WOODLANDS MEED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clerk
- Member of the Policy Committee
- Member of the Strategy Committee
- Headteacher
"I have had the privilege of being the Headteacher at Woodlands Meed since September 2015.
"Our boy has settled in so well in his first year at Woodlands Meed. The staff genuinely care for the children and go out of their way to support the young people and this shows via the progress he's made. We couldn't be happier to have him in such a caring, and happy school placement. Thank you to all of the staff at Woodlands Meed."
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Strategy Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Policy Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Associate
- Member of the Strategy Committee
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- Assistant Head ( Teaching and Learning )
"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.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Business Support Manager
- Member of the Associate
- Member of the Strategy Committee
"My role as overall strategic and operational lead for Finance, IT and Administration is to ensure that these functions provide the school and college with efficient and effective support systems and the ongoing financial stability needed to deliver an outstanding education to our learners."
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Governors
- Member of the Policy Committee
- Member of the Strategy Committee
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- Assistant Head ( Complex Needs )
"Having the opportunity to oversee the Complex Needs department at Woodlands Meed fills me with joy as I get the opportunity to provide and deliver an irresistible curriculum to a fantastic cohort of learners.
Within this role, my aim is to bring Communication and Independence to the forefront of everything we achieve, ensuring our students can be the best they can be by preparing them for adulthood. I work closely with the staffing team throughout school and college in delivering Gina Davies' Attention Autism intervention model throughout the curriculum whilst developing a ‘Thinking Aloud' culture."
Job Titles:
- Assistant Head ( Teaching and Learning )
"Having the chance to oversee and evolve the KS3 curriculum, ensuring it prepares our students for the next phase of their education, is a real privilege and challenge that I enjoy. Together with staff I aim to provide an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum, focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge they need, as well as promoting a lifelong love of learning. I manage and support subject leaders and other professionals, empowering them to grow their expertise and areas of the curriculum effectively, in order to maximise student outcomes and enrich their education.
I also lead the teaching of English throughout the school, working in collaboration to deliver our vision for literacy. Reading and phonics is a priority for Woodlands Meed and I lead an effective team to support staff, children and parents. Using various data sources I manage and guide the schools intervention team to provide bespoke targeted support to our students. I work closely with other schools in my role as a county moderator, to ensure best practise is developed at Woodlands Meed. "
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Strategy Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Associate
- Member of the Strategy Committee
- Careers Leader
- Deputy Head ( Careers and Curriculum Collaboration )
In my role as 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. I achieved a level 6 University Certificate in Career Leadership at Canterbury University in 2019. This course equipped me with skills and knowledge to effectively lead a quality careers programme.
"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."
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Strategy Committee
- Member of the Policy Committee
- Link Governor
Job Titles:
- Member of the Policy Committee
- Member of the Strategy Committee
- Vice Chair of Governors
Job Titles:
- Member of the Associate
- Member of the Strategy Committee