This page is divided into two sections;
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help.
People inside school who can help
House Progress Leaders:
Each Progress Leader has responsibility for the overall academic progress of students in their care. They are;

Mr D. Sanderson
Baggaley House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 135
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Mr E. Jeffcock
Buxton House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 196
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Mr B. Swales
Fanshawe House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 136
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Miss L. Watkin
Gosforth House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 180
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Mr P. Varley
Millican House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 185
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Mr A. Hibbert
Spaven House
Progress Leader
01246 412372, Ext: 133
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Also see our "Student Progress & Welfare Policy & Procedures" document which you can download from the Policies page.
House Support Managers:
Each Progress Leader is supported by a House Manager whose specific focus is the behaviour and attendance of students in their care. They are;

Mrs V. Hardwick
Baggaley House
Support Manager
01246 581137
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Miss J. Kirk
Buxton House
Support Manager
01246 581138
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Mrs A. Goodison
Fanshawe House
Support Manager
01246 581119
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Mrs E. Martins
Gosforth House
Support Manager
01246 581120
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Mr D. Wileman
Millican House
Support Manager
01246 581118
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Mrs M. Backhouse
Spaven House
Support Manager
01246 581131
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Early Help Team:
Our Early Help Team are responsible for support, prevention and early intervention for children and families. They provide intense, focused support when problems first emerge. They are;

MissJ. Bowman
Children and Families
Support Worker
01246 412372, Ext: 175
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Miss K. Simons
Learning and Safeguarding
mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 187
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Mrs K. Sayles
Attendance
Officer
01246 412372, Ext: 129
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House Academic Mentors:
Academic Mentors support students with academic progress and wellbeing, and assist withUCASreferences and university applications. They are;

Mrs A. McLeish
Baggaley House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 205
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MrG. Husband
Buxton House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 164
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Mr D. Shephard
Fanshawe House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 206
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Mrs A. Jones
Gosforth House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 151
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Mr C. Shortman
Millican House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 167
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Mr D. Hardy
Spaven House
Academic Mentor
01246 412372, Ext: 209
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Safeguarding Team:
We have our designated Safeguarding Team. They are;

Mrs T. Davies
Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL)
01246 412372, Ext: 184
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Mr N. McGuinness
Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL)
01246 412372, Ext: 137
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Mrs T. Walters
Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL)
01246 412372, Ext: 163
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Miss J. Bowman
Children and Families Support Worker
01246 412372, Ext: 175
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Miss K.Simons
Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL)
01246 412372, Ext: 187
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Special Educational Needs:
Ms. M. Milowiz is our Director of Learning Support (SENCO). She is supported by a team of teaching assistants and SEN / Behaviour Support teachers.

Miss M. Milowiz
Director for Learning Support (SENCO)Designated Teacher for Looked After Students and PP Plus Students
01246 412372, Ext: 176
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Mrs L. Byrd
Positive Support Coordinator
01246 412372
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Mrs C. Browne
Art Therapist
01246 412372
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Mrs S. Ingham
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
01246 412372
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Mr M. Bailey
Lead Teaching Assistant
01246 412372
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Mrs F. Hulley
Lead Teaching Assistant
01246 412372
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Mrs J. Clarke
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
01246 412372
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Learning Mentors:
Our team of Learning Mentors work with students on a one-to-one basis or in groups to help them overcome barriers to learning. Students are referred to our team of Learning Mentors by the Progress Leaders.

Mrs J. Milnes
County Behaviour Support
01246 412372
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Extended Services Manager:
Our Extended Services Manager, Tracy Walters, co-ordinates the help and support outside agencies can give our students and their families, including Social Services, charitable organisations and businesses, school health, education welfare, Connexions, police and the youth service.

Mrs T. Walters
Extended Services Manager
01246 412372, Ext: 163
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Strategic Leadership Team (SLT):
The school's SLT includes;

Mr M J Cooper
Headteacher
01246 412372
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Mrs T. Davies
Deputy Headteacher
(Progress and Achievement)
01246 412372, Ext: 184
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Mr A. James
Assistant Headteacher
(Learning and Teaching)
01246 412372, Ext: 219
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Mr K. Pickles
Assistant Headteacher
(Student Experience, Careers IAG)
01246 412372, Ext: 142
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Mr N. McGuinness
Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour, Personal Development and Welfare)
01246 412372, Ext: 137
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Mrs S, Compai
Director of Teacher Development / Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator
01246 412372, Ext: 211
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Miss N. Yates
Director of the Wider Curriculum
01246 412372, Ext: 201
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Miss M. Milowiz
Director for Learning Support (SENCO)Designated Teacher for Looked After Students and PP Plus Students
01246 412372, Ext: 176
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Mr M. Howell
Director of Sixth Form
01246 412372, Ext: 146
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Mr C. Gilbert
Director of Resources
01246 412372, Ext: 124
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Mrs C. Burgin
Assistant Director of Resources
01246 412372, Ext: 165
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People outside school who can help
School Nurse:
Our NHS school nurse runs a drop-in session on Monday lunchtime upstairs in A-Block and can make appointments to see students in school. The school nurse can help with any health issue, including feeling worried about anything at home or in school.
For your peace of mind, please also refer to our "Confidentiality & Handling Sensitive Issues - Students & Parents Policy" that can be found on our Policies page.
Careers IAG:
Our personal advisor is Margaret Marshall. As well as helping with careers advice and guidance, we can help students with personal finance, health and family problems.