THE LITTLE PICKLES TEAM

We love to play an active role in children’s development to encourage, engage and inspire them with learning. Meet our wonderful team below…

PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER

JODIE COOK

Hello, my name is Jodie, I am the manager at Little Pickles. I have worked within the management team at Little Pickles for many years. More recently I have been working within Lincoln college student support services as a safeguarding officer, before returning to Little Pickles. 

I have a diploma level 5 in Leadership and management for the children’s and young people’s workforce and designated safeguarding Lead Level 3, as well as several other qualifications to support me in my role. I take part in regular training to keep the setting moving forwards.

I absolutely love my job and have a passion for teaching and helping the little ones grow and learn and ensuring they are enjoying their time with us! I take part in regular training to keep the setting moving forwards. 

I live with my husband as well as having 3 children of my own Chloe, Theo and Mia and my little dog Nala. Some of my favourite things to do are walking, spending time with friends and movie nights. 

CO-DEPUTY PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER

LOUISE EXTON-BROWN

  • Health and Safety Lead

  • NVQ level 3 In childcare learning and development

  • Health and Safety Level 2

  • Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6 year pathway

  • Food Hygiene

  • 12 hr Paediatric first aid

  • Deputy SENCo

My name is Mrs Louise and I am Deputy Manager at Little Pickles Preschool. I have worked at Little Pickles Preschool since 2012 and I have a NVQ Level 3: Childcare Learning and Development. I enjoy working with the children having different conversations, playing with them, creating different crafts, watching them develop and generally having a lot of fun.

I have 2 grown up children, Luke and Jordan, who are my world and from whom I have learned so much about myself. My interests are pottering in my garden (and Pickles’ garden) and I do love to bake at home as well as with the children at Pickles. My happy place is definitely a warm sunny summers day on the beach and having my family around me.

CO-DEPUTY PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER

ELIZABETH ZILLER

  • Safeguarding Lead

  • BA Hons Education Studies

  • Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6 year pathway

  • Food Hygiene

  • 12hr Paediatric first aid

I’ve worked at Pickles since 2013. I have a BA (Hons) in Education studies as well as a number of other qualifications to support my role. I am always on the look out for extra training to keep up to date with my practice.

I live with my husband, my daughter, and my dog, Lola, who keeps me busy taking her on walks around the village. I love reading in my spare time and have a soft spot for crime books.

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

YVETTE GLADDING

  • Cache Level 2 in Pre-School practice

  • Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6 year pathway

  • Food Hygiene

  • 12hr Paediatric first aid

I have worked at Little Pickles since 2000. I enjoy watching the children grow in confidence as they travel through their years with us; the new experiences they encounter and the laughter they share, making friends and exploring the environments around them. I have lived in Branston for 27 years and have three grandchildren of my own. Spending time with them is magical as they grow. I have a little dog who I enjoy taking for walks and playing with.

I am a big lover of a good comedy film with a feel good factory, Pitch Perfect being my favourite but I also love a good thriller.

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

CHERYL COTTARD

  • Cache Level 3 Diploma in pre-School Practice

  • Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6 year pathway

  • 12hr Paediatric first aid

Hi. I’m Cheryl Cottard (Mrs Cheryl) and I have worked at Little Pickles for 16 years 😀. I have a level 3 diploma in preschool practice and have attended many courses over the years to help with my support of being a good educator within the setting.

I love my job and take a lot of pride of working with children the their families. I also have 3 children of my own.

NATASHA SKUSE

  • Working towards Level 3 diploma in Early Year’s care and education

  • Working within the LSCP safeguarding 6 year pathway

  • Food Hygiene

  • 12hr Paediatric first aid

I have been at Pickles for 3 years now and I’m currently working towards my Level 3. I live with my husband and our 3 children, 2 of which came to Pickles when they were young. I love being at Pickles, it really is the most magical place and I love seeing the children act out their dreams as they learn and explore their experiences.

In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends, going on walks and spending time with my children.

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

ALI BRIGHTEY

Working within the LSCP Safeguarding 6-year pathway 

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene 

  • Paediatric First Aid booked May 2022

  • Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Hi, I’m Ali. I am mummy to six children, two of whom are now technically classed as adults. I am very passionate about working with SEN children and outside of work I am also training to become a teacher in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University. I have been part of the Little Pickles and Big Pickles family for fifteen years now. I started as a parent and then became a committee member and in 2013 became a member of the team.

I love to bake cakes in my spare time and going on lots of muddy adventures with our dog Eddie. I am a very creative person and love to get the children involved and spark their imagination!

CARLY WILSON  

I joined Little Pickles in September 2022 as a Pre-School assistant. 

I am a jolly individual who has studied level 1 and 2 in childcare at Lincoln College, I love working at Little Pickles, it is very warm and welcoming place to be. I find working in a child environment very rewarding and I love to build relationships with children and watch them grow and develop. 

I am currently learning to drive and a ride a motorbike! in my spare time I enjoy going on motorbike rides with other drivers, when the weather is good. 

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

The Big Pickles team occasionally work at Little Pickles as well so if you see a new face be sure to take a look at the Big Pickles Team page.