Meet the SEND Team

My name is Mrs Basilico, I have been working at Bullers Wood School for Boys since the start of it's journey in 2018. It has been a fantastic adventure! My job is SENDCo, which means that I try my best to help all students who find some aspects of schooling a bit difficult. My department is called the PLZ, which means the Positive Learning Zone. 

What should tell you about myself? I am  a mum and like many adults I juggle my family life and my working one.  Everyone in school knows that I am very fond of my dog Bridget who keeps me in a good mood almost all the time. In my free time I like to go for a jog or to read a good book. I am Italian and clearly I think that Italian food is the best of the world!

I think students should  always try their best and d never get discouraged if there is something that they can’t do, because  everyone is good at something and not so good at something else and that is ok.  My experience has taught me that students can learn better if they are happy and feel good about themselves, so I will try my best for that to happen.  

 I would say that the golden rule in school for me is: be kind and polite at all times with adults and students.

Hello! My name is Ms Russo. I joined Bullers Boys in November 2020 as a Learning Support Assistant. We have a fantastic team of knowledgeable, proactive and dedicated staff and I feel privileged to be a part of the SEND Team. We all strive to make students life at school positive, pleasurable and productive.

Having recently completed my Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification (October 2023), I am primarily involved in helping students in KS4 with their Maths and English and running Music Intervention for students in KS3.

Before joining BWSfB, I was a full-time Music Teacher and I still teach piano after school. I studied Music and English at University and feel most at home in the English or Maths classrooms. 

Outside of school, I love travelling, walking my dogs, going to the theatre and all genres of music. Playing the piano keeps me calm.

Hello, my name is Ms Tucker and I joined the SEND department at Bullers Wood School for Boys in 2020. I was previously a Visual Merchandiser for Next, travelling around the country.  After having children, I was an exams invigilator at Bullers Wood School for 5 years, and it was whilst working there that I realised I wanted a role where I was more involved with the students.

I enjoy my role as an LSA, it is very rewarding and a pleasure each day to work with the students and see them grow in confidence and achieve great things every year.  The Learning Support Department is often filled with the sounds of laughter and students enjoy this supportive department.

After school, three days a week, I help any students that attend Homework Club. Many students ask for support with their Maths homework and I enjoy solving the questions with them in a relaxed environment.

Outside of work I am a busy mum, with two teenage children and enjoy relaxing by being outdoors in the garden and walks in the countryside. I love travelling abroad to different countries each year, experiencing the different foods and culture; Greece is one of my favourite destinations. I also love recycling and enjoy a mooch around charity shops, bric a brac shops and sites on the internet like Vinted.

My name is Mrs Smith, I have been working at Bullers Wood School for Boys since September 2020 as the SEND Administrator. We, as a team try our best to help all students who find some aspects of schooling a bit difficult. It is so rewarding to know that we are making a difference to a young person’s life.

A little bit about myself, I am a mum to three children we have a dog called Milo, he is an English Springer Spaniel. In my free time I like to go camping and go on long walks with my family. I also love to spend time in my kitchen creating lots of lovely food, 

Bullers Wood School for Boys is a wonderful, thriving school in which we work and learn in a happy, safe and friendly environment. I am proud to be part of this school and being part of a team who help to make a difference to so many young lives.

My name is Mrs Anderson and I joined the SEND Department as a Learning Support Assistant in September 2021.

Previously I have worked at Knight Frank in London, a real estate consultancy firm, but after my having my daughter I decided to take a step back to spend more quality time with her. As she was growing up, I joined GAP and worked my way up to operations/ visual manager but sadly, as the company closed it retail stores, after 22 years I was made redundant. I have always wanted a rewarding job, helping others. My friends and family always told me I would be a great LSA so I decided now would be the perfect time to take the plunge.

In my spare time I enjoy snuggling down with a good book or watching detective dramas with my daughter and terrier dog called Fred. I’m really enjoy supporting the students through their secondary school journey. 

My name is Mr Bloom.  I joined the SEND Department as a Learning Support Assistant in November 2023.  I am really enjoying the role and have fun aiding the boys in their learning.

I finished my Masters in Medieval Studies at the end of 2022. Following finishing university I travelled through Southeast Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand.  I had an amazing time, meeting amazing people.  I returned in August 2023.

In my spare time I enjoy watching football and cricket, I am a big Liverpool fan.  I love playing rugby and my Saturdays are taken up with playing for my team.

My name is Ms Murfet I joined Bullers Wood School for Boys in September 2022.

I enjoy supporting the students with their GCSE's. I have a catering background and especially enjoy supporting the boys in Hospitality and Catering.

I have a large family and a busy homelife and we have a Beagle called Bella and we love going on long walks in the countryside. 

My name is Mr Perry.  After a really rewarding year as a Year 8 LSA starting in October 2022 I have now entered the world of mental health support by becoming an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant). The role is designed to provide on-site bespoke strategies to boys who may be exhibiting issues with their mental health and give them a safe space in which to explore their emotions and how best to manage them.

I've had a varied work career before coming here, from working in the BBC World Service newsroom helping to get radio transmissions on air to working with charities based in schools helping vulnerable children. In 2018 I took some time off work to look after my twin girls who have been the biggest and most rewarding challenge.

I love Formula One and would love to travel the world following all the races in a season.

Hello, I'm Mrs Ramdeen! I started working as an LSA in October 2023, situated mainly with Year 8s in class and via 1:1 mentoring, Lexia and English Interventions. I thoroughly enjoy supporting the boys to be resilient, empathic and motivated young people, whatever the challenge. Getting to know them personally has been the biggest privilege.

I have a degree in Psychology and am currently training to be a counsellor alongside this role. Previously, I have worked in research degrees administration; as a Year 6 TA; a Preschool Assistant; an Operations Manager; and have run my own cake business.

I enjoy hanging out with my husband and three children, staying active, trying different cuisines, discovering new architecture, and cooking!

My name is Miss Greenstreet and I work with Year 8 by supporting them with their learning as an LSA. I am currently completing a Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. I have a passion for assisting with literacy, SEMH and speech developments. I currently run the Lexia Program, Literacy Interventions and attend Speech and Language Therapy sessions alongside students.

I am always listening to music and enjoy spending as much time as possible with family and friends. I love being outside in nature, going on long walks.

My name is Bridget and I am a fox red  Labrador. I enjoy playing with any ball, big and small: I am quite good at catching it in the air.

I love cheese and treats,  actually any food. I love coming to school and getting it all the attention from students and teachers.

I hope you can enjoy sometime with me .