I have lived in Stockwood all my life and I attended Waycroft Academy as a child. It is a great privilege to serve as Chair of the Local Academy Council and the link councillor for Disadvantaged, including Pupil Premium and Children in Care.
I pursued the role of LAC because I wish to play a part in ensuring children receive a fantastic education, preparing them for the future and in-turn strengthening our community. I also wish to give back to the academy for the integral education received and the countless memories made during my time as a pupil.
I am also a Parish Councillor in Whitchurch Village and a student at university, wishing to dedicate my life and career to public service.
I have lived in Stockwood all my life and I attended Waycroft as a child. I have many fond memories of my time at Waycroft and the opportunities and experiences that were given to me.
Now working as a teacher in a local secondary school, I am very aware of the importance of a well-rounded education. It is perhaps more important than ever that schools are places where students can not only learn, but build character and resilience to ensure that future generations are developing the skills and values that will enable them to become well-informed, confident and successful adults who will be able to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Primary schools are fundamental in laying the foundations for this.
Through my link role for safeguarding and teaching and learning, I am able to share my experiences of secondary education to support the children at Waycroft in many aspects of their education. I am particularly excited to support with and review the implementation of the ‘Principles of Effective Teaching’ within lessons at Waycroft.
I live in Stockwood and taught at Waycroft Academy for many years. I taught Reception or KS1 classes until I was invited to train to be a Numbers Count teacher. I supported children in Year 2 in this capacity and using this training, supported children throughout the school according to their mathematical needs.
I look forward to being able to bring my experience of EYFS, KS1 and maths teaching to support Waycroft Academy. I am the link councillor for Maths and SEND.
I have now retired from teaching. My time is taken up caring for my grandchildren and also a variety of craft activities. I enjoy singing in a choir and learning to line dance. I am an active member of a church.
I have lived in Stockwood since my children were born and my two children currently attend Waycroft Academy. I am a teacher myself at Headley Park Primary School where I teach and lead phase 1. I have a keen interest in early reading and I work for the English hub as a literacy specialist. I look forward to being able to share my experiences and support Waycroft as much as I can through my link role for English and EYFS. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and running. You might even see me jogging around Stockwood from time to time!
I have lived in Stockwood for over 13 years and both of my children attend Waycroft Academy. I worked in further education for over 15 years, teaching and tutoring on courses ranging from Level 1 to Level 6. I have a keen interest in teaching, learning and assessment and physical education and I am looking forward to being able to share my experiences and support Waycroft Academy through my link roles for Safeguarding and Sports Premium.
My journey in the education and skills sector started over 15 years ago, in which time I have worked as a learning support worker, teacher, coordinator, manager and senior leader. In my current role as National Skills Manager, I have responsibility for Skills and Training provisions in the sectors of Early Years, Careers Information, Advice and Guidance, English, Maths, Employability and Digital Skills. Part of my role is to focus on growth of which I work closely with the Business Development Team on various procurement opportunities.
In my previous senior leadership role in Further Education, I was responsible for Apprenticeships, Adult Skills, Business Development and Employer Engagement. Before these two roles I worked as a Maths teacher and learning support worker for a number of years. During my time as a teacher, I learned both the challenges and strong positive impact that can be made in this sector and value the time that I had doing this very much.
I have proudly called Stockwood home for over a decade, with both of my children currently attending Waycroft Academy. With more than six years in the education sector, including five years serving in the Waycroft Academy school office, I bring a deep understanding of our school community and the needs of students, staff, and families alike. Now, as an Executive Assistant at Trust in Learning Academies, another Bristol-based multi-academy trust, I am dedicated to supporting the continual improvement of the academy and advocating for investment in the talented staff working within our schools.
I look forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to Waycroft Academy through my role within the CLF governance structure and in my link role for Wellbeing.
I teach Year 6 at Waycroft Academy and I have been a teacher for nearly 25 years, receiving a Bachelor of Primary Education at the University of Natal, South Africa. Since qualifying, I have worked in three primary schools, a secondary school and a special provision setting. I have previously been a governor at Woodlands Academy and am currently in a senior leadership role at Totterdown Baptist Church. In all my roles and settings, I have always had a passion for teaching and the thinking behind successful learners. I hope, in my role as staff link governor for Assessment, I can contribute to the progress and attainment for all children at Waycroft Academy.
