As Headteacher at Loudwater, I love being part of a school where everyone knows one another, people genuinely care for each other and there is always support when it is needed. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is seeing children overcome challenges they once thought were beyond them and watching their confidence grow as a result. Our value of *Individuality* is particularly important to me, as I believe every child should be encouraged to be themselves and celebrate what makes them unique. Outside school, I enjoy football and a range of other sports, and I have recently discovered a love of paddleboarding. I am a big fan of indie music and love going to gigs, with Oasis and Kasabian among my favourite bands. I also enjoy building LEGO models, particularly Star Wars sets. A fun fact about me is that I once won a best dancer competition on a popular TV show simply by jumping up and down a lot!

I really enjoy being part of a supportive and welcoming team where everyone works together to help each other. I really value the positive relationships with colleagues and pupils that I have developed over the years. I find it really rewarding when I have worked with a pupil and they have their ‘lightbulb’ moment and make fantastic progress in their learning. It is also great when they have enjoyed something I have taught them so much that they extend their learning at home. The value that means the most to me is honesty. There is a saying: honesty is the best policy. Outside school, I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the theatre with my daughters.

Having worked at Loudwater School for nearly 30 years, being at school feels like being home. The children, their families, the staff and the whole school community are the reasons I have never wanted to move on. Every day brings something new, fun and rewarding! Our children make me proud to teach at Loudwater. In school, my favourite parts of the day are the parts when I can see the children understand, discover or enjoy something new. Smiles, laughter and learning are valued and encouraged in my classroom. Outside of school, I am starting to enjoy some new hobbies: learning how to garden so that the plants survive, keeping active at the gym, as well as my most favourite pastime – reading a good psychological thriller with a cup of tea. At Loudwater, our 6 values are all incredibly important, but if I were asked to choose the one that means the most to me, I would have to say empathy. Understanding how someone else is feeling and taking the time to listen can make a big difference. A well-known fact about me is my love for elephants and Aston Villa. Perhaps when I retire, I might get to see the elephants in their natural habitat and visit Villa Park more often.

I love the warmth and family feel of Loudwater, where everyone has a place and something special to bring.    The most rewarding part of working with children is seeing them recognise what they can do, feel proud of themselves and become excited to share their learning. Sometimes the smallest steps are the biggest achievements! The value that means most to me is Individuality: we all have our own strengths, challenges and ways of seeing the world, and I love celebrating what makes each child unique and helping them believe in themselves. Outside school, I enjoy photography and exploring new places with my camera in hand, getting lost in a good book, completing jigsaws and building Lego sets. A surprising fact about me is that I used to be a ski instructor! I also absolutely love dragons… and who’s to say they don’t exist?!

Outside school, I enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my family and friends. What I enjoy most about working at Loudwater is the sense of community, both inside and outside our school.

I love everything about working at Loudwater! It is such a wonderful community to be part of, with children, staff and families all feeling like one big family. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I have made a real difference to the lives of the children I work with. Of our school values, Individuality means the most to me, as I believe it is so important to celebrate what makes each of us unique. Outside school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking my dog, riding my horse, reading, running, going to the gym and gardening. I also love music and going to concerts. My favourite film of all time is It’s a Wonderful Life!

What I enjoy most about working at Loudwater is the sense of community. In a one-form entry school, you get to know every child and watch them grow all the way from Foundation Stage to the end of Year 6. What I find most rewarding is seeing children surprise themselves, especially in Year 6 when they realise how much they are capable of. The value that means the most to me is responsibility, because helping children own their learning and their choices sets them up for secondary school and beyond. Outside school, I play Sunday league 11-a-side football for a local team. I enjoy walking my dog and spending time with my two young children.v

I love working at Loudwater because of the real community feel that the school has. Everybody is so welcoming and supportive of each other from the teaching staff to all through to the children who come here giving the school a real family feel to it. My favourite aspect of school life is getting to see the children push themselves to achieve the best that they possibly can possibly achieve. While getting to play a part in their learning journey and seeing how they develop as they go through the school is very rewarding. Outside of school I enjoy sports both playing and watching. I play for High Wycombe Cricket Club and enjoy over the winter getting to go and watch Wycombe Wanderers on a Saturday afternoon. Outside of those activities I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and getting to explore different places. When I finished university, I spent 6 months in New Zealand playing cricket for a side over there.

I love working at Loudwater - we have such a dedicated and passionate staff team who really want the best for all the children in our care. We take care of each other too! As a teacher, seeing a pupil make progress - both academic and personal - is hugely rewarding. The children never fail to surprise me with their enthusiasm and creative ideas. Out of school, I'm a wife and mother to two daughters at University. I enjoy playing netball at Kingsmead, spending time with my friends and family and cooking up new treats to try.

I have been a primary school teacher for nearly 40 years and have taught in many schools in Bucks. The reason I have stayed at Loudwater School for so long is that the staff, the pupils and the parents are very friendly, which makes it a lovely place to work at. Outside of school I have many hobbies and interests which include singing, knitting and watching live music. I also like to spend time with my family and friends. An interesting fact about me is that I once met King Charles (when he was still Prince Charles) to discuss the development of teacher training.

My favourite part of the day is greeting the children and families on the hill. It gives me a unique insight into family dynamics and allows me to build relationships with both parents and children in an informal way. We can see those that have had tricky mornings and those that are excited for the day ahead. This allows us to give the children the start they need to allow them to get the most out of their learning. For me, empathy is our most important value. We all experience things in different ways and understanding and accepting that makes us more tolerant and caring. If we can help children to be empathic at a young age, we help them become more rounded adults. I see our children being empathic on the playground every day – and this has been especially noticeable with the foundation stage children. Our older children regularly step in to help the younger ones. Its lovely to watch! Outside of school I play netball in a local league – although my ageing knees are telling me to find a new hobby!

What I love most about working at Loudwater is the sense of community and being able to make a positive difference in children’s lives and supporting them as they learn, develop and grow. I find it rewarding to see the children gain confidence, achieve their goals and overcome challenges. One of the best parts about Loudwater is the lovely smiles and laughter throughout our days and the encouragement from all members of our school community. Outside of school I absolutely love Music. It is never not playing and I am always looking for a concert to go to. I have also always loved to dance, ever since I was little.

One of the things I love most about teaching at Loudwater is being able to make a real difference to children's learning, development and confidence. I particularly enjoy working in Golden Class because it offers a wonderful balance of traditional learning and learning through play and hands-on experiences. I like being part of a school that embraces different approaches to learning and puts children's enjoyment and development at the heart of everything it does. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two boys. We like to watch (and play) rugby and spend lots of time outdoors.

I really enjoy working at Loudwater School as it is a smaller school than others around the area. Having worked at a larger school previously I feel having a smaller school means that the staff are more close knit and we are able to build up closer bonds with the children. One of my favourite aspects of working at a school is seeing the growth and progress in the children that I work with, and seeing them build their confidence in subjects that they previously found tricky. Outside of work my weekends are mostly take up with my son's football and visiting family, although I do love finding a few minutes to sneak off and do some reading.

What I most enjoy about working at Loudwater is supporting children in their learning, seeing them grow and gain confidence, and celebrating their achievements. I also enjoy working with an amazing team who look out for each other. The value that means the most to me is individuality because I love that all children are very different and have their own unique personality. A surprising fact about me is that I ran the Wycombe Half Marathon in 1985!

I feel extremely lucky to have come to Loudwater School as a child, and my children came here too. My name is on the service to school award, which I’m very proud of. What I enjoy about working in the school is seeing the children happy and working with such a fantastic team. I love seeing the children from when they start to when they leave, and knowing what a difference we have made to their lives.

The part I enjoy most about working here at Loudwater is the feeling of being part of the school community and being lucky enough to work with such a great team. I love being able to help children learn, grow and develop their learning and confidence.

We are one big happy family, and that is what I enjoy most about working at Loudwater. I love it when a child struggles with something, keeps trying and finally achieves it. My favourite aspect of school life is that every day is different. The value that means the most to me is individuality. Everyone has their own personality and their own story to tell, and we are all unique in our own way. Outside school, I love my yoga, meditation and socialising. I also love spending time with my family and friends.

What I enjoy most about working at Loudwater is seeing the children’s happy faces as they come into school each day. The most rewarding part of working with children is seeing how proud they are of their work, especially when they are pleased with what they have written in class. Of our school values, Honesty means the most to me because I believe you can never go wrong by always being honest.

The thing I love most about working with children is getting to see them grow and progress, even over the course of a few weeks. Being able to witness their achievements, big or small, and celebrate with them is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world. Outside school, I love to crochet, sew, paint and do all kinds of crafty activities. I’ve recently started learning how to knit! A fun fact about me is that I’ve played Shrek and Ursula in musical productions during my time at university.

I love being part of a friendly school community where no two days are ever the same! Although much of my work happens behind the scenes, it's lovely knowing that what I do helps make a difference to the children and staff. There's never a dull moment in a primary school! The value that means most to me is Empathy because I think kindness and understanding are two of the most important qualities we can have. We never really know what someone else might be going through, and sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference. I think it's especially important that every child feels listened to, understood and valued for who they are. Most of my time outside school is spent with my two children and my family. We love family days out, adventures and making memories together. I also love settling down with the children and a funny chapter book at bedtime, although we're not always very good at sticking to just one chapter! When I was younger, I worked in a balloon shop and once helped with a television programme called Banzai! where I had to inflate giant 6-foot balloons to see how many it would take to lift TV presenter Aled Jones into the air! I can't remember exactly how many it took, but let's just say it was a LOT of balloons!

Thing I love about Loudwater is getting to know the children and being part of a lovely school community. The value that means most to me is Empathy, as I think it's important to understand and care about others. The thing that I find most rewarding is seeing that the children are happy, growing in confidence and achieving new things.

The thing I enjoy most about working at Loudwater school is seeing the staff members everyday. They're very caring and welcoming and make me proud to be a part of the community. Outside of school, I like gaming and spending time with my family. The school value which means the most to me is respect as I believe that it's one of the best qualities you can have, especially in a school environment.