Charlotte-Lise Bishop

Charly’s childhood was spent between the English countryside and the beautiful islands of the Seychelles, of which her mother is a native.  Aged 13, she moved to Oxford after winning a Music Scholarship at St Edward’s School.  Alongside her musical studies, Charly was a keen linguist, choosing both French and Spanish at A-level.  However, her love of music triumphed and she went on to gain a First Class Degree in music from the University of Leeds. 

 

Following her degree, Charly returned to Oxford where she gained her PGCE with a specialism in Primary Languages.  She has remained in Oxford ever since; teaching in Key Stage 1, first at Chandlings and later at St Hugh’s, Carswell where she was also the Pre-Prep English Coordinator.  For the past four years, Charly has taught in the Pre-Prep at Summer Fields School, where she also runs one of the boarding houses, alongside her husband Ollie.

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Charly is particularly passionate about igniting a love of reading in young children; as an experienced phonics practitioner, she has worked with a range of abilities, including those with specific learning difficulties.  Her enthusiasm and warmth help her foster a happy learning environment where children are able to thrive.

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Charly is the mother of two daughters and owner of far too many pets!  In her spare time, Charly enjoys long dog walks and bike rides with her family.