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ISA competition success
We are delighted to share that we have seen considerable success in the recent ISA writing and book cover competitions. Pupils participated in a variety of ways, with some choosing to enter individually, showcasing their own creativity and talent, while others contributed as part of a whole-class effort, demonstrating teamwork and collaborative skills. Both approaches resulted in impressive outcomes, reflecting the dedication and enthusiasm of all those involved. We are extremely proud of every participant and we are pleased to highlight their achievements. The results of these competitions are listed below:
Book Cover Competition:
Reception Category - First Place - Parsons Green Prep
Year 1 Category - Highly Commended - Parsons Green Prep
Year 5 Category - Second Place - Soyee
ISA Poetry Writing Competition:
Year 1 Category - Special Mention - Hector J
Young Storytellers Competition:
Most fabulous location – Parsons Green Prep Reception
Most adventurous story – Parsons Green Prep Year 1B
Most believable character – Parsons Green Prep Year 6
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Staff
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Tim Cannell
Mr Cannell has a wealth of experience of working in education. For the past 30 years he has worked in the independent sector holding a variety of senior roles, including 14 years as Head. This included a few years as Head at PGP before being promoted to the Head of Governance and Business Development. He has been a school Governor, Chair of the Cathedral Choir Schools Association and sits on three educational trusts, including the IAPS trust. He is a ISI Inspector. He can be contacted at headofgovernance@parsonsgreenprep.co.uk.
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Marcus Waring
Mr Marcus studied a Postgraduate in Periodical Journalism at the London College of Printing in 1999 and worked as a journalist and editor in travel for 15 years, with roles ranging from freelancing for national newspapers, magazines and websites to being the managing editor for a lifestyle management company. He has covered a variety of stories, from extreme snowmobiling in Russia and surfing in Australia to hotel reviews and city guides. He joined PGP in 2015 after project-managing a new website and prospectus. He oversees the website, the social media channels, the Book Bag email, advertising, the end-of-term newsletter. He deals with anything which needs to be proofed, punctuated or printed and liaises with local nurseries, educational consultancies, relocation agents and the media.
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Alex Jarrett
Alexander Jarrett (Mr Alex) joined PGP in January 2025. Mr Alex has a PGCE and BA (Hons) in history from Roehampton University and was previously Head of English, Head of Humanities and a sports teacher at Aberdour School. He prepares pupils for 10+ and 11+ entrance examinations and was previously a member of the senior management team at Hurlingham School and Parkgate House. Mr Alex enjoys writing and plays hockey at club level.
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Beth Dinsmore
Miss Beth studied Primary Education at Durham University for three years and has extensive experience of the 11+ curriculum and the London prep school context. She is a keen hockey player and plays every weekend for a local club. As a keen sportswoman, she supports the teaching of PE in Years 5 – 6 with Mr Tom. Miss Beth is also joint Lead for Prep Mathematics with the Head, Dr Edmonds. She has been at PGP since 2020 and during the summer holidays enjoys travelling, sailing and reading novels.
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Lee Bradshaw
Mr Lee studied as an actor at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and enjoyed an exciting TV and film career before deciding to change his direction in life to become a teacher. He received his PGCE in Primary Education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Before his move to PGP, he was a teacher in Richmond and was an Early Years Team Moderator for the Richmond and Kingston boroughs. He has been at the forefront of the Early Years transformation at PGP and is excited to provide children with endless opportunities to discover and learn.
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Hannah Tomlinson
Miss Hannah gained her BA degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the University of Roehampton. In her previous role she was the Nursery Lead and Teacher at Holy Trinity Primary School, Richmond. Prior to this, Miss Hannah was the Reception Teacher at Ark Oval Primary Academy and the Early Years Manager for Ultimate Activity Camps. Miss Hannah holds a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualification and has experience of working with families across the globe, including as a volunteer for Project Gambia. She has a background in performing arts including main stage performances.
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Zara Allen
Miss Zara Allen joined PGP in January 2025 to work alongside Miss Lucy until she took over the role of Year 1 Class Teacher after half-term in February 2025, when Miss Lucy went on maternity leave. Miss Zara gained a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education and has Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Brighton. She has a PGCE from Kingston University. Miss Zara has previously worked at Maple Infants’ School and Nursery as a KS1 Teacher and SENDCo, Fern Hill Primary as a Year 1 Class Teacher and Patcham Infants, amongst other schools.
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Mark Booth
Mr Mark gained his MA in Educational Leadership and Management at Liverpool Hope University, his PGCSE with QTS at Middlesex University and a BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Studies from the University of Surrey. He holds a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership. Mr Mark is currently employed at Oryx International School, Doha, as a Class Teacher and English Lead. Previously he worked at Al Wataniya International School in Qatar and St Paul’s and All Hallows’ C of E School, London.
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Rachel Cherry
Rachel Cherry joined Parsons Green Prep with a wealth of experience, having held senior leadership roles with oversight of SEND and as Head of Pre-Prep, Early Years and as Deputy Head Academic. Miss Rachel read Anthropology at the University of Cambridge, has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the University of Nottingham. Miss Rachel was awarded a distinction for her Master of Teaching degree at the University of London (UCL).
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Lydia Cozens
Miss Lydia was educated at Kingston Grammar School and read Philosophy for her BA at the University of Nottingham. Her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) was gained at the University of Buckingham. Miss Lydia’s previous role was as a class teacher at Eaton House the Manor and she has experience of teaching all subjects across the primary age range. Miss Lydia is passionate about voluntary work, with charities in the UK including UNICEF, Mencap and the British Red Cross, and overseas, mainly in Africa. Miss Lydia is also a member of a local touch rugby team.
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Emma Dougan
Miss Emma was appointed as the teacher of singing and music from January 2025 and leads PGP’s choir. Miss Emma has a BA (Hons) in Acting from the University of Essex and a Diploma (DipLCM) with distinction in Music Theatre Performance from the University of West London. She is a singing and acting tutor for Stagecoach Queens Park, Gems Performing Arts, Tanya Ravljen’s Music and Tuition and for The Covent Garden School Dance and Theatre School. Miss Emma has taught a wide range of age groups and successfully led school choirs and their performances for local community projects. She was a drama teacher at Pippa Pop-ins Nursery and a singing and drama tutor at the Unlimited Performance Company. Previously she supported pupils with SEND at Wyvil Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary, Holborn. Miss Emma will be available for musical theatre 1-1 tuition in addition to her teaching commitment at PGP.
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Hannah Guy
Miss Hannah read for her BSc in Management at the University of Bristol and her PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) specialising in Primary education to 11+ at Bath Spa University. She has taught at King’s Oak Academy where, amongst a breadth of roles focused on enabling pupils’ progress in English, maths and science, she was Modern Foreign Languages Lead and prepared pupils in Year 6 for national examinations. Previously Miss Hannah coached gymnastics to a high level at the T30 Gymnastics Club.
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Brendan Honnery
Mr Brendan read for his Bachelor in Journalism and Communications at the University of Queensland and his primary teaching qualification (PGCE) at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Mr Brendan is an experienced primary teacher and has taught all subjects across the primary school age range, most recently in a school in Richmond, as well as at prep schools across London. He has a special interest in history, geography and languages and has experience of teaching and leading Latin in a school.
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Claude Lalande
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Karolina Micor
Miss Karolina is our resident pianist, offering 1-1 piano lessons since January 2024. She holds a BA in classical/jazz piano and in economics.
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Alekha Ranasinha
Miss Alekha read for her BSc (Hons) at Royal Holloway University of London and her PGCE in Education with QTS at the Institute of Education, University College (UCL). She is currently a class teacher at Richard Cobden Primary School and previously a class teacher and PSHCE Lead at Marshgate Primary.
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Victoria Robinson
Miss Victoria completed her BA (Hons) in French at the University of Manchester, gained a PGCE in French and English from the University of Cambridge and has studied at the Sorbonne, Paris. Previously, she taught French at Christ Church New Malden Primary School, the Junior School King’s Canterbury and King’s College Junior School, Wimbledon. Miss Victoria continues to support older pupils with GCSE examination preparation.
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Alison Sugden
Miss Alison has been at PGP for nearly ten years and teaches art to Years 1 to 6. She studied textile design at Manchester Polytechnic and worked for various furnishing fabric companies in their design studios. When not working at PGP, Miss Alison has her own business making curtains, blinds, cushions and other furnishings for the home.
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Tom Simpkins
Mr Tom studied Sport and Exercises Science at Hull University and has a wide range of teaching experience, having taught in independent schools with ages spanning Reception to Year 13. He is a keen sportsman and is a current member of the Wimbledon Club and Richmond Park Golf Club. Mr Tom has been the Head of PE and Sport since he joined in September 2019. He is committed to delivering a diverse curriculum, where the children are exposed to an array of different sports at a young age.
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Ruth Bellamy
After graduating from Froebel College, Roehampton with a BA Honours in English with QTS in Early Years, Miss Ruth worked in client-facing roles in publishing before moving into education. Miss Ruth holds a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification and has experience of working with children of all abilities, including children who have SEND and those who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).
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Gemma Cane
Miss Gemma studied a Cache Diploma in Childcare and Education at Richmond College. Once qualified, she worked in private nurseries with the one and two-year-olds and two and three-year-olds before joining Parsons Green Prep in 2011.
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Suzie Cane
Miss Suzie gained her Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for teaching and learning in schools through the UK Open College. She joined Parsons Green Prep in 2016 and is an assistant in early years supporting the children in Reception. In 2025 Miss Suzie gained her Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) with the UK Open College.
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Ellie-Mae Daniels
Miss Ellie-Mae joined the Early Years team in January 2024. She was an Early Years Assistant and sports assistant at Redcliffe School for eight years and was previously a Teaching Assistant at The Hampshire School Chelsea. Ellie-Mae gained her Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Diploma from City & Guilds and holds a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She supports the Head of PE with sport and has a particular interest in tag rugby and football.
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Baigalmaa Davaajav
Miss Dava graduated from the Medical University of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. Upon completion of her degree, she worked as a GP. She then pursued education and teaching when she started working at a Montessori school in London. Miss Dava joined Parsons Green Prep as a Teaching Assistant in 2011.
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Aneta Laskowska
After graduating Miss Aneta worked in several primary and secondary schools in Poland as an English teacher, examiner and exam invigilator. She also worked in The Language School teaching English to children and adults. In 2007 she relocated to England and worked as a Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor in London schools. Miss Aneta started working at PGP in 2009. She is the Head of Teaching Assistants with experience of supporting the teaching and pastoral care of children in Reception through to Year 3.
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Celine Lemerle
Miss Celine was born in Paris and studied Constitutional Law and Politics as well as Mandarin and Chinese History at the Sorbonne. After graduating, she worked as a marketing and sales manager for a French fashion magazine before moving to Chicago. Her three children attended PGP when it first opened in 2001 and all have very fond memories of their time here. They are still in contact with some former classmates. She joined PGP in 2005 as a French teacher before taking charge of Health and Safety in 2010.
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Ferne Watts
Miss Ferne joined PGP in September 2021 as Head of Admissions following a career in property. Originally starting out as an estate agent, she then worked as a legal secretary for many years before obtaining her Legal Executive qualifications in her early thirties, specialising in conveyancing and affordable housing development. Miss Ferne is the first point of contact for prospective parents looking for a place at the school.
Office and other staff
| Members of Staff | Title |
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| Mrs Lucinda Waring | Proprietor |
| Mr Tim Cannell | Head of Governance and Business Development |
| Mr Marcus Waring | Head of Marketing and member of the Governance Team |
| Admin Staff | |
| Mrs Celine Lemerle | Health and Safety Officer (part-time) |
| Mrs Ferne Watts | Admissions Registrar |
| Support Staff | |
| Mr Alex Howard | IT Manager (part-time) |
| Mr Sean Ryan | Premises Support (part-time) |
Teachers
| Members of Staff | Title |
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| Mr Alex Jarrett | Head, Lead for English, DDSL and SLT |
| Miss Beth Dinsmore | Head, SLT and Lead for Prep Mathematics – on maternity leave |
| Mr Lee Bradshaw | Head of Pre-Prep (Reception – Year 2), DSL, Year 2L Teacher and SLT |
| Mrs Hannah Tomlinson | Head of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, DDSL, Reception Teacher and SLT – on maternity leave |
| Miss Zara Allen | Year 1 Teacher and Pre-Prep Maths Coordinator |
| Mr Mark Booth | Year 4 Teacher |
| Miss Rachel Cherry | Special Education Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) (part-time) |
| Miss Lydia Cozens | Lead for Teaching, Learning and Assessment and Year 4 Teacher |
| Miss Emma Dougan | Teacher of Singing and Music (part-time) |
| Miss Hannah Guy | Year 5 Teacher |
| Mr Brendan Honnery | Year 3 Class Teacher and Lead for Media |
| Mrs Claude Lalande | Bilingual Teacher of French (part-time) |
| Miss Karolina Micor | Pianist (part-time) |
| Miss Alekha Ranasinha | Year 2A Teacher |
| Miss Victoria Robinson | Teacher of French (part-time) |
| Mrs Alison Sugden | Specialist Teacher of Art (part-time) |
| Mr Thomas Simpkins | Head of PE |
| Teaching Assistants | |
| Miss Gemma Cane | Teaching Assistant in Year 1 and Lead First Aider |
| Miss Suzie Cane | Teaching Assistant in Reception |
| Miss Ellie-Mae Daniels | Teaching Assistant in Reception – on maternity leave |
| Miss Ruth Bellamy | Teaching Assistant in Year 1 |
| Ms Baiglmaa Davaajav | Teaching Assistant in Year 2 |
| Miss Aneta Laskowska | Head of Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistant in Year 3 |
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