Michelle studied at Keighley College and qualified as a nursery nurse in 1991, having been given placements in special schools for disabled children and once qualified worked at various special schools across Bradford.

Michelle has two children, one of whom has Dyspraxia and is on the Autistic spectrum. Her daughter also has hyper mobility syndrome and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Emma went to college and training as a chef and worked in the catering industry until she had her two children. When Eleanor was born, she started a business therapy centre, offering massage, reflexology and reiki which is still ongoing and sometimes brings her skills to the mums visiting The Bradford Toy Library!

Emma started visiting the Bradford Toy Library in 1998, when her daughter was diagnosied with autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and sensory nerve disfunction disorder. She was so impressed by the services offered that when her daughter stated school, she was offered a job here and has been here ever since! In the 20 years that have passed, she's helped thousands of families.