Lydalls People

At Lydalls, we believe that our outstanding practice is dependent on the quality of our staff. For this reason all our staff, who work with children, hold early years qualifications and take part in regular professional development training.

Teaching Staff

We have a team of fully qualified early years specialist teachers that include a head teacher and two full time teachers.

Nursery Nurses

We have a team of Nursery Nurses who have completed a two year training in the development, health and education of children from birth to eight years, and hold the Nursery Nurse Examination Board (NNEB) certificate.

Teaching Assistants

Our team of teaching assistants all have extensive experience and hold or are working towards a National Vocational Qualification in early education and childcare.

Chameleon Club

The coordinator and support staff for our extended services all have extensive experience and hold a National Vocational Qualification in early education and childcare.

Administrators

We are supported by a bursar and an administrator, both of whom have relevant qualifications and wide experience.

Others

The smooth running of the school depends on the assistance of a number of other staff members including a cleaner, cook and kitchen assistant.

The School Governors

The school governors play an important part in the life of the school. They work closely with the Headteacher and have a general responsibility for overseeing every aspect of the school, its standards, activities and welfare.

The governors meet regularly to discuss the curriculum and other issues concerning the management of the school and they are involved with the appointment of staff. The governors also make regular visits to the school.

There are four parent governors who are elected by parents. When appointed, they must have a child attending the school, but they do not have to stand down when their child leaves, as their maximum term of office is four years.

The Headteacher and two members of staff are also members of the governing body, along with three community and two local authority governors.

Photographs of current staff and governors are displayed in the entrance hall. Minutes of governors' meetings and contact details are also displayed.