“Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning and how to learn.” Reggio Emilia

I am Mrs Graham and I am Head Teacher at Beechdale Nursery school, as well as at Consett Infant school.  I am very proud of how the links between staff and families have grown and strengthened across our foundation during the twelve years we have been federated  and many of our Beechdale children continue onto the Infant school.  I love working with such a talented team of staff and seeing how far the children progress both academically, socially and emotionally whilst in our care.  In my spare time, I enjoy walking my three dogs locally and further afield in Cornwall and the Lake District.