Our passionate and experienced staff work closely with parents to ensure that every child has the opportunities, activities, and resources to develop into happy, confident and independent individuals. Our children benefit from expert care and teaching whilst at nursery, and families benefit from experts on tap to inform and advise on key learning, wellbeing and developmental stages.
Whilst children’s learning is fun, play based and creative, our curriculum ensures we are giving them a head start, gradually readying them to thrive in their next step up to Reception. They believe they are having simply fun, we know it’s purposeful play developing firm foundations for life-long learning. Being part of Copthorne Prep ensures a seamless journey through school.
Pupils already feel at home as part of our school family as they move up to Reception and continue their journey on a future-focused curriculum which runs through to age 11. We also benefit from being part of the award-winning Caterham School family with early offers and scholarship opportunities in Year 5 to join the senior school.
MEET THE TEAM
Faye Rumble
Deputy Nursery Manager
I love being a part of Flying Start Nursery as I enjoy every day being different. I love seeing the progress the children make from their starting point until they
go into Reception class where they thrive as they already feel secure and a sense of belonging at Copthorne Prep.
Millie Robertson
Room Leader
I really enjoy working in our Flying Start Nursery as I love the variety each day, meeting new families and watching their children blossom into their own unique selves! It brings me so much joy to create fun and engaging experiences for every child while also helping them learn and grow.
Sharon Ford
Nursery Practitioner
One word to describe my thoughts about being part of our Flying Start Nursery is: exciting. The children have every opportunity to grow in all areas while still having fun which forms a firm and loving foundation.
Anya Bourne
Nursery Practitioner
I love working in our Flying Start Nursery because the children are given the opportunity to be themselves and grow to their full potential in a supportive and caring environment.
Alexis Henke
Reception Teacher
I adore being a Reception Teacher at Copthorne Prep. For me, the best thing about working in Early Years is seeing the joy in the children’s faces when they achieve something new! I enjoy teaching academics but also supporting the children to gain and build important life skills such as
independence, confidence, resilience and empathy.
Jenny Barham
Reception Teacher
Working in Reception at Copthorne Pre-Prep is incredibly fulfilling as it allows me to foster curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning in young children. Watching children turn into independent learners, equipping them with skills and confidence to thrive throughout 3their school journey is incredibly rewarding.