Reception (New Style) 2025 - 2026
Mrs Watts Owls
Hello, I’m Mrs. Watts. I have been part of Woodlands for the past 19 years, working in Reception and supporting the leadership of this stage, as well as KS1 and lower KS2 throughout my teaching career.
I am delighted to be the Owls Reception teacher. I feel very privileged to be working with our youngest learners as they begin their exciting school journey. My aim is to create a welcoming, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels happy, valued, and confident to explore, discover, and grow.
I am currently the RE and World Views lead. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, reading and spending time with my son and daughter.
I enjoy teaching all subjects and am looking forward to an amazing year in Reception. I am sure we will have lots of fun during our learning journey in Owls!
Miss Skillen Badgers
Hello everyone! I am Miss Skillen, and I am the EYFS and one of the assistant headteachers at Woodlands Primary School.
In my teaching career I have taught in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and led our KS1
phase; I am thrilled to be continuing my journey as EYFS leader in September. I am extremely
passionate about Early Years Education and believe that teaching life skills such
as team work, resilience and celebrating diversity in our community help children
become curious, lifelong learners. I have a real passion for the arts. I love designing, making, acting and singing- you will love hearing my angelic voice in class. You will often find me in the crafty corner helping children make their huge imaginations come to life. When I am not in school, I enjoy going to concerts, spending time with family and friends and going to see musicals. You will often find me in theatres singing my heart out to my favourite show tunes or belting out songs from the early 2000.
