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Useful Reading Aides

Reading Guide

The reading guide button allows the user to have a reading guide that will appear on the y & x axis. (Think of it like using your finger to guide you eyes over the words you should be reading on a book).

Highlight Reading Guide

The hightlight reading guide button allows the user to have a reading guide that will highlight a strip on the page to view.

MRS BURTON (HEADTEACHER)

Mrs Burton has many important roles in school, including keeping us safe and making sure that we enjoy school and learn as much as possible.  She is an integral part of Coton, leading a fantastic team of staff.

In school Mrs Burton is responsible for Safeguarding as DSL, English, Pupil Premium, Staffing, Budget, ECT manager, Teaching and Learning, Standards and Staff Appraisal. Mrs Burton prioritises mental health and well-being for everyone at Coton.

She has worked across a range of Infant and Primary Schools and has a wealth of experience.

Mrs Burton has two teenage daughters who like to keep her busy. She loves to be creative with displays and is very musical with a love for the theatre and 60’s and 70’s music including The Beatles and Abba. Mrs Burton keeps healthy by going to the gym and loves going for walks with Sprocket.

MR MELVILLE (DEPUTY HEADTEACHER)

Mr Melville is  the deputy head teacher and teaches in Year 6. He is responsible for Maths and Writing. He leads the school Parliament and supports Mrs Burton with lots of jobs across school. Mr Melville supports with behaviour and is a mentor for new teachers in school. He is also our Deputy Safeguarding Lead. In his spare time he likes bike riding and is a Harry Potter fan.

Paediatric First Aider

MRS JONES (ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER AND SENCO)

 

 

Mrs Jones is our Assistant Headteacher and SENDCO and also teaches in Reception class for part of the week with her wealth of experience in the Early Years.  She is an active  member of the Senior Leadership Team. In school Mrs Jones is responsible for SEN; EAL; Early Reading/phonics; EYFS and KS1 phase; Lunchtime Staff; Behaviour; Attendance; ECT mentor and coach.

Mrs Jones is also a Deputy DSL and provides Pastoral and Inclusion support.

Paediatric First Aider

MRS BUTLER

Mrs Butler teaches Early Years on Thursdays and Fridays. She is a trained Forest School lead and will be helping us to develop a nature area at the side of our school field.  Music is one of Mrs Butler’s greatest passions and she has been part of many choirs and can play a few instruments. Mrs Butler also loves the outdoors, whether it be going for a peaceful stroll along the canal or a hike through the Peak District with her husband.

MISS SMITH

Miss Smith our school business manager and enjoys being part of our amazing team.

She comes from a recruitment and managerial background and has a busy family life with two dogs, two cats and two little children.

MISS MACFARLANE

Miss MacFarlane is the Year 1 teacher and is getting married in April, soon to be Mrs Beardsley!

“I love going on long walks with my dog Benji. I also enjoy baking, especially baking chocolate cupcakes. In my spare time, I enjoy reading a range of different books and spending time with my family and friends.”

 

MISS HARDING

Miss Harding teaches Year 5 children. She leads History and is part of our PE team! Miss Harding has a passion for sport and PE.  She has played Netball since she was 11 years old and has played competitively for our region.
She STILL plays Netball twice a week! She enjoys travelling and some of her favourite places she has been to are, New York, Florida, and Italy. She also enjoys taking her dog, Ronnie, out for adventures.

MRS PANTON

Mrs Panton  teaches our Year 2 class. She loves films and music. Mrs Panton leads Sciene, Art and DT.   She also supports an an Early Career Teacher mentor.

In her car, Mrs Panton loves singing along to musical songs. Unusually she has eight giant African Land Snails! A lovely teacher friend gave them to her as a gift. Mrs Panton loves a good roast dinner, even better if it is cooked for her! Her favourite bit is the pork crackling!

MRS WILKINS

Mrs Wilkins teaches Year 3/4. She loves being creative and is a professional musician! She has two rescue cats and loves going on hikes in the countryside.

MR ADAMS

Mr Adams is the Year 3/4 teacher. He used to be an IT technician so has lots of computer knowledge. The teachers are very happy to have him on hand to help. He is a scout camp leader in his own time

MRS KINSELLA

Mrs Kinsella is our school business assistants, working in the office every day.

She has got a range of amazing administration skills and loves working at Coton and being part of the team.

She two young children who keep her on her toes and enjoys reading and going out for family walks.

 

MRS WHITBY

Mrs Whitby teaches Year 5 in the mornings and teaches across Key Stage 2 in the afternoons. She loves reading and the outdoors. Her extended family includes an elderly dog, chickens and she recently added Dwarf Lop rabbits to the mix.

MRS COOPER

Mrs Cooper is part of our support staff team and has a vast amount of experience in supporting children.
She is based in our Year 3/4 class and will also cover across school. She loves spending time with her family.

MRS POULTNEY

 

Mrs Poultney is a Teaching Assistant in our Reception class and part of our reading squad team. Her favourite subjects are Maths and Art. She enjoys reading, running, and going on adventures with her family.

MRS BRACE

Mrs Brace has worked here for (lots of) years. She is a teaching assistant in our school and she loves Maths! Mrs Brace has a passion for shopping and motor cross! She would love to live near the beach. When she was younger she wanted to be a paramedic because she loves blood and gore! Mrs Brace is part of our pastoral support and helps our children to grow emotionally.

MRS RUTLAND-JONES

Mrs Rutland-Jones is one of our amazing teaching assistants and is based in Year 6 although will also cover across school.

She has two young children and two dogs who keep her busy. She loves the outdoors and going on family holidays.

MRS MAILER

Mrs Mailer is a very active member of our school who enjoys sport. She has a wealth of experience of teaching gymnastics. She is a Teaching Assistant in school and she enjoys doing first aid. She mainly works with the children in Reception.

MRS BEST

Mrs Best is one of our teaching assistants who helps across school. She enjoys baking cakes and drawing/colouring. She is a co-chair of the FPTA.  She loves spending time with her family, especially her 2 girls. Mrs Best has some great talents including: street dance and used to be a lifeguard!

MRS HARRIS

Mrs Harris is the Cleaner in Charge and Kitchen Assistant. She opens and locks up our school every day and helps to keep our site safe.

MRS WILKS

Our Senior Lunchtime cook is responsible for preparing our school dinners and running the team in the kitchen.

MRS MORRIS

Kitchen Assistant

MRS REID

Mrs Reid is our Senior Lunchtime Supervisor. She helps to organise activities and lead the team in ensuring lunchtimes are safe and fun.

She enjoys reading crime thrillers, sewing, cooking, researching genealogy.
Her favourite past time is sitting with her feet up, supping tea and watching the rugby!

MRS CURZON

Mrs Curzon helps us at lunchtime.

She is a qualified teaching assistant and helps in school as a member of our reading squad team as well as supporting in classes.

MISS MIDDLETON

MRS BAKER

Mrs Baker is one of our lunchtime ladies. She has two girls aged 17 and 20. Mrs Baker loves the outdoors and is either walking her dog or caring  for her two horses. 

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