Staff 

"The Manager and Staff are inspiring role models. They teach children to share and be kind towards each other … Children's individual needs are exceedingly well met by the attentive and kind staff.” OFSTED REPORT 2019

Mrs Irving (Head of Early Years)

Mrs Irving is an invaluable asset to the Early Years team and has a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. Mrs Irving holds a BA (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status that specialises in the Early Years.  Mrs Irving is passionate about educating and shaping tomorrow's generation, today. As a mother of two young boys, she is naturally warm-hearted,  and instils compassion and friendliness to those that she interacts with. 

Nettie Evans (HLTA)

Nettie has been a part of the Longtown team for 20 years. She has a wealth of experience working with children from the Early Years up to Year 6. Nettie has a passion for outdoor learning and is our Forest School Teacher. Nettie has a natural and warm way with the children and understands and picks up on their needs, strengths and passions very quickly. 

 Jenny Lewis

Pre-School mum Jen is qualified to Level 2 in Childcare. Kind and always ready to help, Jen particularly enjoys the “understanding the world” area of the EYFS; she loves cooking and gardening with the children and introducing them to animals, nature and the environment around them. Jen enjoys building trusting and warm relationships with the children and their families

Daisy Lewis

Daisy is also a former Pre-School mum and is a great asset to the team. Her compassion and kindness resonates and her love of the outdoors is shared with the wider team.