Graham Andre

Assistant Head of KS2
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I have worked in Education for over two decades, with roles ranging from school cleaner and secretary to teaching assistant and most recently class teacher. After several years of indecision and fear of paperwork I finally bit the bullet, completing a part time degree in Education and Training Studies and became qualified through the GTP route. I have experience in teaching all year groups, from Reception to Year 6
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Tara Hopkinson

Assistant Head of KS1
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Unbelievably, this is my ninth year working in Reception at Lanesend Primary School; my first teaching post having completed my PGCE at Bath Spa University. Prior to this, I studied at the University of Southampton and gained my degree in English Language and Literature. I am Early Years Lead and a member of the Progression Team, with responsibility for Early Years and Transition, supporting children and their
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Tabitha Wren

Year R Teacher
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I have been a member of Lanesend Primary School for six years where I was lucky enough to join the team as a Newly Qualified Teacher. I am currently teaching in Reception. My teacher training took place in Bristol, where I studied a degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by a PGCE in Primary Education at the University of Brighton. Here, I specialised in Early Years and Key Stage One- my favourite ages
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Eloise Jacobs

Year R Teacher
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This is my first year as a qualified teacher, and I feel very lucky to be teaching in such an inclusive school like Lanesend Primary! I recently graduated from the University of Chichester in the summer of 2022, with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Having had a range of experiences in Primary Schools and Early Years settings during my training, I am excited to bring what I have gained from these experiences
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Nicky Domoney

Year 1 Teacher
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This is my eleventh year working at Lanesend Primary School. During this time, I have undertaken a range of varied and rewarding roles. Initially I began working within the 'Team Around The Child' Team and then in January 2016, I transferred into the Early Years Team as a Learning Support Assistant. I absolutely adore working in Early Years and have been supported over time to develop in my role achieving HLTA
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Gemma Hinkley

Year 1 Teacher
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This is my first year at Lanesend Primary and I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to join such a friendly and unique team. Before joining Lanesend I worked for 16 years at another island primary school.Since the age of five I was determined I wanted to be a teacher and 17 years later here I am doing my dream job and loving every day. I completed my teaching degree at St Mark and St John’s in
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Katie Lewis

Year 2 Teacher
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I feel very lucky to be a member of Team Lanesend and have been part of the school for about eight years now.When I left school I trained to be a teacher and once I had qualified I worked at an infant school in Northamptonshire. Living away from the Island was fun, but having been spoilt with a childhood of sunshine, walks and beaches we decided to return. Moving back after ten years away was exciting! I
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Lizzie Westbrook

Year 2 Teacher
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I am in my fifth year of working in year 3 since joining Lanesend. I have responsibility for PE and sport across the school. We have some amazing sports people in our school which also helps my love of winning!Out of school I play for Gurnard netball club with my sister Karen. I also have a Shetland pony called Dave who my nieces love to to ride and take for walks! He even came into school for show and tell
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Kayleigh Adams

Year 2 Teacher

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This is my first year as a teacher and I feel very proud and excited to be a part of Team Lanesend! I completed a large part of my teacher training at Lanesend in Year 6, so I feel very happy to be a part of the team in a more permanent capacity. Living and teaching on the Isle of Wight is a dream come true.Before teaching, I completed my BA degree in Graphic Design, where I then spent ten years running my own
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Jessica McQueen

Year 3 Teacher
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This is my fifth year teaching at Lanesend Primary School, where I was lucky enough to get my first teaching post. I have been fortunate to have taught in Year 2, Reception and now in Year 1. I studied at Winchester University and have fulfilled placements in a range of schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. I was part of The University of Winchester Netball Team and I now play in the Isle of Wight Netball
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Katie Foad

Year 3 Teacher
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This is my first year as a teacher and I feel privileged to be a part of team Lanesend. I trained at a very small school, so coming to Lanesend has been a big change for me but I have loved every minute! Before teaching, I spent 6 years studying, as well as working in mental health on the Island. This taught me a lot about the importance of wellbeing and mindfulness, which I aim to bring into practice in my
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Chloe Fuller

Year 3 Teacher
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Becky Brailsford

Year 3 Teacher
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Although I am new to Team Lanesend, I have been teaching for over 20 years. Initially I taught on the mainland, in a junior school in Glastonbury. After nine years there I moved to the island and have since taught in a middle school and two primary schools before arriving here in September. During my career I have taught across the whole of Key Stage 2 and also in Years 7 and 8 (though I much
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Dan Owen

Year 4 Teacher
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I am delighted to have joined the team at Lanesend and feel very fortunate to be able to work with all the fantastic children, families and adults in the school. Before qualifying as a teacher, I travelled, lived and worked in several countries around the world. I taught English in schools below the slopes of Mount Fuji in Japan; worked at an international school in one of the most hazardous cities in the
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Libby Routledge

Year 4 Teacher
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This will be my first year as a qualified teacher, and I am so excited to be teaching at Lanesend! I completed my final placement here in Year 4 during my third year of university, and I am really pleased to be working alongside such an amazing team during my ECT year. I graduated from the University of Winchester in the summer of 2022, with a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education.When I’m not in the classroom, you
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Tayler Skinner

Year 4 Teacher
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I am excited to now be a part of the Lanesend family in my first year of teaching after completing my PGCE with schools direct through Winchester University. I am currently teaching year one, and the class of Clouds Hill. I have a background degree in Theatre Design, where I specialised in children’s theatre, which I studied at Nottingham Trent University. I have a passion for creativity and like to add that flare
read more...

Lorna Punter

Year 5 Teacher
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This is my first year teaching at Lanesend Primary and I feel privileged and fortunate to have joined such a wonderful team at such a unique and extraordinary school!Before joining Lanesend, I grew up in a hamlet here on the island attending local schools and enjoying all the wonderful opportunities island life offers. After a gap year spent backpacking across Europe and three years at university, I settled in
read more...

Shannon Squibb

Year 5 Teacher
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I have just joined team Lanesend for my first year of teaching. I was lucky enough to complete my teacher training at Lanesend so already feel like part of the family. I am currently teaching in year 5 and am excited to bring everything I have learnt throughout my training to the classroom.
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Jessica Dove

Year 5 Teacher
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I feel very lucky to be part of team Lanesend after having studied a Masters in Primary Education at the University of Winchester. Having experienced a range of schools and educational environments during my training years, I am excited to bring what I have gained from these experiences to Lanesend. I have a specialism in Art and Design and love to participate in art activities outside of school, as well as
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Wanda Wall

Year 6 Teacher
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Hello, I am Mrs Wall and I joined the Lanesend Team in September, as a teacher in Year Six.When I was a child I loved reading, art, reading, drama and reading. My ambition was to work in a book shop or a library!I went on to study for a degree in drama, integrated arts and creative writing, which was lots of fun.I started teaching in London as a year 5 and 6 teacher and then moved to different schools in Surrey. My
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Elisa Jones

Year 6 Teacher
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I am Miss Jones, I am the teacher for Baggy Point class, in Year Five. This is my second year as a ‘real teacher’ and I am loving every minute. My class are gorgeous, and luckily, are on board with my passion of all of things theatre. I have been a member of the Wight Strollers since I was 5. I have been on their committee for almost two years and lead the carnival side of things too.
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Georgia Dyer

Year 6 Teacher
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2019-2020 is my tenth year at Lanesend. I first joined the team in 2010 when we were still known as Love Lane. Having been a pupil at Love Lane myself it truly felt like ‘coming home’ and it has been great to see the school evolve and grow so incredibly during my time here. Before I joined Lanesend, I worked at Sandham Middle School for sixteen years. It was during this time that I really developed a love for
read more...

Graham Andre

Assistant Head of KS2
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I have worked in Education for over two decades, with roles ranging from school cleaner and secretary to teaching assistant and most recently class teacher. After several years of indecision and fear of paperwork I finally bit the bullet, completing a part time degree in Education and Training Studies and became qualified through the GTP route. I have experience in teaching all year groups, from Reception to Year 6
read more...

Tara Hopkinson

Assistant Head of KS1
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Unbelievably, this is my ninth year working in Reception at Lanesend Primary School; my first teaching post having completed my PGCE at Bath Spa University. Prior to this, I studied at the University of Southampton and gained my degree in English Language and Literature. I am Early Years Lead and a member of the Progression Team, with responsibility for Early Years and Transition, supporting children and their
read more...

Tabitha Wren

Year R Teacher
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I have been a member of Lanesend Primary School for six years where I was lucky enough to join the team as a Newly Qualified Teacher. I am currently teaching in Reception. My teacher training took place in Bristol, where I studied a degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by a PGCE in Primary Education at the University of Brighton. Here, I specialised in Early Years and Key Stage One- my favourite ages
read more...

Eloise Jacobs

Year R Teacher
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This is my first year as a qualified teacher, and I feel very lucky to be teaching in such an inclusive school like Lanesend Primary! I recently graduated from the University of Chichester in the summer of 2022, with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Having had a range of experiences in Primary Schools and Early Years settings during my training, I am excited to bring what I have gained from these experiences
read more...

Nicky Domoney

Year 1 Teacher
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This is my eleventh year working at Lanesend Primary School. During this time, I have undertaken a range of varied and rewarding roles. Initially I began working within the 'Team Around The Child' Team and then in January 2016, I transferred into the Early Years Team as a Learning Support Assistant. I absolutely adore working in Early Years and have been supported over time to develop in my role achieving HLTA
read more...

Gemma Hinkley

Year 1 Teacher
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This is my first year at Lanesend Primary and I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to join such a friendly and unique team. Before joining Lanesend I worked for 16 years at another island primary school.Since the age of five I was determined I wanted to be a teacher and 17 years later here I am doing my dream job and loving every day. I completed my teaching degree at St Mark and St John’s in
read more...

Katie Lewis

Year 2 Teacher
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I feel very lucky to be a member of Team Lanesend and have been part of the school for about eight years now.When I left school I trained to be a teacher and once I had qualified I worked at an infant school in Northamptonshire. Living away from the Island was fun, but having been spoilt with a childhood of sunshine, walks and beaches we decided to return. Moving back after ten years away was exciting! I
read more...

Lizzie Westbrook

Year 2 Teacher
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I am in my fifth year of working in year 3 since joining Lanesend. I have responsibility for PE and sport across the school. We have some amazing sports people in our school which also helps my love of winning!Out of school I play for Gurnard netball club with my sister Karen. I also have a Shetland pony called Dave who my nieces love to to ride and take for walks! He even came into school for show and tell
read more...

Kayleigh Adams

Year 2 Teacher

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This is my first year as a teacher and I feel very proud and excited to be a part of Team Lanesend! I completed a large part of my teacher training at Lanesend in Year 6, so I feel very happy to be a part of the team in a more permanent capacity. Living and teaching on the Isle of Wight is a dream come true.Before teaching, I completed my BA degree in Graphic Design, where I then spent ten years running my own
read more...

Jessica McQueen

Year 3 Teacher
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This is my fifth year teaching at Lanesend Primary School, where I was lucky enough to get my first teaching post. I have been fortunate to have taught in Year 2, Reception and now in Year 1. I studied at Winchester University and have fulfilled placements in a range of schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. I was part of The University of Winchester Netball Team and I now play in the Isle of Wight Netball
read more...

Katie Foad

Year 3 Teacher
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This is my first year as a teacher and I feel privileged to be a part of team Lanesend. I trained at a very small school, so coming to Lanesend has been a big change for me but I have loved every minute! Before teaching, I spent 6 years studying, as well as working in mental health on the Island. This taught me a lot about the importance of wellbeing and mindfulness, which I aim to bring into practice in my
read more...

Chloe Fuller

Year 3 Teacher
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Becky Brailsford

Year 3 Teacher
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Although I am new to Team Lanesend, I have been teaching for over 20 years. Initially I taught on the mainland, in a junior school in Glastonbury. After nine years there I moved to the island and have since taught in a middle school and two primary schools before arriving here in September. During my career I have taught across the whole of Key Stage 2 and also in Years 7 and 8 (though I much
read more...

Dan Owen

Year 4 Teacher
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I am delighted to have joined the team at Lanesend and feel very fortunate to be able to work with all the fantastic children, families and adults in the school. Before qualifying as a teacher, I travelled, lived and worked in several countries around the world. I taught English in schools below the slopes of Mount Fuji in Japan; worked at an international school in one of the most hazardous cities in the
read more...

Libby Routledge

Year 4 Teacher
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This will be my first year as a qualified teacher, and I am so excited to be teaching at Lanesend! I completed my final placement here in Year 4 during my third year of university, and I am really pleased to be working alongside such an amazing team during my ECT year. I graduated from the University of Winchester in the summer of 2022, with a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education.When I’m not in the classroom, you
read more...

Tayler Skinner

Year 4 Teacher
Email me here

I am excited to now be a part of the Lanesend family in my first year of teaching after completing my PGCE with schools direct through Winchester University. I am currently teaching year one, and the class of Clouds Hill. I have a background degree in Theatre Design, where I specialised in children’s theatre, which I studied at Nottingham Trent University. I have a passion for creativity and like to add that flare
read more...

Lorna Punter

Year 5 Teacher
Email me here

This is my first year teaching at Lanesend Primary and I feel privileged and fortunate to have joined such a wonderful team at such a unique and extraordinary school!Before joining Lanesend, I grew up in a hamlet here on the island attending local schools and enjoying all the wonderful opportunities island life offers. After a gap year spent backpacking across Europe and three years at university, I settled in
read more...

Shannon Squibb

Year 5 Teacher
email me here

I have just joined team Lanesend for my first year of teaching. I was lucky enough to complete my teacher training at Lanesend so already feel like part of the family. I am currently teaching in year 5 and am excited to bring everything I have learnt throughout my training to the classroom.
read more...

Jessica Dove

Year 5 Teacher
Email me here

I feel very lucky to be part of team Lanesend after having studied a Masters in Primary Education at the University of Winchester. Having experienced a range of schools and educational environments during my training years, I am excited to bring what I have gained from these experiences to Lanesend. I have a specialism in Art and Design and love to participate in art activities outside of school, as well as
read more...

Wanda Wall

Year 6 Teacher
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Hello, I am Mrs Wall and I joined the Lanesend Team in September, as a teacher in Year Six.When I was a child I loved reading, art, reading, drama and reading. My ambition was to work in a book shop or a library!I went on to study for a degree in drama, integrated arts and creative writing, which was lots of fun.I started teaching in London as a year 5 and 6 teacher and then moved to different schools in Surrey. My
read more...

Elisa Jones

Year 6 Teacher
email me here

I am Miss Jones, I am the teacher for Baggy Point class, in Year Five. This is my second year as a ‘real teacher’ and I am loving every minute. My class are gorgeous, and luckily, are on board with my passion of all of things theatre. I have been a member of the Wight Strollers since I was 5. I have been on their committee for almost two years and lead the carnival side of things too.
read more...

Georgia Dyer

Year 6 Teacher
email me here.

2019-2020 is my tenth year at Lanesend. I first joined the team in 2010 when we were still known as Love Lane. Having been a pupil at Love Lane myself it truly felt like ‘coming home’ and it has been great to see the school evolve and grow so incredibly during my time here. Before I joined Lanesend, I worked at Sandham Middle School for sixteen years. It was during this time that I really developed a love for
read more...

Team Lanesend

Headteacher and Deputy

Graham Andre

Tara Hopkinson

Tabitha Wren

Eloise Jacobs

Nicky Domoney

Gemma Hinkley

Katie Lewis

Lizzie Westbrook

Kayleigh Adams

Jessica McQueen

Katie Foad

Chloe Fuller

Becky Brailsford

Dan Owen

Libby Routledge

Tayler Skinner

Lorna Punter

Shannon Squibb

Jessica Dove

Wanda Wall

Elisa Jones

Georgia Dyer

Teachers

Graham Andre

Tara Hopkinson

Tabitha Wren

Eloise Jacobs

Nicky Domoney

Gemma Hinkley

Katie Lewis

Lizzie Westbrook

Kayleigh Adams

Jessica McQueen

Katie Foad

Chloe Fuller

Becky Brailsford

Dan Owen

Libby Routledge

Tayler Skinner

Lorna Punter

Shannon Squibb

Jessica Dove

Wanda Wall

Elisa Jones

Georgia Dyer

Inclusion Team

Graham Andre

Tara Hopkinson

Tabitha Wren

Eloise Jacobs

Nicky Domoney

Gemma Hinkley

Katie Lewis

Lizzie Westbrook

Kayleigh Adams

Jessica McQueen

Katie Foad

Chloe Fuller

Becky Brailsford

Dan Owen

Libby Routledge

Tayler Skinner

Lorna Punter

Shannon Squibb

Jessica Dove

Wanda Wall

Elisa Jones

Georgia Dyer

LSAs

Graham Andre

Tara Hopkinson

Tabitha Wren

Eloise Jacobs

Nicky Domoney

Gemma Hinkley

Katie Lewis

Lizzie Westbrook

Kayleigh Adams