Name:

Tonia Jackson-Robson

I am the founder of Jack and Gill, established in 2003.

I am an early years qualified Level 3 practitioner dedicated to nurturing young minds.

I am also an animal enthusiast and oversee the care of all our animals to ensure they can contribute positively to the children's learning environment.

Name: Brian Jackson-Robson

Manager and Health and Safety Officer.

Qualified Forest School Leader Level 3 through Archimedes. He also holds a current Forest School First Aid certificate as well as a Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Brian previously worked in the ambulance service for 9 years. 

Brian is the guru of the garden and grows all the produce.

Brian holds a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). 

Brian has a keen interest in reptiles and tropical fish.

Name: Chloe Rosamond

Chloe is studying in her final year for a BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS at Uni and works here during her holidays.

Name: Tracey Howells

An experienced Level 3 Practitioner and a Level 3 Forest School Teacher, Tracey is our setting's Supervisor.

Tracey enjoys hiking and family time.

Name: Hayley Rogers

Mum of 2. Keen darts player, Hayley loves animals and travelling.

Hayley worked here previously 10 years ago and has returned as a member of our Bank Staff.

Name: Maddie

Forest School Spaniel since 2015.

Maddie's speciality is digging, alarm sounding, digging, stealing balls away from Bella and being bossy.

Name: Chilli

Forest School Labrador from 21/2/07-13/9/20

We adopted Chilli when she was 4 months old. She was the Grandma of our team and much loved by the children. 

Chilli’s speciality was being there for cuddles.

Name: Zoe

Forest School Pug since 2018

Zoe is the comedian of the pack. Zoe is on constant alert and loves barking at anything that moves, she also loves sitting on things (especially Maddie pictured underneath her here). Her favourite snack is a homemade sausage roll.

Name: Bella

Forest School Sheepadoodle since 2018.

We adopted Bella at 8 months old, she was 6 in February 2024. 

Bella is also our Head of Security. Bella sounds fierce but she really is a big softie and loves her sofa/cuddle time. Bella also loves chasing - people, animals or anything that moves. She does not like getting wet.

Name: Snowflake

Forest School Chicken since 2019

Snowflake is the tamest one out of our chickens. She will sit on your arm like a parrot. She endures being carried around under the childrens arms. She is the sweetest thing.