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

Director

Manager

SENCO

Designated Safeguarding Lead

BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies
CACHE Level 4 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Education
CERTSEY: Level 3 Certificate for SENCO's in Early Years
Designated Person for Child Protection in Early Years Settings - Level 3
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 and Level 3
Safe Sleep
Safer Recruitment
Implementing the GDPR
Infant Massage Teacher Training
Fire Awareness
Autism Awareness
Plus ongoing continuous professional development

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 and Level 3
Implementing the GDPR
Autism Awareness
Health and Safety
Behaviour Support
Fire Awareness
Safe Sleeping
Plus ongoing continuous professional development

Claire

Administration

Key Person Support

Currently working towards NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
Effective Safeguarding Practice
BLS
FSA Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
Implementing the GDPR
Plus ongoing continuous professional development

Room Leader

Daniela

Room Leader

Key Person

Currently studying towards Level 3 Early Years Educator Appreniceship
Qualified Teachers Status
Masters Degree specialised Pedagogy Childcare Diploma
Pedagogy Batchelor Degree
Cache level 3 Diploma in Supporting teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)
Level 2 NVQ for Supporting and Learning in Schools
Safeguarding Children Level 2
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

Katie

Deputy Room Leader

EYFS Lead

Key Person

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
Safeguarding Children Level 2
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

Practitioners

Ellie

Key Person

Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
BTEC level 2 in Health and Social Care
Level 1 Diploma in caring for children
Safeguarding Children 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

Key Person

Cache Level 3
Safeguarding Responsibilities in early years
ESCB Safeguarding Children Level 1
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Michelle

Key Person

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
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Plus ongoing Continuous Professional Development

Our Legacy and Inspiration - Liz Jelfs

I 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