Nursery Staff

Miss Felicity Ollson

With over 10 years of experience working with children, Miss Ollson is passionate about supporting their learning and development during their formative early years.

She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Level 3 Diploma in Understanding Autism. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, which enables her to nurture children’s confidence, curiosity and enjoyment of early mathematical concepts.

Miss Ollson feels privileged to be part of each child’s early years adventure, helping them grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Outside of school, she enjoys travelling, exploring new places and embracing new experiences.

Miss Emily Walthew

Miss Walthew completed a Level 3 Early Years and Education course in Scotland, which included working two days a week at the local primary school. She has been working with children for approximately seven years in various settings, such as a nursery, primary education, and nannying.

A passionate hockey player, Miss Walthew regularly plays for a local team. She recently returned from travelling for six weeks in Southeast Asia and, a couple of years ago, travelled around New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia.

Miss Beth Griffiths

Miss Griffiths is currently working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, having previously worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, where she supported children throughout their early learning journey.

Since joining Hatherop Castle Nursery, she has been warmly welcomed by the team and enjoys helping to create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and confident to learn. She is passionate about supporting every child to thrive and takes great pleasure in seeing their confidence and personalities grow.

Mrs Susannah McKenzie

Following the completion of an HND in Early Childhood Studies, Mrs McKenzie trained as a Hospital Play Specialist and has spent the past 20 years specialising in communication, interaction and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

She is passionate about understanding how children learn and communicate, and how educators can nurture and support each child’s individual development. She particularly enjoys outdoor learning and the opportunities that Forest School provides for exploration, discovery and personal growth.

Outside of school, she enjoys exploring the countryside with her two dogs, Molly and Tilly, and supporting her two teenage sons with their hockey matches and outdoor adventures.

Miss Lucy Millen

Miss Millen joined Hatherop Castle School at the beginning of the year, supporting the team across a variety of roles. She is passionate about early childhood education and supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a nurturing school environment.

Miss Millen holds a Publishing Diploma from Oxford Media and Business School and has a keen interest in creative writing, particularly songwriting and poetry. She is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification in Childcare and is also a qualified paediatric first aider.

Outside of school, Miss Millen enjoys spending time with her two sons, Raffy and Arthur. As the middle child of five siblings, family has always played an important role in her life.

Miss Laura Roberts (support/cover)

Following a 20-year career in sales, marketing and communications, Miss Roberts pursued her passion for education, completing her PGCE at University College London in 2013. She has since gained over 12 years of teaching experience in leading schools in Dubai, working with children from Nursery through to Year 6.

As a mother of two grown-up daughters, a Girlguiding Rainbow Leader and a volunteer supporting children with additional needs, Miss Roberts brings a wealth of experience to her role. She is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.