"I have had the privilege of being the Headteacher at Woodlands Meed since September 2015. 

Our staff team are dedicated and professional and take great pride in the student’s outcomes. By working together, we are able to find practical solutions to ensure that we maximise the opportunities for the students to achieve the best outcomes.

Everyone at Woodlands Meed works closely with students and their families, to ensure that each and every individual is fully supported in reaching their goals. Our work is, of course, a team effort so that students enjoy the optimum in personal and academic progress."

"My role is to ensure every pupil’s special educational needs are met well, and to support pupil wellbeing at the school site.

I am the main contact for new admissions to Woodlands Meed from age 2 to 14, and work to ensure we meet the needs of both new and existing pupils.

I work with WSCC on Annual Reviews and EHCPs, and I am Designated Safeguarding Lead, so work with families and social care to support all our pupils to help them thrive in school and at home.

Part of my role concerns pastoral care of our pupils and the work we do in school around wellbeing, mental health and student welfare.  I am also responsible for a lot of our therapeutic provision and staff training."

"My role as Deputy Head SEND at the college starts with new admissions and transitions from our school site – it involves keeping every child happy and healthy when they are here and then preparing them for their first steps into adulthood.

I co-ordinate a range of therapists and intervention assistants to work with our children and work closely with our wonderful nursing and Well-being teams to ensure that every pupil’s mental, physical and medical needs are met.

I am the Designated Teacher for Children We Care For and Designated Safeguarding Lead for the College.

I am passionate about Communication being at the heart of our school ethos and about equipping our children with the skills to make their voice heard – whatever their chosen method of communication. I hold overall responsibility for making sure we are up to date in our approaches and staff have the relevant training to develop this most important of skills in our young people.

Woodlands Meed is an amazing place of learning and love and I am proud to work here with our awesome staff team."

“In my role as Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning I oversee the continuous evolution of our curriculum to ensure the progress of our learners by raising expectations and improving achievements. I work with the staff team to deliver our vision and create an environment that encourages our pupils to succeed.  The broad and balanced curriculum on offer at the school provides our students with the opportunities to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare them for life at the college and beyond considering their own needs and the impacts of the locality. I ensure all curriculum areas are effectively managed by developing the collaboration of subject leads and other stakeholders.

I work closely with the college site to support the academic transition of pupils from KS3 to KS4. This involves identifying a clear learning pathway for our pupils and to help create a bespoke curriculum. I’m also the executive lead for maths, ensuring the continuity between sites by embedding the maths mastery approach."

"In my role as Executive Careers Leader across the Woodlands Meed organisation, I oversee a relevant and engaging careers programme which meets the differing needs and requirements of our students. This is developed throughout a student’s time at the school and college and is always supportive of their abilities, strengths and skills.  

We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute to their community and have the opportunity to work. We are currently developing The Meed’s Job Club which aims to support young people into paid employment. Through the Meed’s Job Club we want to challenge the misconceptions that people have about employing people with a learning disability. 

I am also Executive Lead for both English and PSHE, ensuring that plans are implemented to provide consistency of teaching across the two sites, creating a clear learning pathway for our students across the organisation. Effective collaboration across the two sites is key to building a relevant curriculum, where teachers work together utilising skills and knowledge to increase the student’s learning and progress.  

I am very proud to be part of the highly supportive learning community with the focus firmly on the student’s individual growth towards successful and confident adulthoods."  

“As the strategic and operational lead for Finance, IT, and Administration, I am responsible for ensuring that these core functions operate efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the wider organisational vision.

My role involves not just managing budgets, systems, and processes, but making sure they genuinely help our staff and learners to do their best work. I’m committed to building reliable, forward-thinking services—whether that’s through careful financial planning, improving our IT experience, or strengthening the administrative support people rely on. Ultimately, I want our school and college to feel stable, welcoming, and well-resourced so that everyone in our community can focus on what matters most: providing and receiving an outstanding education."

"In my role as Assistant Headteacher of Teaching and Learning, I oversee and support the teaching of the curriculum in the Primary and Early Years phase. In collaboration with colleagues, I endeavour to continuously review and evolve the school curriculum; to ensure that it is broad, balanced and engaging for our pupils.  I work with the staff team to ensure that the curriculum is implemented successfully and the pupils are being prepared for the next phase of their education. 

I also oversee the teaching of Maths throughout the school and work with colleagues to ensure that this area is well resourced, monitored and adapted to meet the pupils needs and abilities. I work with the intervention team to highlight pupils who may need additional support in this area, whether that be in class or though targeted intervention, and offer support and guidance when needed. I work closely with the College team to ensure that the Maths Mastery approach is being embedded across both sites, where appropriate.

"As Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning, I lead the development of our KS4 curriculum to ensure high expectations, and meaningful progress for all learners. Working closely with staff, I strive to deliver an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum that equips students with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for adulthood.

I manage and support subject leaders and foster collaboration across sites, ensuring smooth academic transitions from KS3 to KS4 and KS5. As executive lead for English, I drive our vision for English and literacy across the organisation, with a strong focus on reading and phonics. Additionally, I collaborate with other schools as a county moderator to share best practice and continually enhance provision at Woodlands Meed."