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


Miss Lauren Parr

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 – Mrs Lisa Davies


Support Assistants – Mr. Christopher Dawson

Support Assistants – Mrs. Sharon Hughes

Support Assistants – Ms. Sal Tierney


FPh. Resource HL Teaching Assistant – Ms. Judith Dale

FPh. Resource Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Carmel Rimmer

KS2 Resource Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Karen McQueen

Administration Support

Ysgrifennyddes/Secretary

Mrs N Needham

Conwy School Meals Staff

Breakfast and lunchtime Supervisors – Mrs S. Stephenson, Miss G. Lewis, Mrs S Hughes

Conwy Catering Staff – Mrs S. Stephenson, Miss Louise

The Governing Body

Chair, LEA Appointed

Councillor Brian Cossey

Vice Chair, Community

Cllr David Car

LEA Appointed

Cllr. Geoff Stewart

LEA Appointed

Cllr. Geoff Stewart


Community Governor

Mr. Robert Redhead

Community Governor

Cllr. David Carr

Community Governor

Rev. Mike Harrison

Community Governor

Cllr. Paul Gillbanks


Parent Governor

Miss Carly Wagstaff

Parent Governor

Miss Amy Morris

Parent Governor

Ms. Debbie Whatmore


Staff Governors

Headteacher

Ms Suzanne Fox

Staff Representative

Ms. Sally Tierney

Assistant Headteacher/Teacher Representative

Miss Ellen Salisbury


Clerk to the Governors

Mrs Nicola Needham

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