Woodberry Down

Leadership Team

September 2022

We are delighted to be sharing with you some important information about school leaders here at Woodberry Down. Whilst we would always advise you to speak firstly with your child's classteacher in the case of any questions or queries, there may be times when you wish to speak with a member of the leadership team. Please see the information below for future reference.

Ms Nicole Reid

Executive Headteacher

I am sure that you will agree that Woodberry Down is a very special place where our children flourish. There is nothing quite like the return to school after the summer break. The children are excited and ambitious for the year ahead; let's give them everything that they deserve!

We are certain that this academic year is set to be full of fun and excitement along with hard work and determination. At Woodberry Down the children consistently try their best and we are always so proud of them and their achievements.

Our values of responsibility, focus, kindness, collaboration and creativity are reflected across our community and we are sure that you will support us in ensuring our children display these in everything that they do.

Mr Derek Hewie

Headteacher

It is a privilege to be have worked at Woodberry Down over the last 7 years, having joined the school as the headteacher in September 2015. I am very happy to continue to serve the wonderful community at Woodberry Down.

There is no doubt that this is a very special place where everyone is valued and respected. I would like to wish those joining the school a very warm welcome. To those families returning to us after the summer break, I hope that you have rested well and that you are looking forward to the year ahead.

This year we aim to reach even higher, ensuring all of our children receive nothing but the best education and enrichment opportunities we can offer.

Deputy Headteacher

Teaching & Learning

Ms Sophie Graham

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first half term at Woodberry Down Primary School. Both the children and staff have returned to school full of enthusiasm for the year ahead. I look forward to seeing all the children flourish over the coming terms.

This year, I will be working with staff in ensuring our engaging curriculum supports the needs of all the learners across Woodberry Down, allowing them to reach their full potential. Please feel free to approach me with any queries you have.

Early Years Leader

Nursery & Reception

Miss Kirsty Rogers

It is with great excitement that I start my fourth year as Early Years Leader at the school. I have great ambition and aspirations for the children at Woodberry Down and I believe there to be no better place to start than early years.

The team across Nursery and Reception are a pleasure to work with. We enjoy being able to invite you into our classrooms and look forward to doing so soon. We are always here to help you if there is anything that you need to know about school and education.

Assistant Headteacher

Year 3 & Year 4

Mr Patrick Middleburg

I am looking forward to another inspiring year at Woodberry Down Primary School The children have returned with positive energy and I cannot wait to see all the achievements and successes they accomplish.

This year I will continue to support teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring curriculum that allows children to reach their full potential. As maths leader I will be particularly focused on raising the profile of mathematics and ensuring all children have a love of all things maths related.

Assistant Headteacher

Year 5 & Year 6

Miss Dinah Williams

Woodberry Down is an exciting place to work and I am very much looking forward to the year ahead. The children consistently challenge and motivate us to deliver the very best and I will always welcome the opportunity to continue to do this.

This year I will be working to support KS2 teachers as well as ensuring that our English curriculum continues to inspire our pupils. If your child is in Year 5 or Year 6, please do approach me with any questions or queries. I am also available to support with any secondary school application queries.

Assistant Headteacher

SEND Teaching & Learning Support

Ms Colleen Drake

I am very excited for this term at Woodberry Down. It has been wonderful to see the children return to school so enthusiastically. We have refined our curriculum for this academic year and I cannot wait to see it in action with the distinctive Woodberry Down energy that our children bring to their learning.

This term I will be supporting teachers across the school with a sharp focus on the achievements and attainment of pupils with SEND. If you need any support with this, please feel free to approach me.

Assistant Headteacher

Inclusion Leader

Mr Shayne Davids

Thank you to the Woodberry Down Community for such a warm welcome last year. I took great pleasure in meeting and working with you to help support your children's learning, and can't wait to get started again.

This academic year, I will be the school lead for Inclusion. This role primarily encompasses supporting the provision of our pupils with special educational needs, disabilities and medical conditions. I am always available to support our families with any matters related to special educational needs.

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