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