Meet The Team
Chez Annetts
I joined Highmoor Nursery School in October 2014 to teach music & French. Since then, I have qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education and work with the Red Kites. I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead and can use Makaton sign language. I really enjoy working with the children and watching them develop. I also enjoy singing, gardening and painting.
I started working at Highmoor Nursery in February 2015 and love it! I qualified with my NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education in 2017. I work with the Woodpecker group. I have 2 lovely daughters called Chloe and Lottie. I love spending time with my husband and my children, family and friends and am very passionate about horses.
Genna Lock
Gwen Pragnell
I have owned Highmoor Nursery School since September 2007. I am the Registered Person, Safeguarding Lead and Nursery Manager.
I hold an NVQ3 Qualification in Childcare and Education and I am also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
I am married with two fabulous children and I enjoy keeping fit and foreign holidays.
Eleanor Pragnell
I have been involved with Highmoor Nursery School for many years as my Mum has owned it since 2007. I run the Babes in the Woods Stay & Play, the Highmoor Crèche and I work in Nursery. I am DBS checked, paediatric first aid qualified, safeguarding and food hygiene qualified.
In my free time I do a lot of babysitting for both nursery and non-nursery families. I enjoy spending time with my friends, eating out and foreign holidays.
I am a qualified Nursery Nurse with over 20 years of experience. I am the Deputy Manager at Highmoor and work with the Red Kites. Before having my 3 boys I managed Treetops Nursery in Henley. I have worked at various other preschool settings and also as a teaching assistant in reception at Kidmore End School. I also help my husband in his Estate Agency business. I worked at Highmoor for 18 months back in 2008.
Sharon Rumsey
I started working at Highmoor Nursery in June 2018 after many years as the deputy manager at The Cabin Preschool in Woodcote. I love spending time with my family and have 3 children, and I love travelling with my husband.
Sally Cramphorn
I started working at Highmoor Nursery in January 2018 after being in a senior management role within Mothercare where I previously worked for the past 20 years. During my time at Mothercare I learnt about child development and the associated products to support children’s growth and development. I am qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and work with the Robins group. I live with my husband and daughter Holly. In my spare time you will often find me in the gym.
Mary Sockett
I joined Highmoor Nursery in January 2019 as the housekeeper and now work with the Robins group.
I have an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and have worked at other local settings prior to having my own two girls.
Ollie Fry
I have been coaching for over 16 years and am the owner of Teach Me Tennis. I am a fully qualified and licensed LTA coach and have numerous other qualifications in tennis coaching.
I love the sense of achievement in helping players reach their goals at all ability levels and the variation I see is such a fun and ever-changing challenge.
Sarah Darnell
I started working at Highmoor Nursery in April 2021. I have worked in childcare for over 25 years and am qualified to NVQ Level 3. I am married to Stuart and have 2 children. I enjoy being with my family and walking in the woods with my dog.
Emma Beeton
I joined Highmoor Nursery School in September 2023. I’ve been in education for over 20 years and been teaching reception for the last 5 years. I am currently doing an Early Years degree. I have 2 grown up children and a cockapoo called Woody. I have a passion for children’s mental health and well being
Mrs Bun
I started to cook with the Woodpecker and Red Kite groups in September 2017. I work with many settings and have many years of experience. I am a qualified teacher Early Years.
Ollie Fry
I have been coaching for over 16 years and am the owner of Teach Me Tennis. I am a fully qualified and licensed LTA coach and have numerous other qualifications in tennis coaching.
I love the sense of achievement in helping players reach their goals at all ability levels and the variation I see is such a fun and ever-changing challenge.
Suzie Howe
Aitch McRobbie
I joined Highmoor Nursery School in September 2017. I have over 8 years experience in Early Years settings, and hold an NVQ level 3 qualification in Child Development. I am married with two sons and enjoy being with my family. I also enjoy singing with my band, playing ukulele, guitar and piano, writing songs, cooking and knitting.
Hannah Smith
I joined Highmoor Nursery in April 2023. I have worked in childcare for 2 years.
I live in Rotherfield Greys with my partner and 3 children.
In my free time I enjoy going on bike rides with my family, long walks, trips to the beach and reading a good book.
Helen Beville
I started working at Highmoor Nursery in September 2020. I am a mum to 2 beautiful children.
I started my working career at Mothercare then moved to a school canteen before coming to Highmoor. I am NVQ Level 3 qualified. In my free time, I enjoy running and socialising with my family and friends
Katie Allen
I started working at Highmoor Nursery School in October 2019 after completing my Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development qualification at college.
I work with the children in the Woodpecker group.
My hobbies include spending time with family and friends, shopping and going to the theatre/cinema.
Sarah Durrant
I joined Highmoor Nursery in April 2023 having left Moulsford Prep School and I'm now training to be a child care practitioner. I have 3 children and in my spare time I like to go for long walks with my dog and spend time with my friends and family.
Laura Rushby
I am a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader and a member of the Forest School Association. I work freelance delivering forest school sessions at Highmoor and local primary schools. Having always loved the outdoors and with a background in training and education, I was inspired to have a career change after attending toddler forest school sessions with my son.
I am passionate about the many benefits forest school brings to each child's development, giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world, all whilst having fun!
Sophie Telford
I am an experienced Early Years/Primary school teacher, as well as an accredited children's yoga teacher. I‘ve always had a huge passion for yoga and I have seen first-hand the benefits that practising yoga at a young age can have. Not only does it support children’s physical development, strength and coordination, but it can give children tools to help manage their emotions and feelings all through their lives.
I am so excited to offer yoga at Highmoor, as it's where both my boys went and formed some very happy memories.
