Mrs Vikki Hughes

Specialisms	Science PE

Vikki is passionate about teaching and learning. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and currently works at Applegarth School having taught previously in schools outside of North Yorkshire.

Vikki is an active member of our cluster schools group for PE and Science, leading in both these subjects and maths. She has worked with other teachers to review science provision in schools and deliver network meetings, workshops for teachers and teaching assistants in science. Vikki is determined to ensure pupils have an investigative approach to science and a willingness to explore, try ideas and ask questions. She actively promotes STEM initiatives not only within the science curriculum but across other subjects as well. She is very much aware of the importance of science to primary children and has supported schools to ensure it maintains a high profile.