Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mrs Austin 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.

Mrs Hill 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.

Miss Lawford has a Level 3 Specialist Support in Teaching & Learning qualification and is currently completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Miss Carlisle has worked at Brabyns in a school support role for over a year. She is currently completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Miss Logan has a Level 3 Childcare and Education qualification, along with a wealth of Early Years experience. previously worked at Brabyns in the Nursery for 10 years, then after a brief hiatus, returned to the Brabyns family fold for the launch of Baby Brabyns.

Miss Myers works with Brabyns' Early Years children as our Pre-Prep & Reception Practitioner & Key Worker. She also embraces other roles across the school, including Wraparound, Catering and KS1 Learning Assistant.

Mrs Carlisle brings her Level 3 Nursery Nurse qualification and experience to Brabyns with roles in Nursery Wraparound Care & Brabyns' school kitchen on the school's catering team.