Our staff

Executive Headteacher:  Jo Graham                             

Head of School:  John Peach                             

Assistant Head/SENCO: Rosi Mahoney                                                    

Premises Manager: Gary Inkin     

Interim School Business Manager: Kat Moult                       

Finance Officer: Verona Walters

Receptionist & Administrator: Katherine O'Kane

We pride ourselves that the staff team at Robert Owen are long standing and know the local community well.  Staff  are committed to their own professional development that fits with the changing needs of the nursery, children and families.

I want to thank you all so much for your care and contribution of W's learning and development.  I am so happy she had this opportunity to be herself and flourish.  I can't thank you enough for helping her to become the W we all know and love!.  Now W is ready for her next adventure' (Parent of July 2019)

Leadership team is friendly and approachable' (PS 2016)

What a great place. I think children are very lucky to attend Robert Owen.

'Reception perfection and everything works really well (ME PS 2016)

There are three nursery classes of mixed aged children who are 2, 3 and 4 years old.   Each class team is led by a qualified teacher (with QTS), and well supported by a  strong team of Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Assistants qualified to level 2, 3 and above.  

We ensure there are always sufficient staff to give the children the care, attention and teaching and learning opportunities they need.  Our staffing is in line with the recommended staff: child ratios which are set by DfE and are a part of the statutory framework which are;

2 year olds                                       1 adult to 5 children

3 - 4 year olds   core day             1 adult to 13 children                                                      

Extended day                                  2 year olds 1 adult to 5 children

                                                             3-4 year olds 1 adult to 8 children.

'I really enjoy working in a school that has such a passion for Early Years Education that value our relationships with families and, most importantly, where children are at the centre of all that  we do.’(Staff quote, Ofsted ns report, July 2013)

  'The office staff are fantastic at helping with any issues I have, very friendly too.  Tapestry is a great way for us to see how our son is getting on with lots of different activities. The app is a great new feature.' (LS PS2016)