Our Staff
At Ysgol Swn y Don, we are proud to have a hard working and nurturing team. Inclusivity and equity are a strength; we truly believe that every child matters. Staff are excellent communicators, with a passion for teaching. They are innovative and creative, with a determination to really make a difference on the lives of our children and the wider community, through engaging teaching and learning opportunities and experiences.
We are adept at building positive relationships built on the foundations of trust. Fostering a trauma informed approach, with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. All staff make it their mission to get to know our pupils inside and out, by following a PACE approach: Playfulness; Acceptance; Curiosity; Empathy. PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating and behaving that aims to make children and young people feel safe. This is our priority at Ysgol Swn y Don. We want our children to be happy, healthy, safe and secure all whilst having fun.
At Swn y Don – anything is possible. So…widen your horizons, believe in your dreams and we will be here to help you navigate the uncharted journey, empower you to make the right choices and support you every step of the way!
#WorkHardPlayEvenHarder #SYDFamily #SchoolSweetSchool
Senior Leadership Team
Headteacher – Mrs Suzanne Fox
Assistant Headteacher – Miss Elen Salisbury
SLT – Mrs Katie Dickson
Teaching Staff
Mrs Katie Dickson
Year 5 & 6 Teacher – Dosbarth Gorwel
Miss Elen Salisbury
Year 4 & 5 Teacher – Dosbarth Awel
Mrs Gabrielle Brown
Year 2 & 3 Teacher – Dosbarth Derwen
Mrs. Remi Littlewood
(Mrs Emma Smith MAT Cover)
Year 1 & 2 Teacher – Dosbarth Pili Palas
Mrs Emma Smith
Nursery / Reception Teacher – Dosbarth Awel
Mrs Robyn Marjot
Key Stage 2 Resource Teacher – Dosbarth Hafan
Mrs Kimberley Evans
Foundation Phase Resource Teacher – Dosbarth Enfys
Support Staff
Family Liaison Officer – Mrs Louise Roberts
Teaching Assistant – Miss Sam Roberts
Teaching Assistant – Miss Eleri Hughes
Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Emma Beamson
Teaching Assistant – Mrs Dawn Roberts
Teaching Assistant – Miss Mali Thomas
Teaching Assistants 1:1- Mr. Christopher Dawson
Teaching Assistants 1:1- Mrs. Sharon Hughes
Support Assistants – Ms. Sal Tierney
FPh. Resource Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Tamsin Jones
FPh. Resource Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Carmel Rimmer
KS2 Resource Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Karen McQueen
Administration Support
Ysgrifennyddes/Secretary
Mrs Nicola Needham
Conwy School Support Staff
Caretaker – Ms Sal Tierney
Cleaner – Mrs Gaynor Lewis
Breakfast and lunchtime Supervisors – Mrs S. Stephenson, Miss G. Lewis, Mrs S Hughes
Cook – Mrs Sue Stephenson
Cooks Assistant – Miss Louise Nurse
Breakfast Club Assistant – Mrs Sue Stephenson
Breakfast Club Assistant – Mrs Tamsin Jones
Breakfast Club Assistant – Mrs Sharon Hughes
After school club lead/playgroup lead – Miss Amy Kemshell
Safeguarding Leads – Mrs. Suzanne Fox
Safeguarding Leads – Miss. Elen Salisbury
Safeguarding Leads – Mrs. Katie Dickson
Children Looked After – Miss. Elen Salisbury
Health & Safety – Mrs. Suzanne Fox
Designated First Aiders – Louise Roberts, Dawn Roberts, Sam Roberts, Eleri Hughes, Emma Beamson
The Governing Body
Chair, LEA Appointed
Councillor Brian Cossey
Vice Chair, Community
Cllr David Car
LEA Appointed
Cllr. Geoff Stewart
LEA Appointed
Mr Tony Anderton
Community Governor
Mr. Robert Redhead
Community Governor
Cllr. David Carr
Community Governor
Rev. Mike Harrison
Community Governor
Vacancy
Parent Governor
Miss Carly Wagstaff
Parent Governor
Miss Louise Nurse
Parent Governor
Ms. Debbie Whatmore
Staff Governors
Headteacher
Ms Suzanne Fox
Staff Representative
Vacancy
Assistant Headteacher/Teacher Representative
Miss Ellen Salisbury
Clerk to the Governors
Mrs Nicola Needham