Middle Room Team

Dawn
Middle Room Team Leader

Dawn joined the nursery back in 2012 and holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare, she also holds many qualifications in care for the elderly which she did for ten years prior to working with us. Dawn is a mum herself and her daughter Amy used to work at the nursery too. Outside of nursery, Dawn likes to visit her daughter in Wales and spend time walking and travelling with her husband Duncan. They have visited many places together, one of their favourites being India. Dawn is collector of teddy bears and loves Winnie the Pooh and Jungle Book.

Heather
Nursery Practitioner

Heather has been a member of our team since 2001 and holds her Level 3 NVQ in Early Years and Education. Although currently based in our Middle Room, Heather has worked with all age ranges across our setting and loves supporting and watching the children grow and develop. Outside of nursery, Heather and her husband run their own travel website. They have visited over 50 countries and are often jet setting around the globe, including getting married in Lapland last year. The children love hearing all about her travel stories during circle time.

Alice
Deputy Room Leader

Alice joined our team in 2021 and is based with our Middle Room children. Alice holds a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood and Youth Professional Studies, and her knowledge of early educational theory is a key influence her practice. Alice has worked in childcare since 2007 and has gained experience working with varied age groups and children with SEND. As a mother to two girls herself, Alice loves being able to see children grow, develop and thrive under her care.

Hazel
Nursery Practitioner

Hazel has been a part of our team since 2005 and holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare. Hazel is a mum of one herself and is a keen cyclist. She loves the outdoors, which helps inspire her practice.

Sarah
Nursery Practitioner

Sarah has been a part of the nursery team since 2007 and holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and also Play worker. Sarah has a Degree in animation and loves doing creative exploring with the children. As a mum of two girls, Sarah loves nothing more than following the children's lead and letting their imaginations spark their play and learning.

Lauren
Nursery Practitioner

Lauren joined the nursery in 2023, and holds a Level 2 in Childcare and Development.

Lizzie
Nursery Practitioner

Lizzie joined our team in 2022 and completed her Level 2 qualification earlier this year. Having attended the nursery herself as a young child, it has felt incredibly special to welcome Lizzie back into the GSDN family. Lizzie is extremly passionate about her work, which shows through her bubbly and enthusiastic personality. Lizzie is a big lover of Julia Donaldson, and you will often hear her reciting the words of the Highway Rat and The Gruffalo with the children.