Who to contact

Wellfield

2024-2025 Parent/Carer Information

How to engage with us at Wellfield

Our Commitment

At Wellfield Academy we are very fortunate to have supportive parents who recognise that educating young people is a process that involves a strong partnership between home and school, positive working relationships and clear lines of communication. We are committed to working together to ensure a safe and positive school environment. We therefore endeavour to respond to all calls, queries and emails within 48 hours.

• Email- ask@wellfieldacademy.org

• Phone- 01772 421 303

• Website- www.wellfieldacademy.org

• Facebook- WellfieldAcademy

• Twitter/X- @WellfieldAcad

• Parent drop ins

• Parents’ Evenings (two per year group each year)

Please remember to outline who your child is and which staff member your email is addressed to (eg, FAO Mrs Park)

Who’s Who?

It is important that you know who to contact so the following slides have been put together to help parents/carers to understand who is who and their roles and responsibilities. It includes information about the following teams:

A. Senior Leadership Team

B. Student Services

C. Special Educational Needs

D. Quality of Education/Subject staff

A. The Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership Team

Mr Lewis- Headteacher

Mrs Day- Deputy Head- Quality of Education

Mr Trainor- Deputy Head- Behaviour & Attitudes

Senior Leadership Team

Assistant Head- Personal Development

Mrs Park-

Miss Butterworth- Assistant Head- SEND & Inclusion

Mrs Cadman- Assistant Head- Teaching & Learning

B. The Student Services Team

What do the student services team do?

The Student Services Team is overseen by Mr Trainor. The team will:

• Respond to concerns about behaviour & attendance and help to put strategies in place

• Help implement the rewards and behaviour policy

• Work on attendance concerns

• Support both families and students as needed

• Help prepare students for next steps –transition in year 7 and further study in year 11

• Celebrate success and support when things don’t go quite right

Mr Trainor

Deputy Head- Behaviour & Attitudes

Student Services Team Key Stage 3

Miss Cattanach- Head of Key Stage 3

Mrs McCann- Head of Year 7

(Miss Horsfield currently on mat leave)

Mr Hampson Head of Year 8

Miss Calvert Head of Year 9

Student Services Team

Key Stage 4

Mr West- Head of Key Stage 4

Mr McGennity Head of Year 10

Mrs Wheeler Head of Year 11

Student Services Team Attendance

Mrs Pye- Attendance Manager

Mrs Kirk- Attendance Officer

Student Services Team

Personal Development & Safeguarding

We also have a team who support with your child’s personal development and, where appropriate, manage any safeguarding concerns. Personal Development and safeguarding are overseen by Mrs Park.

Mrs Park- Assistant Head- Personal Development/ DSL

Personal Development Curriculum & Aspirations Lead

Mrs Booth- Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager/Deputy DSL

Personal Tutors

Mr Murray Mrs Ferguson/Miss Scott

Miss Bellemey Mr Winrow

Miss West Mr McCarrick Miss Clare

Mr Harrison Mr Quigley

Mr Beales

Miss Hancox Miss Morris

Mr GibsonStorey/ Miss Taylor

Mr Benson

Miss Stevenson Mrs Whiteside/Mr Kelly

Mr Barrow Mrs Pickup

Mrs Starbuck Mr Ryding Mrs Taylor

Miss Pennington Mr Jacques

C. The Special Educational Needs Team

What does the SEND team do?

The SEND team is overseen by Miss Butterworth, who is also our SENDCO. The SEND team will:

• Responds to concerns about special education needs

• Support both families and students as needed

• Create Pupil Passports where required

• Upskill teaching staff to provide the best quality education for those with SEND/additional needs

• Get to know your child as an individual

Miss Butterworth

Assistant Head-SEND & Inclusion

SEND & Inclusion

Mrs Gibson-Storey- HLTA

Mrs Arif

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sachs- Assistant to SENDCO

Mrs Naylor

Teaching Assistant

Miss Gibbons

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Whittaker

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Batey- Trust Inclusion Manager

D. The Quality of Education Team

Quality of Education

The Quality of Education is overseen by Mrs Day, who works with Mrs Cadman to continually develop the quality of teaching and learning across the school. The team will:

• Enhances the curriculum offer within the school

• Improves the quality of teaching and learning

• Develops reading

• Ensures high quality and accurate assessments and data

• Identify students who require additional support and intervention