We have eleven classes in our school. There are 3 classes of Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 children with 2 classes in Year 5. All classes are mixed ability, however children may be grouped for particular aspects of their learning within their classroom to allow them to be supported and challenged within their learning journey. Children are supported within their class by their class teacher as well as our team of teaching assistants. Children with more specific needs e.g. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) will be supported through more focused individual or group work during the school day.
In line with Government guidelines, all teachers receive 10% non-contact time in order to carry out Planning, Preparation and Assessment of pupil progress (PPA Time). In order to maintain continuity for children, PPA time at Nyewood is carried out by established staff at the school by Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants.
All of our staff, whether directly supporting children in class or not, are dedicated to ensuring our children reach their full potential, feel safe and feel happy during their time at the school. If you wish to speak to any member of staff, please do not hesitate to contact them via the office or directly in person.
Senior Leadership Team:
Mr. Tom Spurle (Headteacher)
Mr. Ollie Hughes (Deputy Headteacher)
Mrs. Kim Wood (Interim Assistant Headteacher and Year 3/4 Phase Leader) currently on maternity leave
Mrs. Kate Miller (Inclusion Manager)
Mrs. Mindy Fowler (Business Manager)
Year 3 team:
Miss. Abby Erskine - Salisbury Class
Miss. Molly Hutchinson- Canterbury Class
Mrs. Kerra Benbow/Mrs. Emily Lipscombe - Westminster Class
Mrs. Lynne Lee
Mrs. Emma Bradley
Mrs. Leanne Spearpoint
Mrs. Helen Eldridge
Year 4 team:
Mr. Chris Galloway - York Class (Interim Year 3/4 Phase Leader)
Miss. Lydia Battour - Exeter Class
Mr. Chris Campbell - Chichester Class
Mrs. Helen Eldridge
Mrs. Serena Mann
Mrs. Emma Oakes
Mrs. Karen Smith
Year 5 team:
Miss. Bea Young - Guildford Class
Miss. Chloe Bleach - Oxford Class
Miss. Gemma Beattie
Mrs. Ellie Willard-Mills
Year 6 team:
Miss. Sophie Weller - Gloucester Class
Mrs. Carol Owers - Peterborough Class
Miss. Emma Grantham - Lichfield Class
Mrs. Sally-Ann Baker
Mrs. Nina Hansford
Inclusion Team
Mrs. Kate Miller - Inclusion manager
Mrs. Zoe Chandler - SEND provision
Mrs. Wendy Baker - ELSA
Mrs. Christine Banks - LSA
Mrs. Sarah-Jayne Edwards - LSA
Mrs. Sian Elliman- LSA
Mrs. Sherryl Urquhart- LSA
PPA Cover
Mrs. Donna Williams
Mrs. Rachel Reynolds
Administration team:
Mrs. Emma West (Finance/Healthcare Lead)
Miss. Becky Evans (Receptionist/Fundraising and Wellbeing Lead/Youth Mental Health First Aider)
Mrs. Emma Barnes (PA to the Headteacher/Transition and Attendance)
Premises staff:
Mr. Mark Weller (Premises Manager)
Midday meal supervisors:
Mrs. Tracy White
Mrs. Sherryl Urquhart
Mrs. Sarah-Jayne Edwards
Miss. Emma Bradley
Mrs. Louise Gillen
Mrs. Rachel Reynolds
Mrs. Wendy Baker
Miss. Gemma Beattie
Mrs. Ellie Willard-Mills
Mrs. Serena Mann
Chartwells Kitchen Team:
Agnes and Sophia