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Larkfields Infant School

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Who's Who

Come and meet the staff at our school.

 

Leadership Team

 

Nichola Irwin: Mrs Irwin is the Head Teacher; she is responsible for running the school including the quality of teaching and learning. She co-ordinates staff development, performance management and assessment. She is the designated lead for Child Protection, Safeguarding and Looked After Children. Mrs Irwin is a reading champion and leads the development of reading. 

 

Carla Smith: Mrs Smith is the school SENco and deputy designated lead for child protection and safeguarding. Mrs Smith also leads on Mental Health.

 

Year 2 Staff

Kerry Bear: Mrs Bear is currently teaching a Year 2 class. She is Key Stage 1 leader and . Mrs Bear mentors initial teacher training students. She leads Maths and Science.

 

Catherine Taylor: Mrs Taylor is currently teaching in Year 2. She leads PE and co-leads Music.

 

Nicola Bunker: Mrs Bunker teaches in Year 2 on Thursdays and Fridays and is a reading champion.

 

Year 1 Staff 

Rob Gritt: Mr Gritt is new this academic year to Larkfields and is currently teaching in Year 1. He leads Music and is the schools Oracy Champion. 

 

Edwina Bamford: Miss Bamford shares a Year 1 class with Mrs Robertson. She leads Design and Technology and co-leads Early Years. 

 

Beth Robertson: Mrs Robertson leads Art & Design and co-leads Music. She shares a Year 1 class with Mrs Bamford.

Reception

Hope Lager: Mrs Lager is currently teaching in Reception. She leads History and Geography and co-leads Early Years.

 

Daisy Smith: Miss Smith is currently teaching in Reception and leads Computing and RE.

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Assistants & Care Workers

 

Tina Clarke –  is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 2 who leads funfit and 1st Class Number
Julie Jones –  is a Teaching Assistant working in Reception who leads on ASD
Teresa Reed – is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 1 who leads on language interventions and interactive music.
Clare Bostock –  is currently a Teaching Assistant in Year 1 and is also the school's ELSA

Helena Tooth –  is a High Level Teaching Assistant and leads our intervention programme and is a reading champion. 
Joanne Turner –  is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 2 and is also the school's ELSA. Mrs Turner is the school's main First Aider. 

Jodie Theakstone - is a Teaching Assistant working in Reception. 

Katie Thompson- is a Care Assistant supporting children in Year 2.

Jade King - is a Care Assistant supporting children in Year 1.

Justine Lloyd - is our general support assistant to teaching staff. 

 

Office Staff

Natalie Cochrane – School Administrator

Jane Maltby – School Administrator and Attendance Champion 

Jade King- School Receptionist on Fridays

 

Cleaning Team

Olena Zymenko - Cleaner in Charge

Eleanor Allsopp – Cleaner

The Nest Staff 

Adele Beeton- The Nest Supervisor 

Joanna Kalinowska- The Nest Deputy Supervisor

Elaine Garford- The Nest Playworker

Lauren Spooner- The Nest Playworker

Tamara Diah - The Nest Playworker

 

 

Midday Supervisory Assistants

 

 Julie Crunkhorn, Vicky Lloyd, Joanna Kalinowska, Adele Makin, Jean Shelton and Tamara Diah.

Justine Lloyd- supports the Lunchtime Nurture Club and some of our Tier 1 Mental Health interventions.

 

Kitchen Staff

 

Amanda Bestwick-Stevenson is the Cook Supervisor. She is assisted by Marlena Domalewska, Jill Grzesiczek and Vicky Lloyd.

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