Our Staff

As Headteacher, I’m delighted to welcome you to the team. I have the greatest pleasure in spearheading this team of experienced and professional staff who provide your children, our pupils, with an outstanding education on all levels. Our pupils learn from the best – from our inspirational teachers with a genuine passion for teaching to our staff that support these teachers and ensure that the school is safe and secure. Everyone in the team is key to ensuring that your children receive the best education in a nurturing and safe environment, allowing them to learn and grow as individuals.

Rebekah Millward, Headteacher

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher – Rebekah Millward

Deputy Headteacher – Katrina Spendlove

Assistant Headteachers – Natasha Hannaway, Katie Whittaker

SENDCO

Laura Manchester

Phase leaders

EYFS – Claire McDonnell

KS1 – Clare Dare

LKS2 – Cannie James

UKS2 – Danni Talbot–Groves

Class teachers

Year 6

Sycamore: Class Teacher: Craig Greenwood
Teaching Partners: Emma Riches, Chrissie Timbrell

Juniper: Class Teacher: Danni Talbot–Groves
Teaching Partners: Emma Riches, Chrissie Timbrell

Chestnut: Class Teacher: Hannah Caddy
Teaching Partners: Emma Riches, Chrissie Timbrell

Year 6 High Needs support: Marcus Harniman

Year 5

Rowan: Class Teacher: Barry Thompson
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran–Cruz, Kelly Thomas

Spruce: Class Teacher: Stewart Ratcliffe
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran–Cruz, Kelly Thomas

Willow: Class Teacher: Liz Howarth
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran–Cruz, Kelly Thomas

Year 5 High Needs support: Marcus Harniman

Year 4

Cedar: Class Teacher: Lauren Haines
Teaching Partners: Katie Clack, Mel Blythe, Kay Adams

Maple: Class Teacher: Joshua Reid
Teaching Partners: Katie Clack, Mel Blythe, Kay Adams

Alder: Class Teacher: Susie Ward
Teaching Partners: Katie Clack, Mel Blythe, Kay Adams

Year 3

Birch: Class Teacher: Cannie James
Teaching Partner: Sarah Trott

Hazel: Class Teacher: Hannah Thompson
Teaching Partner: Nicola Owen

Year 2

Pine: Class Teacher: Jane Millington
Teaching Partners: Sarah Mckenzie, Thomas Russell (Friday)

Beech: Class Teacher: Clare Dare
Teaching Partner: Lisa Dunn

Year 2 High Needs support: Catherine Hipwell

Year 1

Elm: Class Teacher: Jessica Peacey
Teaching Partner: Hannah Meakin

Teak: Class Teacher: Charlotte Griffith
Teaching Partner: Katrina Jackson

Year 1 High Needs support: Catherine Hipwell

Reception

Ash: Class Teacher: Nathan Foster
Teaching Partner: Lucy Rossell

Oak: Class Teacher: Claire McDonnell
Teaching Partner: Julie Folks

Pre-School

Acorns: Class Teacher: Sabrina Phillips
Teaching Partner:Emma Shipway

2s

Pine Cones: Class teachers Vicky Young, Rachel Rose, Thomas Russell

Support staff

Attendance & Family Support – Amy Andrews

Family Support – Carly Amos, Sonia Eeles

Bridge – Katy Whitmore, Habeebah Poopola, Gemma Taylor

Learning Mentor – Charlie White

High Needs Support Year 1/2 – Catherine Hipwell

High Needs Support Year 5/6 – Marcus Harniman

Lunch staff – Annie Powell, Bev Loader, Kelly Davies, Cassie W, June, Inita B. Fiona C, Leashia Hamblin, Lisa Bullock–Hoskins, Claire Childs

Site manager – Stuart White

Administrator – TBC

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