Meet the Nursery and Pre-school Team
Hayley Compton
Hayley has been working with Early Years children since 2000 and has experience of all ages from 0 -5 years old. She started her career as a Nursery Nurse and has gradually worked towards achieving her degree and EYP status in 2007, working in a variety of roles.
“I really enjoy leading the Nursery Team at Banstead Prep and welcoming families, so we can work together to achieve the best start in your children’s educational journey. In the Nursery it is paramount for children to gain independence through learning and having a supportive team will enable them to be confident and active learners.”
Charlotte Bailey
Charlotte has been working with children since 2014. During this time, she has worked with children aged from birth to five years in a variety of settings, one of which was a Forest School and has gained much knowledge about the benefits of outdoor learning. She completed her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education in June 2019 and achieved Early Years Teacher Status in 2022. She has a high level of enthusiasm and knowledge to be able to support the children within the Early Years, academically, socially and with their emotional well-being and overall holistic development.
“I am passionate about play-based learning which is a huge part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I look forward in continuing my work in partnership with parents and children at Banstead Prep, alongside Hayley and the team.”
Lucy Holliday
Lucy has over 14 years experience in childcare in a variety of settings including day nurseries, private nannying and schools. She has a Level 3 diploma in early years and is currently working towards Level 5 to gain more experience and knowledge in childcare and leadership.
“I enjoy working with a team of people with the same enthusiasm and passion to deliver quality learning and care to all the children. I aim to provide children with a full day of being curious and learning all whilst having fun.
I look forward to working with families, developing parent partnerships, and watching the children thrive in the care our dedicated team at BPS.”
Katie Opie
Lucy Richens
I began working with children in 2009, starting out as a private nanny before working in a school with children ranging from nursery to -Year 4. I took a break to start a family and now with 3 young children of my own the new experience I’ve gained, I’m excited to be a part of the nursery team. I have always had a passion for working with young children and enjoy seeing them develop and grow in their learning environment.
Evie Rigg
Evie has worked with children for over 3 years and says she has loved every second of it! She’s worked with a range of ages, from Reception to year 6 and is enjoying the new challenge of supporting the children in Nursery. Evie is studying for a foundation degree in Early Years with Early Years Educator qualification. “I have always been very passionate about supporting children to achieve their best possible outcome and play-based learning as the most effective approach for the early years.”
Lucy Robins
Lucy completed her BA Hons in Graphic Design with Illustration and then spent eight years working as a designer of children’s books for a publisher in London. She has two children who are both now in full time education and has worked with Early Years children in several different roles.
“I love about being part of the Nursery team at Banstead Prep and enjoy utilising my creative skills as a designer to plan exciting and engaging activities where children can reach their full potential and learn through play.”
Vanessa Vickers
My passion for working with children started when I had my own two children. I started working as a childminder and went on to do my Level 3 Diploma. I have worked with children aged 1 / 7.
10 years later and I am still as enthusiastic as I was when I started. Working together with families to achieve the best start to their children’s development is my main goal. I look forward to continuing to share this passion with my team and see how the children develop each day.
Claire Williams
Claire has always had a passion to work with children from an early age and spent many of her school holidays working in crèches or at play schemes. She went to college and completed a NNEB Diploma, in 1993, then spent 13 years being a Private Nanny. She took a break from working in 2006 when she started a family of her own. She’s been working with Miss Compton since 2014!
“When I am not chauffeuring my children to various after school activities I like to read, cook and shop!”