{"id":259,"date":"2026-04-17T09:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2026-08-19T09:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:54:27","slug":"general-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/general-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jackie Rankin – Head Of Centre\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About me: I live with my partner and\u00a0our two dogs, Mac and Sparky. I\u00a0have two grown up sons who have flown the nest\u00a0which means I\u00a0don’t\u00a0spend my whole life tidying and cleaning.\u00a0We enjoy\u00a0walking with the dogs, especially on the\u00a0beaches\u00a0on the west coast of Scotland<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun Fact \u2013\u00a0I got my first ever tattoo in\u00a02025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification:\u00a0BA Childhood Studies\u00a02009, starting my first post in childcare in 1994.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role:\u00a0Lead for\u00a0Renfrewshire\u2019s\u00a0Nurturing\u00a0Relationships\u00a0Approach<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aileen Darroch\u00a0 – Depute Head of Centre\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About\u00a0Me\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>I live at home with partner Gary and my Cockatiel called Alfie, who is 24 years old. We love to\u00a0travel,\u00a0our favourite place is Vietnam where we have\u00a0travelled\u00a0a few times and have met lots of interesting people<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Many years ago in my dancing school I won Junior Miss Paisley.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0BA Childhood\u00a0Studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0\u2013 Lead for\u00a0Digital Learning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jade Caldwell \u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Area \u2013 Outdoors\u00a0and Social Zone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I got married on a mountain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0HNC Childhood Practice<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I\u00a0live with my wife Rachael, and we spend most weekends exploring Scotland in our campervan. I enjoy hill climbing, paddleboarding, live music and veggie tacos. If I had to describe myself in three words, they would be positive,\u00a0creative\u00a0and adventurous.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role\u00a0–\u00a0ECO Schools<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leagh Strahorn \u2013 Term Time Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I live in North Ayrshire, engaged to my fianc\u00e9 Ewan and I am currently expecting my first child in August 2026. When I was 19, I was a restaurant supervisor at a local restaurant while studying to be an Early Learning and Childcare Officer.\u00a0I enjoy spending my spare time with family and friends.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I have swung out over a building at 100 metres high.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0BA Childhood Studies\u00a0gained in 2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0–\u00a0Digital Learning,\u00a0BookBug\u00a0and Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chloe\u00a0Mooney\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013 Creative Area<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I am currently in the middle of renovating my house from scratch, I enjoy spending my spare time going\u00a0new places\u00a0to walk the dogs or trying new restaurants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I used to do competitive cheerleading and gymnastics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0SVQ Level 7, PDA Level 8\u00a0Childhood Practice<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Renfrewshire’s\u00a0Nurturing\u00a0Relationship\u2019s\u00a0Approach\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hannah\u00a0Gavin\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Social Zone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I enjoy spending my time with my friends,\u00a0family\u00a0and my black labrador Harley.\u00a0I have recently gotten engaged and bought my first home with my\u00a0fianc\u00e9.\u00a0I would describe myself as creative and colourful!\u00a0I\u00a0love\u00a0going to the gym, walking,\u00a0shopping, being out<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0with friends\u00a0and going on holiday!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I have 22\u00a0tiny tattoos!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0Started Modern Apprenticeship with Renfrewshire Council in June 2019. Gained SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) in February 2021.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role – PATh\u2019S, Renfrewshire\u2019s Nurturing Relationship\u2019s Approach, Digital Learning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alison\u00a0Barney\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0–\u00a0Outdoors<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Me – I live at home with my dog Buddy. I love going on holiday- my favourite destinations so far have been India and Cambodia!<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun Fact – Along with Jade, Stuart, and Linda, I have climbed Ben Nevis and raised over \u00a33,000 for ACCORD Hospice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification – Completed Modern Apprenticeship with<\/span>\u00a0Renfrewshire Council in June 2019. Gained SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) in February 2021.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role – Talk for Writing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caroline McMillan\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare\u00a0Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Home Corner<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I can ski \u26f7\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0Qualified in 2020 with HND in childhood practice<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About\u00a0Me\u00a0–\u00a0I live in Paisley, with my husband and two sons. I came to early years later in life and it was the best move\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0ever\u00a0made;\u00a0I love it! I love chocolate and all things animal print.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role \u2013 Renfrewshire’s Nurturing Relationships Approach and PAThS<\/span><\/p>\n

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Simone Fairbairn\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Creative<\/span> Area<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I\u00a0have been parasailing in Mexico.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Level\u00a03 and Level 4 SSCYP.\u00a0BA Childhood Studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About\u00a0Me\u00a0\u2013\u00a0I live in Bishopton with\u00a0my\u00a0mum\u00a0and dad.\u00a0I\u00a0enjoy spending time with my friends and going on holiday. I have also recently learned to crochet\u00a0bags and kindle sleeves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0–\u00a0Talk for Writing\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yvonne\u00a0Thomson\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Term-Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Book Nook<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I’m\u00a0a great dancer\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0HNC 2012<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About\u00a0Me\u00a0–\u00a0I ride my bike to work<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0– ECO\u00a0School\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stuart\u00a0Finlay\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Blocks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – My Dad, brother, and I are all St Mirren fans and have been season ticket holders for over 15 years. Every weekend we attend and enjoy spending time together travelling to other stadiums across the country.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I can play the\u00a0Tuba and\u00a0travelled with Renfrewshire Schools Band to Germany to play a series of concerts across 4 different towns.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0BA Childhood Studies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0–\u00a0Digital Learning<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elizabeth McWilliam\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Imagination Zone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I am 31 years old and live at home with my husband Gerard. We are expecting our first child in January 2027. I enjoy spending my time with my loved ones or going to the cinema and reading a book. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fun Fact – I have 5 brothers and I was the first Smith girl in 50 years\u00a0<\/span>before I got married.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0HNC Early Education and Childcare. I started earl<\/span>y years in 2017.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Talk for Writing,\u00a0BookBug\u00a0and Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Linda Fox \u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area- Outdoors<\/p>\n

Champion Role – ECO Schools<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Simone Fairbairn\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Creative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I\u00a0have been parasailing in Mexico.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Level\u00a03 and Level 4 SSCYP.\u00a0BA Childhood Studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About\u00a0Me\u00a0\u2013\u00a0I live in Bishopton with\u00a0my\u00a0mum\u00a0and dad.\u00a0I\u00a0enjoy spending time with my friends and going on holiday. I have also recently learned to crochet\u00a0bags and kindle sleeves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion\u00a0Role\u00a0–\u00a0Talk for Writing\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Amy\u00a0Whiteoak \u2013\u00a0Full Time\u00a0Early Learning and Childcare Officer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area \u2013\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun Fact\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me –\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion Role\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emma Kerr<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Role\u00a0–\u00a0Support Worker\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me –\u00a0I’m\u00a0a busy mum of 4. When\u00a0I’m\u00a0not at home you will find me at the side of a football pitch cheering on my oldest son. I recently came back to working in childcare after having my youngest son during Covid. Lots of people used to say I had my children too<\/span><\/p>\n

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young, but it has been a pleasure for me to grow with them. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0– I have\u00a04 children\u00a0ranging from 16 to 4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0SVQ\u00a0level 7, I qualified in childcare in 2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Helen\u00a0Campbell<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Role\u00a0–\u00a0Support Worker<\/span> currently on maternity leave<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me – I have an older brother, who lives in Australia, and a younger sister. I have, to date, 14 nieces and nephews, mostly from my husband\u2019s side. I enjoy dancing and have been doing it since I was 4 and still coach one night a week for a children and young people\u2019s charity. When I do have spare time, I enjoy meeting up with my friends for dinner and films.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

Fun\u00a0Fact\u00a0–\u00a0I have a black belt in karate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification\u00a0–\u00a0Started in support work in 2025. Currently studying through open university in\u00a0Early\u00a0Childhood\u00a0Studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jackie Rankin – Head Of Centre\u00a0\u00a0 About me: I live with my partner and\u00a0our two dogs, Mac and Sparky. I\u00a0have two grown up sons who have flown the nest\u00a0which means I\u00a0don’t\u00a0spend my whole life tidying and cleaning.\u00a0We enjoy\u00a0walking with the dogs, especially on the\u00a0beaches\u00a0on the west coast of Scotland\u00a0 Fun Fact \u2013\u00a0I got my first … Continue reading Meet the Team<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3254,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-259","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3254"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":458,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/259\/revisions\/458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/dargavelelcc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}