Our dedicated team of nursery practitioners are all well-qualified, trained and DBS checked. They have had many years of experience in nurturing young minds and delivering creative and stimulating learning experiences.
Coushal Subhrai - Acting Manager
Coushal joined Abingdon in November last year and had been leading the team. With over 10 years of experience in the Early Years sector, Coushal is Level 6 qualified and is dedicated to creating a fun and positive environment for the children to learn, grow and become the best version of themselves. Ensuring all children staff and visitors are welcomed at all times and making great memories which will last forever.
Coushal says:
“I love working with children. Their imagination and stories can transport you into a different world and having fun conversations with them, allowing me to see the world through their eyes. I believe in treating my staff team and families with the respect, positive bonds, so that they feel happy with their children in my care, knowing we will give them the best start in their life through providing exciting learning opportunities. I am dedicated to training my team to provide a high standard of provision and ensuring that we constantly evolving which the times."
Katherine Dancy
Deputy Manager
"I enjoy working with children and have a desire for helping children develop and grow. I am the nursery Send Co Lead and am developing my skills to ensure that I gain experience to help children achieve their potential by exploring their environments and providing exciting learning opportunities
Ellie Bradshaw
Early Years Nursery Assistant
"I love supporting the children with next steps to enable them to grow and develop in new skills, this also helps to create a lovely bond with the children. For me, it's important that every child feels happy and welcomed when in the nursery. Outside of work, I love spending time with friends and family and also exploring different parts of the world!"
Samantha Knott
Trainee Room Leader
“I have joined Duchess Nursery in December last year and I am enjoying getting to know each and every child, exploring their interests with them. The Dragons have made me feel very welcomed and I enjoy my days with them, implementing fun activities and providing opportunities for independence ready for school."
Chloe Rose-Sadler
Early Years Practitioner
"Since joining Abingdon, I have formed great bonds with my key children and enjoying having fun with them everyday. Each day is different and I like there is always new and exciting things to do with the children"
Phoebe Narbett
Early Years Practitioner - Assistant
"I have been a part of the Duchess team for 2 years and I work in the baby room! I am currently completing my level 3 so I can better develop my skills in child development and interaction. Childcare is my biggest passion and getting to know the children and their families is a privilege. In my spare time, I play the piano, and go out with friends and family."
Beverley Popple
Early Years Practitioner - Assistant
"I have recently joined the team after deciding to change my career, I am looking forward to gaining a qualification within Early years to enable me to support the children further in their development. Outside of work, I love spending my time with my family on days out and holidays. I also like time spent with my French Bulldog Poppy."
Michelle Deakin
Baby Room Leader
"I joined the Abingdon Nursery in September last year as I had moved from our sister branch in Wallingford. I love to watch the children learn new things, support and guide the children to explore new environments and activities and help them grow into caring independent little people."
Annette Gilligan
Nursery Chef
"I have been a chef cooking meals for children for many years. I really enjoy talking with the children finding out their favorite foods and helping to support the older children at meal times. I spent time living out of England and enjoyed learning about new recipes I could try at home. My children are now grown up but we still love to have time as a family together."
Izzie Moffat
Early Years Practitioner
"I have joined Abingdon in January 2025. I worked for Abingdon before and loved my time here and decided to come back as I love watching the children grow and become individual superstars."
Angelika Gustaw
Early Years Practitioner
"I have joined Abingdon in July 2024. I enjoy working with children, helping them to feel safe and comfortable to express themselves to becoming the best version of themselves."
Janet Grimsdale-Yates
Early Years Practitioner
"I love working with children. They always make me smile and tell me interesting facts about them. I enjoy working with all ages and watching them grow through the nursery journey."