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Meet the Team

Senior Leadership Team

  • Headteacher – Dr. Canniford
  • KS1 Phase Leader – Miss Walker
  • EYFS Phase Leader – Mrs. Hobson
  • Welfare and Attendance Officer – Mrs. Botterill
  • Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) – Mrs. Widdowfield

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Nursery & Reception

Nursery - Saplings
  • Mrs. Hobson (Teacher – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs)
  • Miss Jackson (Teacher – Fri)
  • Miss Sanderson
Reception - Acorn
  • Mrs. Matten (Teacher – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
  • Mrs. Sheehan (Teacher – Wed)
Reception - Chestnut
  • Miss Slater (Teacher – Mon, Tues, Wed)
  • Mrs. Sheehan (Teacher – Thurs, Fri)
Reception Support Team
  • Mrs. Warrillow
  • Miss Carrington

Key Stage 1 (KS1) – Year 1 & Year 2

Year 1 - Oak

  • Mrs. Calvert (Teacher – Mon, Tues, Wed)
  • Mrs. Catt (Teacher – Thurs, Fri)

Year 1 - Birch

  • Miss Foers (Teacher – Mon, Tues, Wed)
  • Miss Doran (Teacher – Thurs, Fri)

Year 2 - Alder

  • Ms. Beedie (Teacher)

Year 2 - Willow

  • Miss Walker (Teacher)
KS1 Support Team
  • Mrs. Ratcliffe
  • Mrs. Everard
  • Mrs. Phillips
  • Miss Alexander
  • Mrs. Kirby

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)

  • Mrs. Richardson – Works across all year groups
  • Miss Hutchinson

Administration Team

  • Mrs. Dixon – Office Administrator
  • Mrs. Gracias – Administration Assistant
  • Mrs. Doughty – Bursar (Fridays only)

Our team is committed to ensuring that all children feel supported, challenged, and inspired in their learning journey at Carr Infant School.

Staff Development at Carr Infant School

At Carr Infant School, we highly value our staff and their ongoing professional development. We are committed to ensuring that all staff receive high-quality, bespoke training that meets both their individual needs and the needs of our pupils.

Our comprehensive staff development programme includes:

  • Up-to-date safeguarding training, ensuring all staff understand and follow the latest safeguarding procedures.
  • Medical training as required to support the well-being of children in our care.
  • Support from subject leaders, including guidance with weekly planning and team teaching opportunities.
  • Collaborative teaching, where teachers work together to reflect on and improve their practice.
  • Weekly staff training sessions, covering a broad range of curriculum disciplines throughout the year.
  • Showcase lessons, where exemplary practice is modelled, followed by in-depth post-lesson discussions.
  • Participation in the Joint Primary Professional Learning Day, promoting collaboration and shared expertise.
  • Joint training across local networks, with a focus on subject development and moderation.
  • Subject leader mentorship and support, helping teachers to develop leadership skills in their specialist areas.
  • Early Career Teacher (ECT) mentorship, providing tailored support for teachers in the early stages of their careers.
  • A strong support system for new staff, with assigned mentors to help them integrate smoothly into Carr Infant School.

By investing in the continuous professional development of our staff, we ensure that every teacher and member of support staff is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide the best possible education for our pupils.