Wellfield Academy 2024-2025
Parent/Carer Information
How to engage with us at Wellfield
Our Commitment
At Wellfield Academy we are very fortunate to have supportive parents who recognise that educating young people is a process that involves a strong partnership between home and school, positive working relationships and clear lines of communication.
We are committed to working together to ensure a safe and positive school environment. We therefore endeavour to respond to all calls, queries and emails within 48 hours.
• Email- ask@wellfieldacademy.org
• Phone- 01772 421 303
• Website- www.wellfieldacademy.org
• Facebook- WellfieldAcademy
• Twitter/X- @WellfieldAcad
• Parent drop ins
• Parents’ Evenings (two per year group each year)
Please remember to outline who your child is and which staff member your email is addressed to (eg , FAO Mrs Park)
Who’s Who?
It is important that you know who to contact so the following slides have been put together to help parents/carers to understand who is who and their roles and responsibilities. It includes information about the following teams:
A. Senior Leadership Team
B. Student Services
C. Special Educational Needs
D. Quality of Education/Subject staff
A. The Senior Leadership Team
Senior Leadership Team
Senior Leadership Team
B. The Student Services Team
What do the student services team do?
The Student Services Team is overseen by Mr Trainor. The team will:
• Respond to concerns about behaviour & attendance and help to put strategies in place
• Help implement the rewards and behaviour policy
• Work on attendance concerns
• Support both families and students as needed
• Help prepare students for next steps – transition in year 7 and further study in year 11
• Celebrate success and support when things don’t go quite right
Deputy Head- Behaviour & Attitudes
Student Services Team
Key
Stage 3
Student Services Team
Key Stage 4
Student Services Team
Personal Development & Safeguarding
We also have a team who support with your child’s personal development and, where appropriate, manage any safeguarding concerns. Personal Development and safeguarding are overseen by Mrs Park.
Mrs Park- Assistant Head- Personal Development/ DSL
Personal Development Curriculum & Aspirations Lead
Mrs Booth- Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Manager/Deputy DSL
Personal Tutors
Mr Murray Mrs Ferguson/Mrs Whiteside
Miss West Miss Clare Mr McCarrick
Miss Bellemey Mr Winrow Mr Beales Miss Stevenson Miss Scott/Mr Kelly
Mr Harrison Mr Quigley
Mr GibsonStorey/Ms Robinson
Miss Hancox Miss Morris Mr Benson
Mrs Cadman Mrs Pickup
Miss McHugh Mr Ryding Mrs Taylor
Miss Pennington Mr Jacques
C. The Special Educational Needs Team
What does the SEND team do?
The SEND team is overseen by Miss Butterworth, who is also our SENDCO. The SEND team will:
• Responds to concerns about special education needs
• Support both families and students as needed
• Create Pupil Passports where required
• Upskill teaching staff to provide the best quality education for those with SEND/additional needs
• Get to know your child as an individual
SEND & Inclusion
D. The Quality of Education Team
Quality of Education
The Quality of Education is overseen by Mrs Day, who works with Mrs Cadman to continually develop the quality of teaching and learning across the school. The team will:
• Enhances the curriculum offer within the school
• Improves the quality of teaching and learning
• Develops reading
• Ensures high quality and accurate assessments and data
• Identify students who require additional support and intervention
Mr Beattie
Deputy Head-Quality of Education
Mrs Day
Assistant Head-Curriculum & Assessment
Miss Snowden Head of English
Faculty/Subject Teams
Mrs Fitzpatrick Head of Maths
Mrs Cadman
Head of Foundation Faculty
This faculty includes History, Geography, RE & Modern Foreign Languages
Mr Kelly Head of Science
Mr Beales Head of Creative Faculty
This faculty includes PE, Art, Drama, Music, Food, DT, & Computing
How can you stay in touch with us?
• Email- ask@wellfieldacademy.org
• Phone- 01772 421 303
• Website- www.wellfieldacademy.org
• Facebook- WellfieldAcademy
• Twitter/X- @WellfieldAcad
• Parent drop ins
• Parents’ Evenings (two per year group each year)
Please remember to outline who your child is and which staff member your email is addressed to (eg , FAO Mrs Park)