Meet Our Team

Gooseberry Green Pre School employs a fantastic team of Nursery Practitioners. We ensure that we have the most up to date training, quality resources and remain committed to putting the welfare of the children first.

"Recruitment procedures are rigorous.

A thorough induction programme helps new staff to understand the policies and

procedures and routines of the setting."

Ofsted Inspection 2018

Management and Administration

Sara

Manager

SENCO

Safeguarding Lead

BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies
Childcare and Education Level 4
CERTSEY: Level 3 Certificate for SENCO's in Early Years
Designated Person for Child Protection in Early Years Settings - Level 3
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 and Level 3
Implementing the GDPR
Infant Massage Teacher Training
Fire Awareness
Autism Awareness

Jinny

Deputy Manager

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Childcare and Education Level 3 & Level 5
Designated Person for Child Protection in Early Years Settings - Level 3
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
Implementing the GDPR
Autism Awareness
Health and Safety
Behaviour Support
Fire Awareness

Claire

Administration

Effective Safeguarding Practice
BLS

Room Leaders

Daniela

Honey Bears Room Leader

Key Worker

Currently studying towards Level 3 Early Years Educator Appreniceship
Pedagogy Batchelor Degree
QTS level 3 Supporting teaching and Learning
Masters Degree specialised Pedagogy Childcare Diploma
Effective Safeguarding Practice
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Implementing the GDPR
Full Paediatric First Aid
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Vickie

Busy Bees Room Leader

Key Worker

Level 2 Early Learning & Childcare
Effective Safeguarding Practice
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Full Paediatric First Aid
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
Implementing the GDPR
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Practitioners

Katie

EYFS Lead

Keyworker

BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)
Cache Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People's Workforce
Cache Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings
Full Paediatric First Aid
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Advanced Safeguarding & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Implementing the GDPR
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
All About Two Year Olds
EYFS Terminology
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Ellie

Keyworker

BTEC level 2 in Health and Social Care
Level 1 Diploma in caring for children
Safeguarding level 2
Food Hygiene Level 2
Full Paediatric First Aid
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Ashley

Keyworker

Cache Level 3
Safeguarding Responsibilities in early years
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Michelle

Keyworker

NVQ Level 2- Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Full Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene & Safety Awareness
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Stacie

Assistant

Currently studying towards Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Full Paediatric First Aid
FSA Food allergy and intolerance training
Implementing the GDPR
Safeguarding responsibilites in early years
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Proprietor Liz Jelfs

I have owned and managed Gooseberry Green Pre School for 30 years. In Spring 2025 I made the decision to step back from my active role in Pre School and retire. I handed my beloved setting and management over to the capable hands of my daughter Sara who has been a part of Gosoeberry Green for many many years. Alongside our amazing Deputy Jinny and our team of excellent practitioners I know that Gooseberry Green will go from strength to strength and continue to support and care for all of our families.

Diploma in Pre School Practice
‘Certificate of Further Professional Study’ SEN
Code of Practice.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Equality Names Coordinator (ENCO)
Autism Awareness Health and Safety.
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Level 3 Food Hygiene
Elklan Level 3 in Speech and Language.
Every Child a Talker (ECAT) Training.
Leadership and Management
Behaviour Support Fire Awareness