The Goulton Grange Team
Find out more about our dedicated team of staff.
Here at Goulton Grange, teamwork is key to everything we do and we strive to create a close bond throughout the team of staff to ensure the best environment for all our staff & children. All our staff who work in the rooms are qualified in paediatric first aid.
Find out more about our team below.
As Deputy Manager and a key member of the Management Team, Becky plays a central role in the leadership of the nursery. With over 20 years of experience in childcare, she has worked across a wide range of roles and developed particular strength in supporting children with SEND. Alongside leading the Big Room as Room Leader, she mentors colleagues and helps ensure the highest standards of care and learning are consistently delivered.
Becky is known for her steady leadership and practical approach; equally comfortable guiding the team as she is rolling up her sleeves. At home, that same hands-on energy is usually channelled into her allotment or planning the next campervan escape.
Becky is known for her steady leadership and practical approach; equally comfortable guiding the team as she is rolling up her sleeves. At home, that same hands-on energy is usually channelled into her allotment or planning the next campervan escape.
Becky
Deputy Manager
As Managing Director and a key member of the nursery’s Management Team, Emily has been part of the setting since it first opened in 2004. Her journey from the early days of the nursery to leading the team today reflects her deep commitment to high-quality childcare. As one of the eldest of ten children, caring for others has always come naturally to her, and she remains hands-on in the day-to-day life of the nursery.
Emily leads with warmth, experience and a strong family ethos, ensuring the nursery continues to be a place where children, families and staff feel valued. Time with her own family is incredibly important to her, usually rounded off with a little well-earned retail therapy.
Emily leads with warmth, experience and a strong family ethos, ensuring the nursery continues to be a place where children, families and staff feel valued. Time with her own family is incredibly important to her, usually rounded off with a little well-earned retail therapy.
Emily
Managing Director
Gilli is an integral part of the nursery’s Management Team, working alongside Emily to support the strategic growth and continued success of the setting. Since joining in 2021, he has brought extensive commercial experience from a range of sales-driven industries. As Commercial Director, he oversees the operational and financial direction of the nursery, ensuring strong foundations behind the scenes and helping shape the nursery’s long-term vision.
When he’s not immersed in spreadsheets and strategy, Gilli swaps office life for the outdoors; most at home on a mountain bike, discovering somewhere new to travel, or in a crowd enjoying live music.
When he’s not immersed in spreadsheets and strategy, Gilli swaps office life for the outdoors; most at home on a mountain bike, discovering somewhere new to travel, or in a crowd enjoying live music.
Gilli
Commercial Director
As a member of the Management Team, Tina ensures the nursery runs seamlessly behind the scenes. Bringing almost 25 years of commercial experience, she oversees HR, marketing, legislation and administration, providing the structure and organisation that supports the whole team. Her meticulous approach and steady guidance are invaluable to the nursery’s daily operations.
Tina’s practical, hands-on nature doesn’t stop at work; much of her free time is spent around horses or out walking her dogs, happiest when she’s outdoors and on the move.
Tina’s practical, hands-on nature doesn’t stop at work; much of her free time is spent around horses or out walking her dogs, happiest when she’s outdoors and on the move.
Tina
Office Manager
With over 13 years of experience working with children, Steph leads the Baby Room, supporting little ones aged 0–2 during those all-important early milestones. Her calm, nurturing approach helps create a safe and comforting environment for the youngest members of the nursery.
Steph’s caring nature extends beyond work too; she loves long walks with her dog and looks forward to exploring new places on holiday.
Steph’s caring nature extends beyond work too; she loves long walks with her dog and looks forward to exploring new places on holiday.
Steph
‘Baby Room’ Room Leader
As Senior Nursery Practitioner and Wellbeing Lead, Lynsey plays an important role in supporting both children and colleagues across the nursery. She is passionate about creating a positive, nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Lynsey’s love of the outdoors continues beyond work, where much of her time is spent with horses and showing cattle, something that reflects her dedication and patient nature.
Lynsey’s love of the outdoors continues beyond work, where much of her time is spent with horses and showing cattle, something that reflects her dedication and patient nature.
Lynsey
Senior Practitioner and Staff Wellbeing Lead
Honey is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification in Childcare through her apprenticeship, developing her skills and confidence each day as part of the team. She brings enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, building lovely relationships with the children as she grows in her role.
In her downtime, Honey enjoys getting out for long walks and, like many of us, can’t resist a good shopping trip.
In her downtime, Honey enjoys getting out for long walks and, like many of us, can’t resist a good shopping trip.
Honey
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Jess has worked in nurseries for over nine years and is passionate about creating fun, engaging learning experiences for the children in her care. She enjoys helping children explore the world around them and supporting their development through hands-on activities.
A countryside enthusiast, Jess loves long walks in the fresh air and even spends time milking cattle, bringing a lovely rural connection to the team.
A countryside enthusiast, Jess loves long walks in the fresh air and even spends time milking cattle, bringing a lovely rural connection to the team.
Jess
Nursery Practitioner
Kacey joined the nursery to begin her apprenticeship in childcare and is currently studying towards her Level 3 in Early Years. She is passionate about building her knowledge and supporting children’s learning through play and creativity.
A keen reader, Kacey also enjoys spending time dog-walking; perfect for a bit of fresh air and a good story to come home to.
A keen reader, Kacey also enjoys spending time dog-walking; perfect for a bit of fresh air and a good story to come home to.
Kacey
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Kat works as both a Nursery Practitioner and Animal Technician, combining her passion for early years with her love of animals. She plays a key role in supporting children’s learning experiences, particularly where nature and animals are involved, helping to spark curiosity and confidence.
A self-confessed animal enthusiast, Kat also enjoys the buzz of live music and can often be found at concerts when she’s not spending time with her four-legged friends.
A self-confessed animal enthusiast, Kat also enjoys the buzz of live music and can often be found at concerts when she’s not spending time with her four-legged friends.
Kat
Nursery Practitioner and Animal Technician
Katie has worked with children for over six years, building strong relationships with both children and families during her time in early years. She brings warmth, creativity and a calm presence to the nursery, supporting children’s development through engaging activities and play-based learning.
Full of energy and enthusiasm, Katie has a real passion for dance, and when she’s not at nursery, she can often be found reading a good book or perfecting new routines.
Full of energy and enthusiasm, Katie has a real passion for dance, and when she’s not at nursery, she can often be found reading a good book or perfecting new routines.
Katie
Nursery Practitioner
Lauren is currently studying towards her Early Years qualification at college while gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of the nursery team. Combining her academic learning with practical experience each day allows her to continually build her confidence, skills and understanding of child development.
Enthusiastic and eager to grow in her role, Lauren enjoys supporting children through play and everyday learning opportunities. Her passion for childcare extends beyond the nursery too, as she also helps her mum with childminding, and makes sure to balance it all with time spent socialising with friends.
Enthusiastic and eager to grow in her role, Lauren enjoys supporting children through play and everyday learning opportunities. Her passion for childcare extends beyond the nursery too, as she also helps her mum with childminding, and makes sure to balance it all with time spent socialising with friends.
Lauren
Nursery Practitioner
With 25 years of experience working with children across a mixture of schools and nurseries, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Her experience allows her to support children at every stage of their early learning journey, helping them grow in independence and self-belief.
Sarah enjoys the simple pleasures of long walks with her dog and settling down with a good book; a perfect way to unwind after a busy day.
Sarah enjoys the simple pleasures of long walks with her dog and settling down with a good book; a perfect way to unwind after a busy day.
Sarah
Nursery Practitioner
Sophie brings over 15 years of experience in the childcare industry and works in the Big Room with children aged 2–5 years. She plays a key role in preparing children for their next steps, creating engaging activities that support their development and independence.
Her love of discovery continues outside the nursery too, whether that’s travelling to new destinations or enjoying a trip to the theatre.
Her love of discovery continues outside the nursery too, whether that’s travelling to new destinations or enjoying a trip to the theatre.