Our Staff

Mrs G Wrightson

Deputy Headteacher

My name is Gemma Wrightson, and I am delighted and proud to be Deputy Headteacher at Lingey House Primary School. Having worked here for over 20 years, Lingey House feels like a part of my family, and I feel incredibly fortunate to continue to be part of such a special school and community.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the experiences and challenges my time at Lingey House has brought, and I love working alongside our children, families and staff. In my role, I have responsibility for curriculum and assessment, as well as being one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). I am passionate about education and committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and receive the very best education and experiences.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two sons. We enjoy following football together and making the most of family time. I also love eating out, travelling, cooking and relaxing with a good book. I’m also partial to a DIY project and enjoy getting stuck into a project when I have the time!

Mrs M Flowdy

Assistant Head Teacher & KS2 Teacher

Hi, my name is Michaela Flowdy and I am an Assistant Head Teacher at Lingey House. My favourite subjects are English and History.  

As part of my leadership role, I lead on personal development, including behaviour, forest school, pupil voice and Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL). I am passionate about creating a positive, inclusive school environment where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive. I particularly enjoy working with our children to develop their opportunities for play and seeing the positive impact that high-quality play can have on their wellbeing, relationships and development. I am also one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. 

Outside of school, I am married with two children and love family days out, particularly spending time at the beach or exploring a forest. I enjoy live music and visiting the theatre. 

Mrs A Davis

Mental Health Lead & KS1 Teacher

Hello! My name is Mrs Davis. I have been teaching for 14 years, working with children across the full age range from EYFS through to Year 6. I feel incredibly lucky to be a teacher and particularly enjoy seeing children grow in confidence, discover their strengths and thrive and flourish.

Alongside my teaching role, I am our school's Mental Health Lead and one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). I am passionate about creating a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to be their very best.

My favourite subject to teach is English, and I have always loved the magic of a good story! When I'm not at school, you'll usually find me with my nose in a book, spending time with my family, or out enjoying adventures with my golden retriever, Hudson.

I look forward to getting to know our children and families and helping make their time at school a happy and memorable one.

Mrs D Hewitt

School Business Manager

My name is Denise Hewitt, and I am the School Business Manager at Lingey House. I first joined the school in 1997, so I have been part of the Lingey House family for many years. I have responsibility for finance, premises, personnel and the day-to-day administration of the school, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. 

Outside of school, I am married and have two children, a son and a daughter, as well as three wonderful granddaughters. At weekends, I love spending time with my grandchildren. We enjoy getting outdoors, exploring new places and making the most of our time together. 

When I’m not being a grandma, I enjoy cooking, going for walks, reading and catching up with family and friends.  

Mrs K Watson

SENCO & KS2 Teacher

Hello everyone! This is my 8th academic year at Lingey House and I have worked in almost every year group from Reception all the way up to Year 6! This year I am excited to be teaching Year 5.  

In addition to teaching in class, I am SENDCo and run our school PTA. I am committed to promoting an inclusive environment in school and ensuring that all children feel valued and safe.  

When I am not in school I love spending time with my daughter and husband. We love days out, family holidays and movie nights.  

Miss R Atwood

EYFS Teacher

Hello! I’m Miss Attwood, and I have been a teacher at Lingey House for the past four years. Alongside teaching, I’m also a mentor to our school apprentices, which is something I really enjoy. I’m so excited to be teaching Nursery this year and getting to know all the children and their families. 

Before working in school, I was a dance teacher, which I really enjoyed and is where my love for teaching began. Outside of school, I enjoy going to the gym, taking my dog to the beach, spending time with family and friends and visiting new places. I’m looking forward to a fun year in Nursery making special memories! 

Mrs L Goundry

Teaching Assistant

My name is Lynn Goundry, I have worked in Early Years Education for over 20 years and joined Lingey House Primary School in May 2023.  I currently enjoy working as part of the Nursery team.   

I have two children and two dogs who all enjoy going on long adventurous walks; we love to be outdoors.  I am a qualified gymnastics coach and love football. My family and I support Newcastle United and are season ticket holders. 

Miss L Smith

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Hi, I'm Miss Smith and I've been working at Lingey House since January 2025 as an apprentice. I have been in nursery since I started and I'm really happy to be in nursery again this year! I love spending time playing with the children and welcoming everyone into our classroom. My favourite area in Nursery is the creative area, where we can get messy, use our imaginations and have lots of fun! 

My favourite Nursery memory has to be Graduation. I love celebrating all of their achievements from throughout the year.  

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends, cooking for my family and taking my dog, Maggie, for walks. 

 I'm looking forward to meeting all of our new children and families and having a fantastic year together! 

Mrs L Cook

EYFS Teacher

Hello I am Mrs Cook and this will be my 5th year at Lingey House. I have been teaching for 20 years in Gateshead and Durham mainly in Early Years and Key Stage 1. I’m passionate about the importance of play and love working with children to support their learning and development. I am DT Lead and I really enjoy leading this subject, seeing all the wonderful creations the children make and seeing their enjoyment and pride in their achievements.  

Outside of school I have two children who keep me very busy. When I can, I enjoy going to the gym and visiting the theatre. 

Miss E Maddison

EYFS Teacher

Hi! My name is Miss Maddison, and I am in my third year at Lingey House. This year I will be teaching in Reception. I am passionate about creating an inclusive, safe, and calm learning environment where children can thrive and be supported with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. 

I love anything messy play-based and believe learning through play helps children to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.  

Outside of work I love spending time with my little boy and my partner. My little boy loves tractors and animals, so you will often find us at a farm or the zoo. We also love going on holidays and spending time with my wider family.  

Miss K Malkin

EYFS Teacher

Hi my name is Miss Malkin, and I am very excited to be teaching in Reception this year! 

I am passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel happy, confident and excited to learn. I particularly enjoy supporting children as they develop their independence, curiosity and love of learning during this important stage of their education. I am also a very creative person and love finding fun and imaginative ways to make learning engaging and exciting for young children. 

When I’m not at school, I love spending quality time with my friends, family and our dog, Bella! I also enjoy exploring new places and making lots of special memories along the way. 

Mrs C Ingle

Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Christina Ingle and I have worked at Lingey house since 2022 as a level 3 Teaching Assistant. I have worked in nursery for the last few years which I have loved! This year I have moved, but not too far! I am looking forward to spending this year in Reception class! I am deeply passionate and love working in Early Years! I find it extremely rewarding being part of the children's early experiences and learning, helping them develop those skills that will set them up as they progress through school.  

Myself and both of my children attended Lingey House, with my youngest still attending. I feel incredibly lucky to now work here alongside such an amazing team.

In my spare time, I love nothing more than spending time with my husband, children, and my dog Arlo! You will mostly find me at my son's football matches and training, travelling all around the country! I love the Lake district, it is my happy place so try to visit as much as we can. I also enjoy a good movie or TV show and a cup of tea! 

Mrs M Masson

Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Michelle Masson. I joined Lingey house in 2023 as a Teaching Assistant as part of the nursery team. Early Years is my passion and I previously worked in a private day nursery for 10 years,  

This year I will be supporting children in reception for the third year. I have really enjoyed reception and I have also learnt new skills alongside the children during my last two years." As they say, you're never too old to learn." 

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love to run and train at the gym. I run for Saltwell Harriers, and I am taking part in the Great North run for the 10th time! 

Mrs A Craig

Teaching Assistant

Mr L Bloomfield

KS1 Teacher & Geography Lead

I'm Mr Bloomfield, I started at Lingey House in 2017 as a trainee teacher and have been here ever since! In my time here I have taught a range of year groups including Year 1, 2, 3 and 4.  

I am Geography lead at Lingey House (a subject I loved when I was at school!).  I want to develop children's geographical knowledge and skills allowing them to have a deeper understanding of the world we live in.   

When I’m not at work, I love playing and watching sports – I am a huge Newcastle fan! I also enjoy running, going to the gym and trying to play golf. I also love athletics and often spend my summer holidays working at some of the biggest athletics events all around the world!  

Mrs F McMenemy

KS1 Teacher

Hi, I’m Mrs McMenemy. I have been a teacher at Lingey House since 2019. Throughout my time here I have taught across the school from Reception up to Year 6 but have spent most of my time teaching in Year 1.  

I am one of our school’s Forest School Leaders, and I absolutely love spending time outdoors. I particularly enjoy providing children with the opportunities to explore, be creative, take risks and build their confidence and resilience.  

My favourite subject to teach is History. I have always been fascinated by the past. I love learning about how people lived and the events that shaped the world now. I love bringing History to life by sharing interesting stories, exploring different perspectives and encouraging children to ask questions. 

Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and little boy; you will often find us out and about on walks, in play parks and play cafes. I also enjoy going out for meals with my friends and family and will never turn down a coffee and a cake in a nice café. 

Miss A Hewitt

KS1 Teacher & PSHE Lead

My name is Abbie Hewitt and I have worked at Lingey House since 2015. During my time here, I have taught in most year groups! I love being part of the Lingey House family and seeing the children discover who they are and a passion for learning. I love to have fun, joke about, chat, sing and dance – many of my past pupils know my true destiny was to be the sixth member of the Spice Girls. I am the PSHCE lead in school, a subject I am very passionate about. Much of what we do here at Lingey House is to support children in becoming the best that they can be, both now and in their lives beyond school.   

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our daughter. I am also a keen foodie and love dining out at different restaurants and cafes. I am a believer that not much beats a coffee and a cake break! I also enjoy listening to podcasts, reading, watching TV and meeting up with friends and family. 

Mrs A Davis

KS1 Teacher & Mental Health Lead

Hello! My name is Mrs Davis. I have been teaching for 14 years, working with children across the full age range from EYFS through to Year 6. I feel incredibly lucky to be a teacher and particularly enjoy seeing children grow in confidence, discover their strengths and thrive and flourish.

Alongside my teaching role, I am our school's Mental Health Lead and one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). I am passionate about creating a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to be their very best.

My favourite subject to teach is English, and I have always loved the magic of a good story! When I'm not at school, you'll usually find me with my nose in a book, spending time with my family, or out enjoying adventures with my golden retriever, Hudson.

I look forward to getting to know our children and families and helping make their time at school a happy and memorable one.

Miss O Wallace

Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Miss Wallace. Before coming to Lingey House, I worked as a special needs support coach for children of all different ages, helping them gain independence and confidence.

I currently work throughout the school supporting in classrooms and I absolutely love it. I am extremely passionate about making school a safe and rewarding place where children can flourish.

As some of the children already know, I absolutely love a good chitchat. However, I am always there with an open ear if anything is on your mind. Children feeling heard and respected is extremely important.

Out of school you can find me spending time with my little family. We love being outdoors, especially at the beach with our English bulldog Sergeant. He’s well known for taking me for a walk and not the other way round!  We also love going on new adventures and travelling to different countries all over the world.

Mrs S Conlin

Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Mrs Conlin, I have been a Teaching Assistant for over 19 years. I’ve been part of Lingey house for seven years.  I have worked with all year groups across my career. Supporting, delivering a wide range of interventions, phonics,  therapy programmes and specialising in supporting SEND. 

When I’m not at work. I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, especially my grandchildren. I absolutely love being a nana. 

I also like to visit and explore different cities, as well as reading a good book. 

Mrs K Atkinson

Teaching Assistant

Hi, I'm Mrs Atkinson. I have been a teaching assistant at Lingey House for about 16 years, more recently appointed as HLTA. I am passionate about phonics and reading, I love to read in my spare time!  

I have a husband, two children and a cat at home. I love spending time at the beach, going out for meals and going on lots of holidays with my family.  

Mrs R Adams-Ratheram

Teaching Assistant

Hi, I’m Mrs Adams. 

I have been a teaching assistant since 2012 and I specialise in Speech and Language support. I have worked alongside Speech Therapists to deliver specialised interventions and have qualified in Elklan Speech and Language Support for 5-11s. 

When I’m not at Lingey House, you will find me at home with my husband and my daughter. We love to go for walks around the local area and visit lots of play cafes. We enjoy singing and dancing at home (badly!) and you will often find me either randomly bursting into a song or making one up to reflect what I’m doing at the time! 

Mrs L Burrell

Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Lesley Burrell I started working at Lingey House in April 2024. I previously worked as at teaching assistant in another school for 20 years, I qualified as a higher-level teaching assistant in 2009. 

I love working and supporting children in school it is a very rewarding job. My current role in The Lodge is a privilege to be involved in. Caring for our SEND students at Lingey House is a priority. Seeing how they all progress and grow throughout the years is amazing. I strongly believe we need to take time to talk to our children and that their mental health comes first. A happy child always receives the most from what school has to offer!  

I am married and have two children (one being a certain someone you all may know) three grandchildren. In my spare time I love cooking, spending quality time with my family and taking our dog Monty on long walks in the country or at the beach. 

Miss B Mather

Teaching Assistant

My name is Britney Mather and I joined Lingey House as a level 3 teaching assistant in September 2023. 

I am currently based in The Lodge working with our SEN students. This is an extremely rewarding role and every small step is celebrated as a milestone.  

Outside of school, I am a dance teacher and therefore have a great passion for the arts and integrating them into school life.

Miss C Drummond

Teaching Assistant

Hello, I’m Miss Drummond. I’ve been a familiar face at Lingey House for over nine years, initially running the Breakfast and After-School Club, where I built strong, lasting relationships with many of our pupils and parents across the school. In July 2023, I was thrilled to step into a new role as part of the school staff team, working across Nursery and Reception.

I truly love being part of a team and working alongside children with Special Educational Needs, providing tailored, compassionate support to help every child thrive at their own pace.

Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family, friends, and my dog, Blu. As a family, our favourite way to recharge is by spending time outdoors and going on camping trips.

Mrs C Crawford

Teaching Assistant

I'm Mrs Crawford, I’ve worked at Lingey house for 19 years and find my role as HLTA very rewarding. My passion is early reading and phonics as I believe reading is the good foundation to a good education.  It gives me great pleasure to see our children thrive when learning to read, then developing a love of reading for pleasure.  

Throughout the past few years, I have a new found interest in supporting children with SEMH needs. Being given the opportunity to complete Thrive training to better support our children at Lingey House has allowed me to delve deeper into how every child can thrive in school.  

Miss N Hughes 

Teaching Assistant 

Hi, my name is Miss Hughes and this is my 4th year at Lingey House. I am a teaching assistant and have worked between Early Years and KS1. I love to make children feel happy, calm and included. 

Recently I've developed a passion for supporting children with SEMH needs. I love to be a part of every proud moment. It's lovely to see the children thriving.  

Outside of school, I have an 11-year-old daughter who I love to spend all my free time with. We LOVE an adventure!  I also spend a lot of time with family, from days out, meals out and to a little holiday.

Mrs R Adams-Ratheram

Teaching Assistant

Hi, I’m Mrs Adams. 

I have been a teaching assistant since 2012 and I specialise in Speech and Language support. I have worked alongside Speech Therapists to deliver specialised interventions and have qualified in Elklan Speech and Language Support for 5-11s. 

When I’m not at Lingey House, you will find me at home with my husband and my daughter. We love to go for walks around the local area and visit lots of play cafes. We enjoy singing and dancing at home (badly!) and you will often find me either randomly bursting into a song or making one up to reflect what I’m doing at the time! 

Mrs M Flowdy

Assistant Head Teacher & KS2 Teacher

Hi, my name is Michaela Flowdy and I am an Assistant Head Teacher at Lingey House. My favourite subjects are English and History.  

As part of my leadership role, I lead on personal development, including behaviour, forest school, pupil voice and Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL). I am passionate about creating a positive, inclusive school environment where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive. I particularly enjoy working with our children to develop their opportunities for play and seeing the positive impact that high-quality play can have on their wellbeing, relationships and development. I am also one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. 

Outside of school, I am married with two children and love family days out, particularly spending time at the beach or exploring a forest. I enjoy live music and visiting the theatre. 

Mrs S McCallum

KS2 Teacher & Music Lead

Hello! I’m Mrs McCallum, and I have been teaching at Lingey House since 2015. I currently lead Music across the school and love helping our pupils discover the joy of music. 

I am passionate about giving children the opportunity to explore a wide range of instruments and enjoy lots of singing. We promote a love of music through our music lessons and a range of exciting after-school music clubs, where children can try new things, develop their skills and, most importantly, have fun!  Alongside music, I also enjoy Maths, History and PE — especially when we are playing cricket! 

At the weekend and after school, I love spending time with my family and taking my dog for walks along the coast.  

Mr M Rippon

KS2 Teacher & PE Lead

I have been part of the Lingey House family since 2017 and feel very lucky to have watched so many children grow and flourish during my time here. 

My aim is to make children want to come to school. I believe that when children enjoy school, feel happy and supported, and are willing to work hard, they can achieve great things. 

As PE Lead, I love sharing my passion for sport and giving children opportunities to represent Lingey House. I am always interested in hearing about the sports children enjoy outside of school, whatever they may be! 

Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis and watching football, but most of all, I love spending time with my three young children and watching them grow. 

Miss Z McCulloch

KS2 Class Teacher & Maths Lead

I am Zarah McCulloch and I have been teaching for 11 years, predominantly across KS2. I absolutely love helping children grow in confidence and discover what they are capable of. I am currently Maths Lead at Lingey House, and I’m passionate about making maths fun, accessible and something that children can feel proud of. I believe maths is such an important skill for the future, helping children develop problem-solving, reasoning and everyday life skills that they can use long after they leave school. 

Outside of school, I cooking and spending time with my family. I have two children, aged 5 and 1, and we enjoy lots of outdoor adventures together. We also love getting cosy with a good book — there’s always plenty of reading happening in our house! 

Mrs C Baggot

KS2 Teacher & Science Lead

Hi everyone! I’m Charlotte, one of the Year 4 teachers at Lingey House, job sharing with the lovely Mrs McCulloch. 

This is my fifth year here at Lingey and my eleventh as a primary school teacher. I have had the privilege of teaching in all primary year groups, from Nursery up to Year Six.

I absolutely love teaching and feel incredibly lucky to watch children grow, develop their confidence and seeing that moment when something clicks.  I’m passionate about encouraging each of our children to recognise their potential.

When I’m not at school, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I have a three-year-old daughter and love to play “princess dress-ups”, go on adventures with her and make lots of memories. I also love the outdoors, whether it’s climbing mountains, paddle boarding or running, you’ll find me out and about in all weathers.

If you see me around school – come and say hello! 

Mrs L Pringle 

KS2 Teacher & MFL Lead

Hi, I am Mrs Pringle. I've been here at Lingey House since 2013 so you probably know me as Miss Brown. I've taught in most year groups from Nursery up to Year 6. This year I am teaching in Year 5 two days a week. I have had many happy memories teaching here and can't wait to have another year with our wonderful children. 

My favourite subject to teach is geography as I love to find out about the world. I would love to visit as many countries as possible and spend time exploring the different cultures around us.  

When I am not at school, I love spending time with my family, going on adventures and cooking.  

Mrs K Watson

KS2 Teacher & SENDCO

Hello everyone! This is my 8th academic year at Lingey House and I have worked in almost every year group from Reception all the way up to Year 6! This year I am excited to be teaching Year 5.  

In addition to teaching in class, I am SENDCo and run our school PTA. I am committed to promoting an inclusive environment in school and ensuring that all children feel valued and safe.  

When I am not in school I love spending time with my daughter and husband. We love days out, family holidays and movie nights.  

Mrs H Goulty-Brown

KS2 Teacher & RE Lead

Hello, I am Mrs Goulty-Brown. I’ve been teaching at Lingey House for quite a few years. I lead Art and RE across the school which I really enjoy. One of my favourite subjects to teach is English because I love to read and create stories.

When I am not at school, I am kept busy with my teenage son and two labradors (plus my husband!). We enjoy long walks either in the countryside or at the beach and finding new places to explore. I also enjoy gardening, painting and going off-roading.  

Miss F Langman

KS2 Teacher & Computing Lead

Hello everyone! I am currently in my fifth year of teaching at Lingey House Primary School and am currently based in Year 6. I am extremely dedicated to creating a safe, kind and positive classroom environment which facilitates fun and engaging learning, alongside the creation of memorable moments. 

I am currently the Computing Lead. My interest in computing stems from my belief that technology is shaping our children’s future and to excel in later life they need to know how to navigate and use technology safely, confidently and effectively. 

I also lead Phonics, an area I am particularly passionate about, as I believe that reading is the foundation for accessing all learning. I am committed to ensuring that every child develops the skills, confidence and love of reading they need to succeed throughout their education and beyond. 

In my free time, I enjoy training with my karate and football teams, doing reformer Pilates and singing my heart out in the car (only when I'm alone – for everyone else's sake!). 

If you ever have any concerns or worries, please do not hesitate to come and speak to me. My door is always open. 

Mrs E Lillie

KS2 Teacher & English Lead

Hi, My name is Mrs Lillie and I teach in Year 6 at Lingey House. I love teaching the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum and my favourite subjects are Maths, Art and English – I love books and children's literature. An important part of my job in Year 6 is preparing the children for their transition to secondary school and I love seeing how much they grow and develop as individuals in their final year at Primary School.  

I lead English across school and am very passionate about this. Planning an inspiring curriculum with captivating stimuli to encourage a love of reading and writing is my aim. 

My family and I live by the coast and we love spending time on the beach. I spend a lot of time on the sidelines at football matches and gymnastic competitions supporting my two children, but when I do get time to myself, I like to read and go to yoga/pilates classes.  

Mrs K Wood

Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Kym Wood, and I am a teaching assistant at Lingey House. Over the years, I have worked in a several different year groups including reception, nursery and years 3 and 5. I am also a first aider, a fire safety officer and a member of the OPAL team. This is passion of mine as I love outdoor play and can often be found building projects for many of the OPAL areas. 

My background is in art and design, and I enjoy many creative hobbies such as painting, felting and model making. I also love to spend time with my family and our very active dog whose name is Willow. 

Mrs F Moyle

Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Fiona Moyle, I work at Lingey House Primary School as an HTLA. I qualified as a Teaching Assistant, fifteen years ago working with children of all ages.  At my previous school I was OPAL Curriculum Lead, which is one of the reasons why I applied for the role at Lingley House. I am a big supporter of OPAL in schools and see the benefit it has to offer all children.  

I have worked at Lingey House for the last four years across all Key Stages. Highlights have been spending three days at Ford Castle with Year 5, camping residentials with Y4, reading Harry Potter and The Silver Sword alongside the children, 

I am kept busy outside of school with my two daughters and a dog called Bess. She makes sure I hit my step count. I have a huge passion for ART, visiting galleries and going to the theatre. My favourites being Hamilton, Wicked and Six. 

Mr L Bolam

Teaching Assistant

Hello, I’m Mr Bolam, I started working at Lingey House in September 2026 as a teaching assistant. Previously, I have worked in various schools, a lot of which included KS1 and KS2, alongside experience with SEND and SEMH.  

I love supporting children in every aspect of their learning. My passion is design and all the skills that children can gain from design, which I am excited to share with the children.  

On weekends, I love spending time with family and my partner and going on adventures. However, a lot of my time goes to walking and giving love to my 5 dogs! 

Mr T Burrell

Teaching Assistant & School Mental Health First Aider

Mrs K Dellow

Teaching Assistant

Hi! My name is Kathy Dellow, and I am a TA at Lingey House. Over the years, I have worked in almost every year group – some years with whole classes and some years 1:1. I accompany children on day trips and escort them to Heworth Pool for swimming lessons. I am also a member of the OPAL team, helping children to be creative in their play. I have run after school clubs in knitting, sewing, art, junk modelling, cooking and gardening.  

At weekends, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love nature and gardening, and I am also a trustee of NELSAM where I order stock for the shop, look after the children’s play area and update some of the displays.  

Mrs A Masson

Teaching Assistant & School Mental Health First Aider

Hi! I am Amanda Masson, I am an HLTA and have worked at Lingey House for 14 years.  I have worked in every year group, I’m very passionate about Mental Health across school for children and staff and work as part of the mental health team in school.   

At home I have four children and one grandson.  In my spare time I love walking, reading and spending time with my friends and family. 

Mrs J Wilson 

Teaching Assistant

Mrs D Sutcliffe

Teaching Assistant

Hi everybody, I've been part of the family here at Lingey House for a number of years now and, as a teaching assistant, have supported children from Nursery up to Year 6. I’m also an OPAL team member, out all weathers, having fun and seeing imaginative, creative fun, learning and friendships at their very best. 

Outside of school, I’m a mum of 2 (6 if you include our 2 cats and 2 dogs!) My passion is getting to know more about your children and seeing their confidence grow both in themselves and in their work. I’m a big reader and always make time to listen to any child that would love to be heard.

Natalie Johnson

Admin Office

Hi I have now worked at Lingey House for three years, having worked in education support for over twenty years. I am the Admin Officer in the main school office. I look after school data and online systems including attendance and ordering items needed within school, organising school trips and clubs, supporting all students and staff.  

I am kept busy outside of school by my 6-year-old son, husband and little black cat called Loki (he is very mischievous).  We love being outside and by the river where we live, hunting for dinosaurs and dragons and making crafts with items we have found.   If I do get any free time I love reading, especially books with witches, vampires and werewolves in them.  

Miss S Cranston

Administrator

My name is Sheryl Cranston, I am an Admin Assistant and a Play Team Member. I have worked at Lingey House for 9 years.

Seeing children growing up from starting their journey in nursery is the best bit of my job. Listening to them tell me their thoughts and stories makes me laugh every day!

I have a 17-year-old son who attended Lingey House, and he achieved so much during his time here.  In my spare time I like listening to music, shopping and spending time with my family.

Mrs N Dixon

Administrator

My name is Natalie Dixon and I’m an Admin Assistant in the school office. I’ve worked at Lingey House for 4 years and really enjoy helping the children when they come into school and being part of the Lingey House family.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have two children who have both attended Lingey House, so the school has been a big part of our lives over the years. We also have a dog called Ollie, who definitely keeps us busy and entertained!

Mr T Burrell

OPAL Play Lead and Sports Coach

Mrs A Banks

Play Team Member

Hello I am Mrs Banks.  I am the midday supervisor for school lunches at Lingey House.  I have worked in school for nearly 40 years and I love working with the children at Lingey House.  

I like OPAL because our children have lots to play with and use their imagination to make up their own games and decide what to play with.  It allows them to challenge themselves and promotes decision-making.  

Outside of school, I like walking with my dog and spending time with my family.  I also like working in my garden.  

Mrs H Botcherby

Play Team Member

Hello everyone, I am Mrs Botcherby.  I started working at Lingey House in 2017 as a lunchtime supervisory assistant.  In 2022 OPAL was set up and I developed my role becoming a play team member.  OPAL has made a big difference to the children and it is lovely to see them trying different activities.  I love to see the children dressing up, singing and making up dances.    

Outside of school I love sewing, crafting and I also like to go and watch marching jazz bands as it was a very big part of my childhood.  My family is expanding and I am going to be a Nana for the first time.  I am very excited!  

Miss S Cranston

Play Team Member

My name is Sheryl Cranston, I am an Admin Assistant and a Play Team Member. I have worked at Lingey House for 9 years.

Seeing children growing up from starting their journey in nursery is the best bit of my job. Listening to them tell me their thoughts and stories makes me laugh every day!

I have a 17-year-old son who attended Lingey House, and he achieved so much during his time here.  In my spare time I like listening to music, shopping and spending time with my family.

Mrs M Newby

Play Team Member

Hi, my name is Mrs Newby.  My role is lunchtime supervisory assistant and I've worked at Lingey House since 2017.  I am also an OPAL play team member, which, in my eyes, has been a great success in school.  You just need to look at the change it has brought for the children. They get so excited when talking about their favourite play area and having the whole school grounds to explore, learning something new while having fun.   OPAL play has been a fab addition to Lingey house and with time, can only get better.  Before I joined Lingey House, I previously worked as a senior carer for 8 years.  

In my free time I like to read, paint and ride my bike with my husband and two sons - just loving the great outdoors!   

Miss J Stringer

Play Team Member

Hi I’m Miss Stringer. I’m still quite new to school. I started my role last February.  My role is play team member.  I really enjoy it, it’s really rewarding to see how happy our children are during OPAL play times.  It's great to see the children using their imagination and having lots of fun.  I’m proud to be a member of the team at Lingey House as my three children have all attended.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family.  On weekends, I love going on long walks and reading a good book.  

Mrs D Sutcliffe

Play Team Member

Hi everybody, I've been part of the family here at Lingey House for a number of years now and, as a teaching assistant, have supported children from Nursery up to Year 6. I’m also an OPAL team member, out all weathers, having fun and seeing imaginative, creative fun, learning and friendships at their very best. 

Outside of school, I’m a mum of 2 (6 if you include our 2 cats and 2 dogs!) My passion is getting to know more about your children and seeing their confidence grow both in themselves and in their work. I’m a big reader and always make time to listen to any child that would love to be heard.

Miss J Wilson

Play Team Member

Mrs C Brown

Site Manager