Year 1

Miss Parry

I am delighted to be joining the school community as a qualified teacher and Phonics Lead. I qualified in 2021 with a First-Class Honours degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, and since then I have gained five years of valuable teaching experience across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 at a school in Stoke-on-Trent. During my studies, I also had the opportunity to work in a private nursery, which provided me with a strong understanding of children’s development and the importance of creating positive experiences during the earliest stages of their education.

I am passionate about ensuring that every child is given the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to become successful, independent and lifelong learners. I believe that children learn best when they feel happy, valued and supported, and I strive to create a nurturing and engaging environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. I particularly enjoy working with younger children and supporting them as they develop their independence, curiosity and confidence.

I have a particular passion for phonics and early reading, recognising these skills as fundamental to children’s future learning and success. Phonics provides children with the essential foundations they need to become confident readers and writers, and I am passionate about ensuring that all children develop a strong understanding of these skills from the very beginning of their education. I am very excited to take on the role of Phonics Lead and look forward to working closely with pupils, colleagues and families to promote a love of reading and ensure that every child has the opportunity to become a confident and enthusiastic reader.

Alongside academic development, I believe strongly in helping children develop the wider knowledge, confidence and life skills they need to fulfil their ambitions. It is incredibly rewarding to see children discover their interests, overcome challenges and develop the self-belief to recognise what they are capable of achieving.

Outside of school, I enjoy keeping active and spending time outdoors. I can often be found at the gym, walking my dog Chester, playing football or enjoying a game of badminton with my dad. As a Trentham resident, I am particularly excited to be joining a school within my local community. I am looking forward to getting to know the children, families and staff and to playing an active role in contributing to the school and the wider Trentham community.

Mrs Wilson

I have experience working with children from Nursery through to Year 6. I enjoy creating fun, engaging and inclusive learning experiences where children feel happy, valued and confident. I believe every child is unique and love getting to know their individual personalities, interests and strengths, helping them to recognise what they can achieve. Before moving into education, I worked as an Associate in a law firm specialising in fraud. Whilst I enjoyed this role, I knew that my passion was working with children. I therefore studied Education Studies at Staffordshire University alongside various school-based roles before completing my teacher training with Keele and North Staffordshire Education Trust. My experiences within education have confirmed my passion for supporting children as they grow in confidence and independence. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and travelling.