What I love about teaching is the noise, mess, laughter and excitement of the classroom. Seeing the children excited by a new topic. Listening to their curious questions. Watching friendships and confidence blossom, and helping children to get those ‘crack it’ moments! I enjoy teaching… Read more

I love to see children excited about their learning and striving to achieve their best. Selside School is an inspiring setting and welcoming community where every child is celebrated as an individual. Children are motivated by learning that is active, vibrant and fun, so will… Read more

I love to learn. I love creating learning adventures to share and explore with the children. As a teacher, seeing a child’s face full of discovery and enlightenment is my greatest joy. I am excited and grateful to be part of the Selside School community.… Read more

Being born and raised on a farm just outside (Hawkshead/ Ambleside) . I have always had a passion for the outdoors. As a keen runner it takes me all over the Lake District and beyond. I have completed half marathons, marathons and even an Ultra… Read more

I believe that a classroom should be a safe, caring community, where children are free to speak their mind to blossom and flourish. I love hands-on learning, investigations and projects, both inside and outside the classroom. We are so lucky at Selside to have a… Read more

I love when I'm part of a child's learning and watching them grow from the opportunities they are given. I enjoy watching those moments when children achieve and seeing that 'light up moment' of how proud they are of themselves. I also like sharing a… Read more

Our small rural school and community are like an extended family and my work here brings something new every day. Even though I am office based I still get to go out at lunchtime sometimes and see the children having fun in our extensive school… Read more

I love my days caring for the children at Selside school. Each day is different from the next, and I feel very privileged to work and live in such a beautiful place. My own children attended the school which holds many happy memories for them… Read more

I thoroughly enjoying working Lunchtimes at Selside School. The staff are very friendly and the children are all so well mannered and behaved. My daughter comes to the school and is thriving in the setting. Read more

I am a farmer's wife from Selside. I have been part of the team at Selside School for many years. It's always a pleasure to see the children and to be a part of this caring community. Read more