Sandra joined the School in 2024 as Head of the Pre‑Prep, having previously led the Special Educational Needs provision at Sevenoaks Prep School and RGS Prep, Guildford, along with leadership experience at The Study School, New Malden. She is passionate about education and takes a research‑led approach, combining innovative practice with a strong appreciation of tradition. Originally from France, Sandra has also lived and worked in the videogames industry in Spain before moving to the UK to complete her teaching degree. She is an ISI Inspector, and her daughter, Jasmine, attends the School. Outside of school, Sandra can often be found with a book in hand, attempting to complete what are usually overly ambitious reading challenges on Goodreads – with the firm belief that picture books absolutely count. She enjoys travelling to keep her language skills sharp, always fitting in at least one Spanish‑speaking country each year and her favourite Pokemon is Eevee.

Els holds a degree in Early Years Education and has worked in the education and early years sector for almost ten years. She is passionate about helping children thrive in her care, supporting them to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. She believes that every child deserves the guidance and encouragement needed to reach their full potential and takes great pride in creating a happy, nurturing environment where children can flourish.

Outside of work, she enjoys musical theatre and spending time with family and friends. Her favourite food is pasta, her favourite colour is pink, and autumn is her favourite season. She has a particular fondness for elephants and enjoys any opportunity to combine her love of creativity and performance through her interest in musical theatre.

Zoe trained at Chiltern Nursery Training College and holds NNEB and RSH qualifications. With more than 30 years of experience in education and the early years sector, she has enjoyed a varied and rewarding career. Her roles have included establishing holiday clubs for children of all ages, serving as Head of Nursery at Hurst Lodge Preparatory School in Ascot, and teaching across Year 1, Reception and EYFS. She has also worked closely with families as a nanny, maintaining lasting relationships with the children she cared for, all of whom are now grown up with families of their own.

She believes it is a privilege to nurture and teach young children and is passionate about creating opportunities for every child to learn, grow and flourish. Committed to making early childhood full of wonder, creativity and discovery, she strives to bring a sense of magic to everything she does.

Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, and spending time outdoors with her dog, Frankie. A keen netball player and walker, she is happiest during the autumn months, surrounded by nature and her favourite colour, green.