Meet Our Team

 

Our team is a growing multi agency, consisting of specialists in a variety of child and family orientated roles. Each member of our team has been individually chosen for their unique skills in improving, enhancing and impacting on lives.

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Emma - Founding Director at Diamond Families.

I have had many adventures in life. I even climbed the millennium dome!

I could not live without mayonnaise.

My favourite colour is Love.

Summer is my favourite season.

Birds singing makes me happy.

There is no sound more magical than hearing children laughing.

Cheesecake is delicious.

And yes I am that person who will move a snail from the footpath so it is safe.

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Scruffy - Therapy Dog

My name is Scruffy and I am a therapy dog - I can help to calm you if you feel sad or upset.

I am a mammal and live for 10-14 years.

I like warm indoor places.

I can only eat pork and fish. It is very important not to feed me anything else. Sometimes I have special biscuits from the vets.

I live with Emma and her children.

I have black and grey fur with a black tail.

I am not allowed to jump on my rear legs, it can cause hip dysplasia.

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Sue - Wellbeing and community coach

I look after the wellbeing of our students and their families.

I work closely with families and outside agencies.

My favourite colour is pink.

My favourite time of year is Christmas!

I just love snow.

My favourite animal is an elephant because they always look out for each other.

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Aaron Evans - Farm support coach

I am a farm support coach which means helping out on the farm and supporting the students.

I love all animals especially horses, donkeys and dogs.

My favourite season is Spring because nature comes to life but I do like the winter and I love the outdoors.

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Emily - Community and farm coach coordinator.

Hi, my name is Emily, I am a community and farm wellbeing coach coordinator here at Diamond families. I have always loved animals and really enjoy working with our wonderful animals here on the farm.

I love being outdoors, walking, gardening and at home planting flowers and helping wildlife to thrive. My favourite flower is a sunflower, my favourite colour changes depending on how I am feeling. My favourite animals are dogs but I do love bumblebees!

I have worked with families for many years and feel privileged to be able to work alongside our students here on the farm, helping to learn lots of new skills and hopefully make a difference.

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Laura - Service Coordinator


I look after the animals and the students at the farm.

My favourite colour is green.

My favourite time of year is spring.

It's a time of new when flowers start to bloom and nature awakens again.

My favourite animal is a highland cow because of they're beautiful long wavy coats.

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Emma - Play and Community Farm Coach.

I look after the wellbeing of our students and their families.
I love been able to help make a difference to children and  young people's life.
My favourite colour is rainbow all different colours, as they are beautiful and are made up of rain and sunshine! They make me smile!
My favourite time of year is summer! It lets me enjoy and explore the outdoors with family and friends.
I love a lot of animals but a few of my favourite animals are dogs, donkeys, highland cows and a Koala bear. 

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Nicola Noonan - Senco/ Teacher

My Favourite colour is Pink.

My favourite season is Spring. The extra sunlight lifts my mood and I love being in my garden. 

My favourite song is Money for Nothing by Dire Straits

I have lots of favourite foods but students like asking about my favourite Scottish delicacies! 

I make miniature houses and collect guinea pig ornaments.

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Emilie - Apprentice Teaching Assistant

I look after the animals and the children on the farm.

My favourite colour is purple 

My favourite time of the year is Autumn

I love seeing all the leaves change colours and i love going on early morning walks when it’s fresh and cold. 

My favourite animals are horses and dogs, they listen to you and are great for big cuddles!

Diamond Families, Rosslyn Road, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JD