Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

34-36 Arkwright Road, Marple, Stockport SK6 7DB
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  • Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School, Stockport
Recently awarded OFSTED approved status, Brabyns Nursery provides all year round care and welcomes children from the age of 9 months.

Located on the edge of the picturesque Peak District countryside, Brabyns Nursery offers specialist teaching in Spanish, Music, P.E. and Drama, and is open each day from 7:30am until 6:00pm.

Based at Brabyns Preparatory School, nursery children enjoy regular interaction with older children, joining them for various activities during the normal school week. This enables them to build positive relationships with others, and gently introduces them to school life.

Brabyns is a unique learning environment. The school is committed to providing each and every child with a stimulating and supportive learning environment, celebrating their unique character and capabilities, and allowing them to be themselves in order to achieve to the best of their ability.

All of the Nursery staff are paediatric first aid level 3 trained.
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Funding & Fees

Visit Brabyns' website for a comprehensive guide to Nursery fees https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/fee-structure/
(Here we provide a weekly and monthly (4-week month) approximate cost breakdown based on number of days and access to 30 hours Working Families Funding and 15 hours Universal Funding Entitlement for children attending Brabyns Nursery.)


Flat Nursery Rate


Term Time Only
Daily Fee. Full Price: £70 / 30hr funding: £30 / 15hr funding: £50


All-Year-Round (AYR)(50 wk /yr)
Daily Fee. Full Price: £70 / 30hr funding: £40 / 15hr funding: £55


Considerations
Flat rate costs do not include specific details such as; EY funding, sibling discount, bank holidays, additional services, meals and non food consumables.
AYR prices are stretched over 50 weeks of the year.


Additional / Optional Services *
Meal consumables*
Breakfast £0.25 Morning snack £0.25 Lunch £4.50 Afternoon Snacks £0.25 Tea £0.75
Non - Food Consumables* £1.00 (Aprons, gloves, wipes)
Total cost per day for additional services*£7.00
Educational visits, visitors and workshops Pricing will be communicated accordingly.
Nappies are not provided - parents are asked to bring their own supply to leave with Nursery staff.

Prices are quoted prior to any EY Funding discounts
Brabyns offers 15 / 30 hours funding for eligible 9 month 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Brabyns accepts Workplace Nursery Benefits, Childcare Vouchers & Tax Free Childcare
Costs may be spread termly or interest free over 11 months
Trips & Workshops may incur additional charges
Nappies are not included

Contact Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School to get a personalised quote.

Contact Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Catherine Carrasco (Headteacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & School INSET Days

Parking

  • Parent parking is available on the road near the school. Visitor spots are available on site on request.

Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School Reviews (45)

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Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.068) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School has 45 reviews.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a mum, I couldn't have been happier with the care and education my child received at Brabyns Nursery. The staff were warm, skilled, and genuinely cared about helping each child thrive. My child made wonderful progress with early phonics and reading, gaining confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
The balance between structured teaching and creative play was perfect-each day was filled with imaginative activities, music, art, and outdoor fun. It was clear the team knew every child well and planned with real thought and care. Brabyns gave my child an exceptional start and a true love of learning.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for your kind words. As Brabyns Nursery moves into an exciting new phase it is wonderful to receive such positive recommendations.
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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on leaps and bounds since joining Brabyns a year ago! I couldn’t recommend Brabyns enough, the learning environment, care and focus from his teachers and curriculum couldn’t be better for little ones to develop. I have made the perfect choice for my son’s nursery.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for your kind words. It's been a pleasure to see your child flourish over the last year and we can't wait to see how he progresses moving forward.
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Review from Jan B (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a highly qualified & experienced retired early years teacher I can tell that the teaching & learning at Brabyns is exactly as it should be. My grandson now enjoys attending, although he was nervous in the early days. The staff know how to care for children who are sad when leaving Mum or Dad or other
carer & always send a message when the child has settled, which is comforting for parents, enabling them to get on happily with their day.
The teaching is differentiated according to need, ability & reports & comments made indicate staff know my grandson extremely well. His enjoyment at this nursery is undoubtedly derived from the breadth of activities provided; well-planned play, singing & dancing, artwork, foreign language, topics, literacy & numeracy activities & PE (& lots more!). Meals are enjoyable & nutritious & good behaviour is rewarded appropriately & with positive outcomes. My grandson is in caring, energetic & competent hands & most importantly he is happy at Brabyns!
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. As a staff team, the reason why we work at Brabyns is because we love it so much, and it's wonderful to hear that our families can see how our passion impacts the children's school life! Your comments are very much appreciated.
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Review from Amuneek M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We enrolled our daughter in January 2023 and since joining she has absolutely flourished. The school follow a proper curriculum which enhances the children’s learning instead of just providing child care. Every week there is a focus on something different, and it’s great to see my daughter’s knowledge
grow- she’s 3 years old and has picked up songs in Spanish! The teaching staff are amazing! You can tell they have a genuine love for all of the children. They are so friendly and welcoming and are always happy to have a chat about how your child is doing. They provide daily updates online so I am able to check what my daughter has been up to on a regular basis. I’m so glad to have found Brabyns, taking our daughter out of a regular nursery and sending her here was one of the best decisions we’ve made.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We really appreciate your positive comments. We are exceptionally proud of our rich and diverse nursery curriculum and how its impact enables the children to shine educationally, emotionally and socially on a day-to-day basis. It has been an absolute pleasure to welcome you all to our school family and we are looking forward to watching your daughter continue to thrive!
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Review from Kerry V (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the team are so involved with supporting learning and ensuring that the children have a tailored approach that suits them and their learning style. They truly take the time to get to know the children and the families and to make sure that everyone is working towards the same goals for the children.
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Review from W V (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brabyns Preparatory School is a childcare provider where you can truly trust your child will be loved, safe and developed. Having sent both our children to this facility over several years, we can vouch for the excellent staff, who are warm, friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for an environment
for your child to thrive, Brabyns is an excellent choice.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your kind words. It's been an absolute pleasure to have you all as members of our Brabyns family!
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Review from Harriet T (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is absolutely wonderful, and the educational and emotional support my child receives there is outstanding. My little one is thriving and eagerly looks forward to each day at school. The curriculum and activities designed for the children are truly exceptional.
Reply from Helen Mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to let us know about your nursery experience. It's been a pleasure to welcome you all to the Brabyns family!
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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We enrolled our 2 boys into the nursery at Brabyns Preparatory School in February, and it has been the best decision we ever made.


Each day we get in-depth updates and photos about what our boys have been up to.


The structured sessions are a personal favourite of the boys! They love the outdoor

play area and always have lots to tell us about what they’ve been up to.


They get a fantastic variety of food each day with lots of fresh veggies and fruit which has really expanded the boys palates at home too.


Best of all is the staff, full of care and love. Nothing is too much of an ask and they go above and beyond each day to make sure the boys and us as parents have a great day.


Thank you to all the wonderful staff, we’re so glad we picked you!

Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience of our fantastic Early Years setting. It's been an absolute pleasure to welcome you all to the Brabyns family!
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Review from D E (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Brabyns Preparatory School for 8 months and she absolutely loves it! It's such a lovely and friendly place. Everything on offer is great, there is a lot going on to get involved with. The staff are attentive and really tailor their support to focus on my child's needs. Great communication
and nothing is too much trouble. The days are structured and there are high expectations which is fantastic.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your positive comments regarding our all encompassing nursery setting. We are delighted that your child is so happy at school and very much appreciate you choosing Brabyns to start her educational journey.
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Review from Sam F (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our second daughter is beginning her time at Brabyns Preparatory Nursery following on from our first daughter who was involved in both Little Learners and Pre Prep. We would highly recommend the nursery. The environment is excellent and the nursery combines fun play with learning, helping to build the
children gently towards reception. Staff are experienced, innovative and proactive with amazing ideas to bring the little one's imaginations to life. The setting has wonderful views, a well-thought-through play area and is also near to a park which is often used for forest school activities. Being part of a wider school also helps utilise specialist teacher expertise with fun performing arts and Spanish drop-ins as examples that connect with the wider Brabyns team. Our first daughter loved her experience and started school life confident and well-prepared. Our second daughter absolutely loves the nursery and has settled in quickly and is enthusiastic about attending each morning.
Reply from helen mitchell, Administrator at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for your kind words. We are so proud of our wonderful school and it's a joy to have both of your girls as part of the family!
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Review from Bianca F (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended this nursery and thrived in the setting! The staff are caring, attentive and focused on building the foundations needed for children to succeed in later years. My children always came home with lots of exciting stories about all the fun activities they had done during
the day. I could not recommend the team and nursery enough!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brabyns Nursery is a lovely setting. All of the staff are so friendly, caring and helpful. Both of my children have thoroughly enjoyed their time in the nursery. A great beginning to their educational journey.
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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brabyns prep has been absolutely amazing with my 2-year-old daughter. She's completely come out of her shell since she started. As a lockdown baby, she was very shy and unsure of others. However, she's extremely confident and happy to play and be around other people now without being shy. The teachers
are just so lovely and have the time to talk to you. Make effort with each individual and ensure a kind, loving nature is still given with education. The whole school and staff are really lovely and very understanding. I'm extremely grateful to all the staff for their support in bringing my daughter out of her shell.
Thanks, Brabyns.
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Review from Russell T (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughters have both attended the nursery. The level of care, love and focus is amazing. The staff show a genuine passion for their development and regularly seek you out to discuss this. Constant pictures and videos via the app, which is great, not to mention an interest in their development at
home. The head of early years and kindergarten teacher and three other staff members, in particular, have all been fantastic. I would absolutely recommend the nursery.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend - a brilliant preschool in every way. The teachers are so amazing with the children and you can see this with how much the children love them. My child has come on so much after joining Brabyns as the 1-1 care is so fantastic.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you so much for your review of Brabyns. It's great to hear how much your child enjoys their time at school. We will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Heather (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not have hoped for our son to have had a more perfect, well-rounded experience. The environment and teaching schedule are marvellously holistic, engineered and adapted to fit in with the children's needs, interests and passions, and much more besides! The staff; gentle, and experienced have
given him a well-rounded start to his education, a wonderful budding confidence in his own abilities and a healthy curiosity of learning. When it became apparent that our son has some additional needs, the support offered by school and their SENCO but particularly two nursery teachers have been amazing. They reassured and supported us all, throughout the process. They know our son down to a tee and so was easy for them to understand our son's needs, and even offer some suggestions for us to try at home on top of recommending some brilliant specialists to refer him to. The speed and professionalism in which strategies were implemented and put in place are second to none.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your review of our nursery at Brabyns, we're delighted that your son has had a positive experience at the school.
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been sending our child to Brabyns since September 2020 and have been extremely impressed so far - this isn't your average nursery - in particular,
+ Facilities and specialist teaching: As the nursery is attached to the primary school it can take advantage of all the facilities and specialist
teaching (e.g., Spanish, Music, Dance) This is a real bonus!
+ Staff: Each and every one of the staff: both within the classroom and out - really strive to get to know the child. This was evident right from before our child joined the school and has continued ever since.
+ Differentiation: As a result of knowing each child they always look for the appropriate learning opportunities for the child - stretching them or supporting them as required.
+ Communication: This is fantastic - there are multiple channels to ensure there is an active dialogue so that we as parents can continue to support the learning at home.
Overall we have been very pleased and highly recommend Brabyns to other parents.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for such a lovely review of Brabyns. We're delighted to hear you and your child is having a fantastic experience at nursery.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has had such a lovely gentle start to his school life at Brabyns kindergarten under the care of exceptional staff.
He struggled leaving me at first, as he had never been to a nursery or childminder in the past, but the teachers persevered with such kindness and patience they very soon
won him over and he now loves it!
They have been outstanding with his food allergies too. I was astonished to be approached by the catering staff to have the opportunity to speak in more detail about this and his preferences.
I feel my little boy is very well cared for in a loving, family environment by dedicated staff who are so incredibly hard working. Queries are swiftly answered, along with a huge provision of resources and feedback to further support learning at home. Academically I'm very impressed too. The teachers enthuse him to learn and he is progressing well. The days are varied and fun and have the benefit of music/performing arts with a specialist teacher, which he loves.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your review of Brabyns. We're delighted to hear that your son is having a great experience at Brabyns and we have been able to cater to his needs.
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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Brabyns nursery for almost a year now since we moved to the area and she has thrived and grown so much during her time there. She is naturally quite shy but in recent months she has grown in confidence, likes to regularly chat about her friends and teachers and what she has
done at nursery. We have been nothing but impressed with Brabyns and look forward to sending our younger daughter in February.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your lovely review of Brabyns. We're so glad your daughter is thriving in nursery.
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brabyns is a fantastic school and nursery with wonderful staff!
It has such a warm, friendly, family feel which was one of our primary reasons for choosing it. The staff really took the time to get to know our daughter and as such, she settled in really quickly.
The children have access to so many
lovely activities and our daughter is always so excited to go to “her school.” Communication is also fantastic and means we get a glimpse into the wonderful time she is having there.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anybody.
Reply from Charlotte Burton, Marketing at Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory SchoolThank you for your review of Brabyns. We're so glad that you and your daughter are having a great experience with the school.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.068)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.068) out of 10 for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.068 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 number of registered child places is 8.8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.568
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (7)

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Rachel Pickford

Job Title: Head of Early Years and Nursery Teacher Joined: 2016

Miss Pickford has been the Nursery teacher and Head of EYFS at Brabyns Preparatory School since 2016.


She has been teaching in the Early Years for 10 years, at both State and Independent schools after qualifying with a Geography degree and gaining Qualified Teacher Status
Miss Pickford is passionate about working in the Early Years, believing that the first 5 years of a child’s life are fundamentally important in shaping their future and their well-being.

Cheryl

Cheryl Edwards

Job Title: Brabyns' 'Little Learners' Class Teacher Joined: 2005

After gaining an Early Years degree Mrs Edwards joined Brabyns in 2005 - working in both Nursery and Reception during these years and gaining Early Years Teacher status in 2012. 


Mrs Edwards believes there is no better school than Brabyns! The Nurturing ethos and family feel is what has kept her here all of these years as she continues to instil these values at the start of your child's Brabyns journey.

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Melissa Wright

Job Title: 'Little Learners' Learning Support Joined: 2012

Miss Wright holds a BTEC qualification in Nursery Nursing level 3 and a 'Teaching and Learning' certificate enabling her to start her career at Christie Hospital Day Nursery before managing Glen Jakes Day Nursery (a 47-place setting). 


She started her Brabyns journey in 2012, working in both Nursery and Reception classes during this time. She enjoys the relationships built and the rapport with the children across the school; and thrives on the energy that Brabyns creates.  

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Cath Carrasco

Job Title: Headteacher Joined: 2023

Cath joined Brabyns as Headteacher in the summer of 2023.
She obtained a BSc (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS at Liverpool John Moores University, before obtaining her NPQSL in 2011 and her NPQH with the Alliance of Leading Learning in 2022. During her 16 years spent on the leadership team at Forest Park Preparatory School, Cath has enjoyed leading the sport, computing and mentoring trainee teachers. Before her move to the independent sector, she held teaching posts in a range of state schools across Greater Manchester, St Helen’s and Derbyshire.

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Hannah Austin

Job Title: Teaching & One to One Learning Support Joined: 2023

Hannah joined Brabyns in 2023 as part of our school learning support team. She's also a valuable member of our wraparound and Nursery Non-Term Time staff team.


Hannah holds a BA Hons Degree in Drama, Film and TV from Aberystwyth University and is a qualified Secondary Drama teacher (QTS) with over 20 years of experience working with children in education from ages 2 to 19, in supporting, teaching and leadership roles.


Hannah brings her passion for drama and creativity to the EYFS team.

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Maxine Hill

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant & Nursery Non term Time Lead Joined: 2020

Maxine joined Brabyns in 2020 bringing a wealth of Early Years and management experience to her role.


She has recently taken on our Nursery Non Term Time provision ensuring continuity and stability for Brabyns Little Learners and Pre Prep children.

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Clare Lawford

Job Title: Learning Assistant & Wraparound Care Leader

Clare joined Brabyns as a Learning Assistant and embraces many support roles throughout the school including One to One teaching, wraparound & playground leads and Nursery cover.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

What is the Age Range of Children that Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School accepts?

Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School Open?

Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School have capacity for?

Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School to the centre of Stockport?

4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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