Consultants

Profile

Since taking over the school 5 years ago Nichola has led staff making significant changes to the curriculum and assessment processes leading to progress scores in maths in the top 10% of the country and rapid improvement across all areas. Nichola also leads 3 Start Well Centres (children’s centres) across the locality which provide critical support for families in the whole community through Early Help and close working partnership with social care.
Nichola has also worked closely with the Local Authority to initiate and develop an onsite specialist Early Years Wellbeing centre providing alternative provision for reception pupils with additional needs from other schools. As an experienced Senco (before becoming a headteacher), inclusive education and ensuring the needs of all pupils are truly met is at the heart of what she does. Nichola is also the Local Authority’s Lead KS2 writing moderator having been on the team for 11 years.

Particular areas of strength:
Nichola is a skilled serving Headteacher with extensive experience in school improvement, the reality and the process. Her SEND knowledge and ability to build capacity and skillsets in school through involving all staff are second to none.