Sharon Parkes
I am an Early Year’s Teacher and Mother of three wonderful grown up children. I have owned and run Nurseries for over thirty years and have loved every moment of it.
- Early Years Teacher (EYP)
- Manager
- key person for Red group
- Inclusion Officer
- Safeguarding Officer
- Giant Group Leader
Lynette Knights
I am a loving Mum of three fantastic daughters and a giant Dog. I have worked with the Mini Buddies team for over 7 years and I am still hugely passionate about my career. I especially love working with 2 year olds in setting.
- Level 3 in Childcare and Education
- Deputy Safeguarding Officer
- Pre-school admin Manager
- Key Person for Blue Group
- Caterpillar group Leader
Jack Parkes
I am Sharon’s son and have worked with children all my life. Growing up I always loved helping out at my Mother’s nursery and this has never changed. Naturally this upbringing has led me towards a career in early years. I have worked as a member of the Mini Buddies team for 9 years now and still love my work.
- Early Year’s Practitioner – Level 5
- Deputy Manager
- Key Person for Green Group
- Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
- Equality Named Co-ordinator (ENCO)
Katie France
I am a proud Mum of two beautiful girls and a member of the Mini buddies Team. I have passionately worked within Early Year’s for over 15 years and especially enjoy art activities and messy play!
- Level 3 in Childcare and Education
- Messy Room Leader
- Key person for Yellow Group
- Behaviour Support Officer
- Butterfly Group Leader

Manor Beach Primary School
Manor Drive, Thornton Cleveleys,
Lancashire, FY5 1EU
T 01253 853879