Open term time only
8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Our Staff
We have a team of qualified, dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to keeping abreast of changes in policies and practices in childcare and education by updating skills and training. The day-to-day management of the nursery is by the Lead Practitioner and/or her Deputy. As a registered charity, we are managed by a Committee, comprising members of staff, parent representatives, Chevening CEP School Governors and staff from the school. All family members are encouraged to contribute their views and support the setting in a variety of ways.
Suzanne Lingard
I am the manager and lead practitioner at Chevening School Nursery and have had the privilege of managing the nursery, with support from my fantastic team, for over 24 years. I love reading funny and scary stories to the children like, Who's in the Loo and My Hairy Toe.
I believe everyone is unique and this should be embraced and celebrated by everyone. Any child attending the nursery will soon find out I do NOT like chocolate or bananas and they love to tease me especially when we are playing in the 'home corner'!
Susie Greenhalf
I've been a part of this wonderful team since 2008. As the dedicated sustainability advocate, I integrate eco-friendly practices into our setting, inspiring children to care for the planet. With a love for play-based learning, I enjoy fostering curiosity and growth, constantly encouraging new ways for children to explore, discover and develop their skills and maybe learn a bit of German along the way!
Becky Pilcher
I am so excited to be a part of the amazing team at Nursery. All three of my children attended Nursery and since then I’ve loved coming back to volunteer for sports days and Christmas concerts, I can’t keep away!
I’m a trained Scenic Artist and worked in West End theatres bringing to life sets and props, so I love anything creative. I can’t wait to get all painty and gluey and help the children explore and learn through art.
Sarah Thornton
I am a fully qualified primary school teacher and have worked at Chevening School Nursery since 2013 and have spent all my career teaching children.
At Chevening I support children who have SEND and regularly take on small groups focussing on Speech and Language.
I love messy play indoors and out and enjoy sharing stories with the children.
Vicki Drew
Best known for my tidying and organisational skills I have worked with children for many years. Starting as a children's rep I have also worked in other nurseries, pre-schools and still also nanny to this day.
Watching the children grow and develop is a huge privilege.
Jeanette McDonald
I started at Chevening School Nursery in September 2018 after gaining experience teaching at a preschool in Panama. I enjoy nurturing children as they grow and develop essential lifelong skills. I enjoy making learning fun and sparking curiosity and feel privileged to be part of that ‘eureka’ moment, when after trying, exploring and investigating, a child ‘gets it’! I look forward to many lightbulb moments as part of this great team.
Jacqui Millins
My dance and gym background is how I started at Chevening School Nursery. I was then kidnapped by Suzanne and have not been able to leave since!
Little people are amazing and brighten every day.
I work with a fab team and wouldn't want to be kidnapped by anyone else.
Adele Udale
I am the nursery administrator. Both my teenage boys attended the nursery and I liked Suzanne so much I decided to stay on and try and organise her!
There is no space for me at nursery so I work from home but my dream is to one day have a little office in the nursery garden!
Hollie Parkinson
I've worked in Early Years my entire career; in nurseries, pre-schools and more recently as a nanny. Helping children to grow in all areas of development is such a joy. I could not be happier to be a part of the wonderful team at Chevening.
Karen Truman
Karen sometimes comes in when an extra member of staff is needed and has worked at Chevening School Nursery since 2002.