FOXFIELDS ACADEMY - Key Persons


Abigail Hodson

Job Titles:
  • Animal Care Lead

Ali Williams

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Headteacher

Ashley Caress

Job Titles:
  • Headteacher
Ashley joined Foxfields in August 2022. Prior to this, Ashley held multiple different senior leadership positions in a large special school in Lincolnshire. At Foxfields, Ashley is responsible for the strategic leadership of the school and working alongside the Senior Leadership Team in regards to their roles. Ashley holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and is a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead for Leicestershire.

David Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Outdoor Education Lead

Dean Hopewell


Eloise Danson

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Lizzie Papworth

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Headteacher
*Lizzie is currently seconded to a school in the Trust for the 23/24 academic year.

Louise Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Headteacher / SENCO
Louise joined Foxfields in August 2022. Prior to this, Louise was the SENCO in a Leicestershire Primary School. At Foxfields, Louise is responsible for leading the EHCP Review Process and managing transitions. Louise also supports the staff team in ensuring that pupils needs are being met in accordance with their plans and leads LAC interventions across the school. Louise holds the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCo) and is a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead for Leicestershire.

Philippa Godley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Administrator

Rosie Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Dean Hopewell

Ruth Lloyd

Job Titles:
  • Home School Liaison Officer

Scott Forty

Job Titles:
  • Site Manager

Scott Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Headteacher
Scott joined Foxfields in August 2020. Prior to this, Scott worked in a large mainstream secondary school in Warwickshire. At Foxfields, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the school. Scott leads on behaviour and has designed and implemented a bespoke tracking system which asseses pupil progress in regards to their SEMH needs. Scott also leads on careers, personal development and oversees the school therapy provision. Scott is a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead for Leicestershire.

Toby Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Headteacher
Toby joined Foxfields in November 2020. Prior to this, Toby worked as a Teacher in multiple special schools, ran his own sports coaching company and worked in professional football. At Foxfields, Toby is responsible for curriculum, assessment, pupil premium, sport premium and is the Designated LAC Teacher. Toby holds the National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) and is currently undertaking the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). Toby is a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead for Leicestershire.