Staff Bios (ID 1500)

• Mrs Crofts
  Headteacher
  Mrs Crofts

  I am Mrs Crofts and I am the Headteacher of the school. Apart from my husband, my favourite creature is my dog, Monty. I also love Chinese food, walking in the countryside and travelling to different countries. When I am not in school, I enjoy singing in a choir, practising yoga, reading historical novels and doing puzzles and jigsaws.

• Mrs Allcott
  Family Support Worker
  Mrs Allcott

  I'm Mrs Allcott, your Family Support Worker. I can offer support for lots of issues your family may be facing. I live with my husband, two teenage children and two aged cats. When I'm not at work I love gardening, narrow-boating, knitting, crochet and church bellringing.

• Mrs McHugh
  Administrator
  Mrs McHugh

  I'm Mrs McHugh and I work in the school office Monday to Thursday. My husband is Scottish and we have two children, and two dogs – we all like being outside and going camping and walking are two of our favourite things to do. In school I often run Craft Club or a Games Club and am a keen member of the Eco Team – we recently installed a nature camera; we feed the birds and grow plants as well as litter pick in the village.

• Miss Rush
  Teaching Assistant
  Miss Rush

  I am Miss Rush (soon to be Mrs Radford) and I am a Teaching Assistant, known by the children for having 'slay' nails! My favourite time of the year is October for it being Halloween, spooky & the Autumn time. I enjoy gymnastics and dancing, being arty and spending time with my children, Grayson and Mila.

• Mrs Cole
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Cole

  My name is Mrs Cole. I work mostly with Years 5 and 6 and in Key Stage One; supporting the children in my role as a teaching assistant. When I'm not working in school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and doing jigsaw puzzles. I also play netball weekly, help with the Junior Church at my local church and enjoy meeting friends for a coffee and cake!

• Mrs Smith
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Smith

  I am a teaching assistant with a love for art, crafts and all things colourful. I'm a fan of Italian food, good films and a touch of leopard print. When I'm not faffing about with the school displays, I'm usually out walking my crazy dog, Reggie (who occasionally takes the lead). I enjoy dancing with friends, listening to Oasis, and cheering from the sideline as my sons play football.

• Mrs Gilbride
  Administrator
  Mrs Gilbride

  I am Mrs Gilbride and I work in the school office on a Friday and job share with Mrs McHugh. I love walking my dog Lottie, gardening and have just started learning to make pottery, which is fabulous and great fun. I don't like spiders!

• Miss M Skinner
  Teaching Assistant
  Miss M Skinner

  I am Miss Skinner and I'm a teaching assistant who helps to shape young minds and always has a first aid kit close by especially in PE. I love following my favourite football team and demolishing a Chinese takeaway like it's a competitive sport. I also love to watch the 1% club and smash those ‘tricky' questions whilst pretending it's ‘just a bit of fun'.

• Mrs Peploe
  Teacher
  Mrs Peploe

  I am Mrs Peploe and I am a teacher who enjoys craft activities both in and outside of school. I love baking , card making, crochet and knitting to name just a few. I am a member of the Scouting movement as a volunteer within the cub section. I enjoy eating trying local food both in this country and abroad especially the desserts. I have a cat Wispa who loves being part of whatever my family are doing and loves us to play with her.

• Mrs Isherwood
  Teacher
  Mrs Isherwood

  I am a teacher in Year 3 and 4 on Thursday afternoons and Fridays. I especially enjoy teaching science and PSHE. I also help the Eco Council continue their brilliant work making our school a greener place. Out of school my husband and I have 2 daughters, 2 cats and a crazy dog called Winston. At the weekends I really enjoy going to the cinema and being outside in the garden.