Welcome
Who's who in the EYFS team 2024-25?
Hello our names are Mrs Henson and Mrs Oliver.
Mrs Henson is Assistant Headteacher and the EYFS Phase Lead.
Mrs Oliver is the EYFS Year Lead and teaches Donaldson on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
We have buckets of fun and learning planned this year and we are very excited to be apart of your first year of school!
Mrs Henson Mrs Oliver
EYFS Classes
Mrs Bainsfair (M,T,W)
Mrs Oliver (W,Th,F)
DONALDSON
Hello I'm Mrs Bainsfair and I teach in Donaldson class on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I am also the Forest School Lead at Westwood and enjoy teaching Forest School to our EYFS pupils on Wednesdays.
I was very excited to be able to welcome you all to our Reception classes at Westwood. I cannot wait to begin our learning journey together. We will have so much fun during our learning, lots of activities to do and books to read; as well as things to discover in our exploring and learning areas. I have recently qualified as a Forest School leader and can’t wait to share my love of outdoor learning with you all!
When I’m not at work I like to go for long walks in parks, woodlands and the coast with my family. I have two grandchildren who love to explore the woods, climbing tree, building dens and collecting natural objects. I am looking forward to finding out about the things that you like to do when you aren’t at school!
Hi! I'm Mrs Oliver. Teaching & leading EYFS is my absolute passion. I love learning with you in all of our areas, I particularly enjoy exploring outside and building in the construction area and painting in the creative area! I'm so excited to be a part of your school journey.
Mrs Stevens (M,T,W)
Mrs Cossins (W,Th,F)
MCKEE
Hi, I'm Mrs Stevens. I thoroughly enjoy being a reception teacher, not only playing a huge role in laying the foundations for their future success and learning, but also helping them grow in confidence and become independent learners. I particularly enjoy participating in play and pursuing the children's interests both inside and outside the classroom. Teaching early years keeps me on my toes; I'm always ready to capture their moment of curiosity and teach what is relevant to them at that moment in time. One of the greatest privileges, teaching reception, is seeing the progress the children are continuously making in all areas of learning and development. It is incredibly rewarding and I hope through my love and enthusiasm of teaching Early years, I can give children the best start in their school journey.
Hi everyone! My name is Mrs Cossins and I will be teaching McKee class this year. I am so excited to be working in EYFS. I truly believe that the early years of a child's life form who they will become in their adulthood and I love being able to be a part of this journey! My passion is in early years and I love nothing more than being able to see the children flourish and develop during their time with me, and most importantly have fun while doing it!
Outside of school I love spending time with my friends and going on adventures with my husband and daughter. We especially enjoy going to visit Zoos and Farms.
BUTTERWORTH
Hello my name is Mrs Revell and I am so excited to be teaching Butterworth in Reception this year! I love to read; some of my favorite books are Nick Butterworth’s Percy the Park Keeper books alongside Winnie the Pooh, Charlotte's Web and the Tiger that came to Tea! I enjoy baking with my children and all things arts and crafts!
INKPEN
Hello, my name is Miss Fuller and I am teaching a mixed Reception and Year 1 class this year! In my free time I enjoy taking long walks with my partner and dog. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
I am excited to be teaching in Inkpen this year. The best part of being a teacher in Reception/Year 1 is that no day is the same. I have the privilege of guiding and watching each of your children grow and blossom which always makes me smile!