Our Team

Mrs Jones has been our Head Teacher for over a decade and has deep, personal roots in our local community, with her own mother having grown up as a 'Lizard girl'. She cares passionately about Landewednack and is immensely proud of the dedicated team of staff around her and the wonderful pupils who make up our school family.

For Mrs Jones, school life is entirely 'all about the children', and she is deeply committed to the well-being, happiness, and achievements of each and every individual.

As well as managing the strategic leadership of the school, Mrs Jones is very much a 'hands-on' Head Teacher. She loves nothing more than welcoming a child into her office to share a piece of work they are particularly proud of, celebrating their hard work and success with one of her highly prized special stickers.

Alongside her leadership role, Mrs Jones is also the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). In these vital roles, she works tirelessly to ensure that all children receive the tailored strategies, care, and support they require to flourish both during their time at Landewednack and in their wider lives.

Miss Carey teaches our older pupils in Year 5 and Year 6, playing a vital role in guiding them through their final years at primary school and carefully preparing them for their exciting transition to secondary school. With her calm, reassuring manner and dedicated approach, she works tirelessly to ensure that every child achieves their absolute best and grows in confidence during their time in her classroom.

Alongside her class teaching, Miss Carey is also our Assistant Head Teacher. In this leadership role, she works closely with Mrs Jones behind the scenes, contributing to the strategic vision, planning, and key decisions that help our school continue to thrive.

Miss Carey generously gives up her time outside of the school day to run a variety of popular after-school clubs. From supporting our Year 6 pupils in the 'Super Sixes' club to nurturing a love for technology in coding club, and inspiring environmental awareness in our eco-club, she provides wonderful opportunities for children to explore new interests and develop key skills

Elaine is our longest-serving member of staff and a much-loved part of the school community. Over the years, she has supported and cared for generations of families, and some of the parents of our current pupils fondly remember her from their own time at the school. Her own family ties to Landewednack are equally strong, having watched both her son and her grandchildren thrive as they went through the school.

Soon after joining the team, Elaine became a staff governor, demonstrating her deep commitment to the school's leadership early on. This dedication continues today, as she remains an active and valued member of our Local Monitoring Committee.

Elaine works primarily with our Razorbills class, supporting pupils in their learning and development, while also working across other areas of the school when needed. She delivers daily phonics lessons, helping children to develop the essential reading skills that provide the foundation for future learning.

Beyond the classroom, Elaine is renowned as our talented 'Wardrobe Mistress' for school productions. Her creativity, organisation and attention to detail help bring performances to life, ensuring every child feels confident and ready to shine on stage.

Elaine also provides pastoral support and offers encouragement, reassurance and a listening ear to children throughout the school day. She supervises and supports pupils at lunchtime, helping to create a safe, happy and positive environment for all. Her warmth, dedication and wealth of experience make her an invaluable member of our team and a familiar, trusted presence for pupils and families alike.

Miss Honey teaches our Year 3 and Year 4 children, bringing a vibrant, enthusiastic, and upbeat energy to her classroom every day. She is a truly engaging teacher, and her legendary storytelling voices are second to none, bringing learning to life and capturing the imaginations of her pupils.

With her personal love for the theatre and amateur dramatics, Miss Honey pours her creativity and enthusiasm into directing our Key Stage 2 summer production each year, helping our older children find their confidence and shine on stage.

In keeping with her lively personality, Miss Honey also introduced 'Funky Friday'—a popular lunchtime session where children can join her in dancing to music on the field.

A genuinely kind, warm, and deeply caring teacher, Miss Honey holds high expectations for all her pupils because she wants every child to reach their full potential. She leads her classroom with clear boundaries and immense encouragement, ensuring that her pupils always know they are supported, valued, and capable of great things.

We are also incredibly lucky to receive frequent visits from Miss Honey's dog, Maisie, who has become Choughs' much-loved, unofficial class therapy dog. Maisie brings an extra layer of pleasure to our school day, and her visits are always welcomed by both children and staff alike.

Mrs Bray works mainly within our Choughs class, where she supports pupils in their learning and development. She has a wonderful, lifelong bond with Landewednack, having attended the school as a child before later seeing her own sons grow up and flourish here too.

Alongside her classroom support, she delivers daily phonics lessons, helping children build the vital reading and language skills that form the foundation for their learning. She also supervises at lunchtime and is always on hand to offer encouragement and support to children throughout the school day.

As our official school photographer, she captures the many memorable moments that make school life so special, and she works with the local press to showcase our pupils' achievements within the wider community.

Mrs Bray works hard to produce our weekly school newsletter, compiling information from a variety of sources to keep families informed about school life. Through the newsletter, she shares important updates, celebrates pupils' achievements and captures the many memorable moments that make our school community so special.

Alongside her classroom responsibilities, Mrs Bray provides pastoral support for pupils and volunteers to accompany our cross-country runners at events, where she encourages and celebrates their efforts and successes. Her caring nature, creativity and enthusiasm help make our school a welcoming and supportive place for all.

Kate works across both our Choughs and Puffins classes and also provides support throughout the wider school. She delivers a daily phonics lesson, helping children to develop the confidence and skills they need to become successful readers.

As our Pastoral Lead, Kate plays a key role in supporting the wellbeing of our pupils. Trained in Trauma Informed Schools (TIS), she provides guidance, encouragement and support to children and families, helping to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and understood.

Kate is also our specialist in PSHE and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). She delivers weekly lessons to pupils and informative sessions for parents, helping to strengthen the partnership between home and school and ensuring these important areas of learning are approached with confidence and care.

Outside the classroom, Kate's enthusiasm for exercise and fitness shines through. She choreographs and rehearses dance routines for our school productions, inspiring children to develop their confidence, creativity and teamwork skills. Her expertise, energy and dedication make her an invaluable member of our team.

Miss Turner plays an important role in supporting children across the school. She delivers NumberSense lessons to our Choughs class and leads a daily KS1 phonics group, helping pupils to build strong foundations in both mathematics and reading.

As a qualified Autism Champion, Miss Turner works with a range of children across the school, providing tailored support and helping to ensure that every pupil can access learning and achieve their full potential.

Miss Turner is also Forest School trained and, alongside Mrs Humby, delivers a weekly Wild Tribe session for our KS1 children. These outdoor learning experiences encourage exploration, independence, resilience and a connection with the natural world.

In addition, Miss Turner regularly provides cover within our Nursery and supervises at lunchtime, offering support and encouragement to children throughout the school day. Her versatility, nurturing approach and commitment to inclusive learning make her a highly valued member of our team.

Miss O'Neill is our newest member of staff and has quickly become a valued part of our school family. As our Early Years and Key Stage 1 teacher, she brings strong teaching skills, enthusiasm and dedication to her role, ensuring that children receive the very best start to their learning journey.

Miss O'Neill's warm, calm and supportive manner helps to create a nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to learn. Her excellent organisational skills and commitment to every child's progress make her an invaluable member of our team.

Through her positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, Miss O'Neill has already made a significant contribution to our school community, and we are delighted to have her as part of our team.

Miss Humby works primarily with our older EYFS children across Puffins and Little Lizards, our Early Years Unit. Holding a Level 3 Early Years qualification, she is able to work within EYFS ratios and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to supporting our youngest learners.

Miss Humby is also an experienced and qualified Autism Champion, providing valuable support to both pupils and staff. Having recently achieved her Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant qualification, she offers a high level of academic and pastoral support, particularly for children on our Special Educational Needs Register, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

Through her nurturing approach, strong understanding of child development and expertise in supporting children with additional needs, she helps children build the confidence, independence and skills they need to flourish, ensuring that every child receives the care and encouragement they need to thrive.

She delivers a daily phonics lesson, helping children to develop the essential early reading skills that form the foundation for future learning. Miss Humby also provides targeted speech and language interventions, supporting children to develop their communication skills and grow in confidence.

As a trained Wild Tribe practitioner, Miss Humby delivers weekly Wild Tribe sessions for our EYFS and Key Stage 1 children. Working closely with Miss Turner, who is Forest School trained, they provides engaging outdoor learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, resilience, teamwork and a love of the natural world.

In addition, Miss Humby holds a current Paediatric First Aid certificate, helping to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our youngest learners. Her extensive qualifications, specialist knowledge and caring nature make her a highly valued member of our team and an important source of support for children, families and colleagues alike.

June has been a valued member of the Landewednack team for many years and, as one of our longest-serving staff, has supported and cared for generations of local families. Her own roots here run incredibly deep; June was a pupil at Landewednack herself, later a school parent, and is now a proud grandparent to children within the school. Because of this lifelong connection, many of our current parents fondly remember June from their own time as children within our school community.

Over the years, June has undertaken a variety of roles, including Teaching Assistant, Playgroup Leader and Nursery Teaching Assistant. She is now our Nursery Manager, bringing an unmatched wealth of experience, institutional knowledge and quiet dedication to her role.

June is a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner and holds a current Paediatric First Aid certificate, ensuring that the welfare, safety and development of our youngest children are always at the heart of her work. She also delivers targeted speech and language interventions for our younger EYFS children, helping them to develop the communication skills that are so important for learning and confidence. June has also completed specialist training to serve as our Nursery and Wraparound Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring this vital protective cover is always in place.

With her warm, genuine manner and great sense of humour, June builds strong, comfortable relationships with children and families alike. She has a wonderful ability to make every child feel completely valued, stable and cared for, and is a reassuring presence for both children and parents. June's long experience, local knowledge, and dedication to the children in her care make her a deeply valued and much-loved member of our school team.

Another one of our past pupils and now a school parent herself, Milly is an experienced Nursery Practitioner with a Level 3 Early Years qualification. She has a deep passion for early years education and provision, alongside a strong interest in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Her enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication to early childhood development make her a highly valued part of our Early Years team.

Milly is passionate about continuing her professional development, consistently keeping pace with ever-changing best practices within early years provision to ensure our youngest learners receive the very best start. To complement her early years expertise, she has completed a range of specialist training through Dingley’s Promise. This equips her with extensive knowledge and practical strategies to seamlessly weave individualised support into our daily nursery environment, helping to ensure that every child thrives.

Working closely with our school SENDCo, Mrs Jones, Milly acts as the Nursery SENDCo within our Early Years Unit. Together, they ensure that early years provision is beautifully tailored, carefully planned, and implemented so that records, assessments, and support plans are maintained to a high standard. Through this collaborative approach, Milly helps to ensure that children and families receive effective, timely, and well-coordinated support from their very first steps at school.

With her meticulous attention to detail, caring nature, foundational early years knowledge, and commitment to inclusion, Milly plays an important role in helping every child feel valued, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

Ange has been part of the Landewednack team for many years and works within our Early Years Unit, primarily on Mondays. She is also our After School Club Leader, creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment where children can relax, play and learn at the end of the school day.

Ange brings a wonderful blend of practical skills, common sense and good humour to her role. She holds a current paediatric first aid qualification, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children is always paramount, while her excellent cooking and baking skills are always put to good use to provide engaging and meaningful experiences.

As a talented crafter and seamstress, Ange has used her creativity to make a range of soft furnishings and resources for our Early Years Unit, enhancing the learning environment and helping to create inviting spaces where children can learn, play and explore. In After School Club, she enjoys sharing her skills with the children, leading activities such as knitting, sewing, pom-pom making and a variety of other creative crafts that encourage patience, perseverance and imagination.

With her wealth of experience, practical talents and ability to turn her hand to almost anything, Ange creates opportunities for children to learn new skills, express their creativity and enjoy spending time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Miss Turner is a highly valued member of our wider school community who supports us across a variety of roles on an as-needed basis. Whenever her availability allows, she provides vital on-call cover across the school when we need someone to step in for sickness, staff training, or annual leave. Alongside this, she is brought in as a specialist tutor to provide high-quality, targeted intervention in English and Mathematics.

As a fully qualified teacher, she brings that extensive expertise beautifully into both of her roles at our school. She brings a wonderful blend of professional knowledge, a positive can-do attitude, and a cheerful disposition. Her exceptional classroom management and high standards of educational support ensure that learning remains engaging and consistent, whether she is assisting in class or leading a tutoring session.

With her remarkable versatility and wealth of experience, Miss Turner has the unique ability to turn her hand to almost any age group. She is equally at home supporting our youngest 2-year-olds as she is guiding our oldest 11-year-olds, adapting her approach effortlessly to meet the individual needs of every child.

Mrs Tattersall is another long-standing member of staff whose dedication to Landewednack runs incredibly deep. In fact, she was already welcoming families here when some of our current parents were pupils themselves! Her connection to the school spans generations—having been a pupil here herself, then a school parent, and now a proud grandparent to children in the school. Landewednack, along with its staff and pupils, holds a very special place dear to her heart.

As the secretary of a small school, Mrs Tattersall holds a wonderfully varied role where she truly turns her hand to absolutely anything. She is the friendly face greeting our children and parents each morning, and the person managing our attendance procedures, school finances, and HR behind the scenes.

Whether she is handling complex administrative duties or stepping in to sort out unexpected everyday mishaps, Mrs Tattersall approaches everything with unwavering dedication, care, and a deep commitment to keeping our school running smoothly for everyone.

Shona has been a dedicated and reassuring presence at Landewednack for many years, caring for our school environment inside and out. Her connection to our community is deeply personal, as her own children attended Landewednack, and she continues to treat the school with that same family care.

Shona goes above and beyond to support the team, whether she is helping to move furniture during the holidays or bringing festive cheer by beautifully decorating our school Christmas tree.

During the holidays, she dedicates her time to deep-cleaning the building, and we always know when Shona is at work because she brings a wonderful, uplifting energy, happily working away to music.

Shona is the trusted person who opens up the school early each morning, making sure everything is warm, welcoming, and ready for the staff and children to arrive. At the end of the day, she safely locks up the premises, ensuring our school remains secure overnight. Her long-standing loyalty, and helpful nature make her a vaulable member of our school family.

Barty Bradley is our wonderful school reading dog who visits us a few times a week alongside his human, Taz Bradley. Barty is an amazingly gentle Newfoundland whose calm, reassuring presence creates a beautifully relaxed environment for our pupils.

He loves nothing more than settling down to 'listen intently' as the children read to him, helping to build their confidence and nurture a lifelong love for books (and dogs).

Barty’s visits are incredibly popular and always a true highlight of the week. He is genuinely loved by staff and children alike, bringing an abundance of joy, comfort, and smiles to our entire school community.