Qualifications:
BSc degree in Sociology
PGCE Primary
NPQH ( National Professional Qualification for Headship)

Mrs Cottle decided to train as a teacher after gaining her degree and went on to study for a PGCE. Most of her career has been spent in Infant and Primary schools in Hillingdon, Bucks and Berkshire. Mrs Cottle has taught all age ranges in the primary years however fell in love with Early Years  after having her own children. Mrs Cottle was appointed as Headteacher at Cookham Nursery School in 2010 after gaining her NPQH and later became Co – Headteacher for the Cookham, Maidenhead and The Lawns Federation in May 2012. Mrs Cottle is the designated person for safeguarding. Mrs Cottle loves developing the team to grow and be the best that they can be. She is very proud to be leading the Federation as Executive Headteacher from September 2022.

Sue has worked in Early Years since 1998.  She joined Stars Pre-Nursery in 2005 and completed her training as a Nursery Nurse.  She also has experience in working with children with special educational needs.  Sue continues to enjoy working in a nurturing environment with the youngest children in The Lawns Pre-Nursery.

 

Lu has worked in Early Years for over 15 years as a Nanny and in early years settings. Having studied child psychology at university level in both England and her native France she has a particular interest in Special Education Needs. Both of Lu’s children have attended both The Lawns Pre-Nursery and the Lawns Nursery School, so she knows how important it is that children receive the best early education possible.

 

Beatrice has been passionate about childcare and early years education for many years. After working as a nanny decided to make the transition into early years education and is currently studying to become a level 3 Early Years Educator. Beatrice currently works in both The Lawns Nursery and Pre Nursery and enjoys working across both age groups as she knows how important a nurturing education is in the early years.

 

Hannah has always wanted to work with children and fell in love with The Lawns Nursery School when both her child attended. She joined the team in 2021 as a Lunch Club Assistant and went on to support the teaching staff and children in both The Lawns Nursery School and The Lawns Pre Nursery. 

Ellen’s passion for Early Year’s education began while completing work experience as a student at Windsor Girls School. She then went on to study and gain her level 3 diploma in Early Years and Education at the Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead.  Since completing her studies Ellen has worked in various roles and settings from managing a private day nursery to working in a school environment.  Ellen started with the Federation in September 2014 at The Lawns Nursery School where she used to attend when she was 4! She believes that children learn through play and an enriched environment. Ellen has completed Level 3 Elkan course in developing children’s speech and language and communication.  She supports children with cooking in the nursery teaching them about healthy eating and encouraging them to learn new skills. Ellen is particularly interested in creative development, literacy activities and outdoor learning.