MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Team

OUR PRACTITIONERS – are at least level 3 qualified or working towards level 3 or higher. Each member of staff has their own key children, with their role being to establish a secure attachment, ensuring your child settles in easily and begins to develop effectively. They will get to know your child, their likes and dislikes and their own individual needs. The idea is for the practitioner to be your child’s go-to person, so that your child feels secure and safe when they come into Little Gillies.

Sarah Beresford (Manager)

My name is Sarah Beresford
I have lived in the area all my life.
I am married to Daniel and we have a little boy named Leo.
I like to go for long walks and listen to music.
I have worked in child care for nearly 20 years and I enjoy so much and cannot wait to begin my next chapter in life at Little Gillies

Email: manager@littlegillies.co.uk

Donna Bishop (Early years practitioner)

I’ve worked in Early years for nearly 19 years. I have lived in Norfolk all my life and I’m very lucky to live in Wells right by the sea.

My partner is a local fisherman, we have two children aged 12 and 9 years and we love spending time down the beach and pinewoods.

We enjoy camping along the coast in our VW campervan spending time with family and friends

Naomi Tottle (Early years practitioner)

As a child, I grew up here, went to school here and for most of my adult years, have lived here.

I have four children and live with my partner Michael.

I am a very outdoorsy person, enjoying walks along the coast and spending time in nature.

I have worked in child care for just over 7 year, and have enjoyed every moment

I am very excited to begin the next chapter of my life at Little Gillies

Suzie Mitchell-Howard (Admin/Early years practitioner)

I have lived in Norfolk my whole life. I have a husband, two wonderful children and a dog named Dolly.

I love to run and have completed a few half marathons. As a family we enjoy spending time in or on the water.

I have worked in childcare for 10 years and have always loved it and I am looking forward to being a part of the new Little Gillies team.

Rachel Williams (Deputy Manager)

Hi, I’m Rachel and l join the Little Gillies team in the role of Deputy Manager.

My passion lies in Early Years Education and I qualified as a Teacher in 2012, teaching in Primary Schools across Cheshire and Northumberland.

Being a mum to three young children helps my understanding of the joys and often challenges involved in bringing up a family today.

In my spare time I enjoy camping holidays and walking along our beautiful Norfolk beaches with my family and labrador.

Please catch me at the gate if you wish to say hi, or if you have any questions.

Sharna Cole

I have worked as a TA and absolutely loved it. I really want to expand my knowledge of EYFS and this is the perfect way to do so.

I have 2 young children who love baking and getting messy! My partner is a Chef at a local restaurant.

I am really looking forward to my next adventure at Little Gillies.

Shannon Forshaw (Apprentice)

I am Shannon. I’m now doing my level 3 apprentice in early years have lived around this area and in Norfolk since I was born.

I worked in child care in Kings Lynn for just over a year, and absolutely loved it. I enjoyed teaching the children, as well as learning with them. I love how no child is the same, and you never know what’s going to happen.

I have five younger siblings and 3 older siblings, two of which are twins. I love spending time with my family and friends and I look forward to this next chapter at Little Gillies

More staff members will be added as they are appointed.