also worked as a nannie looking after twins whilst living abroad and was fortunate to travel/ visit various places.
- I also volunteered in a children’s rehabilitation centre and gained experience working with child psychologists and a Art therapist
- I studied at Barnfield College and gained a BETEC National Diploma in Art and Design and also hold a Diploma in child Psychology.
