Mrs Katie Lane & Miss Olivia Litchfield - Beech Class Teacher

Following the departure of the previous teacher at Easter, Beech Class is currently taught by Mrs Lane and Miss Litchfield. Mrs Lane teaches from Monday to Wednesday, with Miss Litchfield leading the class on Thursdays and Fridays. From September 2026, Beech Class will be taught by Miss Chloe Roberts, and we very much look forward to welcoming her to our school community.

Mrs Elodie Carson - Willow Class Teacher

Originally from South East London, my love of reading saw me complete a BA in English Literature after my A Levels. I then worked in the events industry for 11 years, travelling around the country, running conferences and exhibitions on a number of themes.  

After making the move to Somerset, I was also inspired to make a career move and retrain as a primary school teacher.  Not long into my teaching career, I was also given the exciting opportunity to gain the NASENCo award in 2020.  I have worked at KEPS for five years and love the supportive and nurturing environment it creates to support all children to flourish.  Outside of school I am still a keen reader and try to get up to the Lake District for some hiking at least once a year.

Mrs Carly Cleasby - Ash Class Teacher

After completing my A levels in English Language, Law and Sport & PE, I then trained for four years to be a primary school teacher at Rolle, Faculty of Education – University of Plymouth. Throughout my training, I worked in a range of different schools in Somerset, Devon and Dorset including mainstream and special schools, both urban and rural, small and large, covering the full 5-11 age range. I have been teaching at KEPS now for nearly 18 years – I think it’s fair to say I love it here! During this time, I have had lots of experience teaching mixed aged classes and Key Stage 1 children, and more recently teaching in Years 3, 4 and 5. As a class teacher I feel I am dedicated to raising standards and meeting the needs of the whole child. I firmly believe that every child has the capacity to learn, and it is my role as their teacher to develop and nurture this potential so they can achieve their best. I am passionate about my job and I could not imagine doing anything else!

BEd (Hons) Primary Education QTS

Mrs Melissa Lane - Oak Class Teacher

Having gained a BA in Education and a PGCE in Primary Education, I have now been teaching for a number of years. I have worked within several larger schools in and around Bridgwater, and now I am enjoying the smaller rural setting of KEPS. I endeavour to foster an environment where every child feels valued, where their voices are heard, and their ideas are respected.  I strive to encourage children to have a passion for learning, igniting a lifelong thirst for knowledge that will accompany them on their journey through life.