Mrs J. Dalgleish

Headteacher, SENDCO
and Designated Safeguarding Lead

I’m Mrs Dalgleish. I’m the Head Teacher and I joined our school team in September, 2019. I’m passionate about giving children an amazing and inspiring start in life. When I’m not in school I enjoy walks in the woods with my family and our bouncy springer spaniel, Lyra. I also, enjoy curling up with a good book.

Mrs Turney

Class 1 - Nursery/Reception
(Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
and Class 1 Forest Schools Leader

Hello, my name is Mrs Turney and I teach in Class 1. I find working in the Early Years incredibly fun and rewarding. I make it my mission to encourage children to be more physically active and to spend plenty of time outdoors. To relax, I enjoy yoga and reading. I also love gardening and walking with my family.

Mrs Blake

Class 1 - Nursery/Reception
(Thursdays and Fridays)

Hi, I’m Mrs Blake and I teach in Class One on a Thursday and Friday. I feel very lucky to work in Early Years, it is such a fantastic stage in the lives of our children. I am passionate the importance of wellbeing for all, and hope to instil a love of books and creativity from a young age. On a weekend I like to go for long walks with my family – I love being out in the hills. To relax, I also like baking and reading.

Mrs Robinson

Class 2 - Year 1 & 2
and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

My name is Mrs Robinson, and I work in Class 2. I am passionate about children developing effective learning behaviours as well as developing a true love of learning . In my spare time, I like to jog, walk our dog and watch my boys play football.

Mrs Ord

Class 3 - Years 3 & 4
(Maternity Leave)

My name is Mrs Ord and I teach in Class 3 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I really enjoy all of the amazing topics that we explore in year 3+4, especially when we discover something new. When I’m not at school I spend my time with my daughter, preferably outdoors and whatever the weather; you can’t beat splashing in muddy puddles!

Mrs Pattinson

Class 3 - Years 3 & 4
(Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
and Forest Schools Leader KS1 & KS2

Hello, I’m Mrs Pattinson. I share teaching class 3 with Mrs Ord, you can find me there on a Thursday and Friday. On a Monday I lead our exciting forest schools sessions across the school. I love spending time with my boys at home and have recently enjoyed starring in a pantomime.

Mrs Ross

Class 3 - Years 3 & 4
(Thursdays and Fridays)

My name is Mrs Ross. I am currently in class 3 on Thursday and Friday, whilst Mrs Ord is on Maternity leave. I enjoy being creative and giving children the opportunities to try new things. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking on the fells and going to the cinema.

Miss Fox

Class 4 - Year 5/6
and School Governor

Hello, my name is Miss Fox and I teach in class 4. I have a passion for teaching a creative curriculum, which allows children to develop lifelong skills.  I enjoy spending my spare time with my two girls, we love nothing more than visiting family and friends, walking and more recently we have taken up badminton.

Miss Welsh

Teaching Assistant
and Senior Midday Supervisor

Hi, I’m Miss Welsh and I am a Teaching Assistant in Class 1. When I am not in school I enjoy time with my partner, 2 young children and our crazy black Labrador.

Mrs Hodgson

Teaching Assistant
and Midday Supervisor

Hi, I'm Mrs Hodgson and I work as a Teaching Assistant in Class 2. Outside of school I love spending quality time with my husband and two children. When I get a free moment I love to read, paint and Scuba Dive!

Miss Foster

Teaching Assistant
and Midday Supervisor

Hi I’m Miss Foster and I work as a Teaching Assistant in Class 3. I’m also a Midday Supervisor so you’ll find me on the playground too. I’m excited to be part of this school.I have a little girl at home who keeps me busy but when I do have some free time I like to read or do some cooking.

Miss Hughes

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

I'm lucky enough to be an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Crosby-on-Eden school. I aim to provide support and encouragement to children. I've two boys of my own who keep me busy with all their football training/matches or swimming practice. When I'm free, I love to walk long distances with my dog, either along the coast or in the fells.

Mrs Dinwoodie

HLTA

Working at Crosby for many years, most of you will probably know me quite well already, for those that don't, I work mostly in Class 4 but spend some time in Class 3 and 2 during the week.

As my girls, (who are now in their twenties) were Crosby pupils, I have been in the unique position of seeing how decisions made as staff and governors directly impact the children. To see how parents’ and pupils’ views are listened to, and how it shapes changes in school.

Mrs Wood

School Business Manager
and Clerk to Governors

Hello, my name is Lydia Wood and I am the School Business Manager & Clerk to the Governors. If I’m not looking at spreadsheets or under a mountain of paperwork, I am spending time with my family, browsing antique shops, gardening or walking.

Mrs Potts

School Cook

My name is Mandy Potts, I am the School Cook.  I have been lucky enough to work in this lovely school since 2011, so I have been able to watch the children grow up over the years.  When I am not cooking their lunches, I like to be out in the fields and woods having fun with my two lurchers, and my husband.

Lesley Nattrass

Kitchen Assistant

Hello, I’m Lesley and I’m part of the lunch time team. I live on a farm and enjoy spending time with my animals and family.