Our Team

English Hub Strategic Lead
Headteacher at Heather Avenue Infant School

I have been Headteacher at Heather Avenue Infant School Since September 2015.  Prior to this I was in the classroom accumulating over 15 years experience in teaching primary aged children.  I still love to spend time in the classroom and am passionate about ensuring that every child learns to read.  I believe reading opens doors to a wealth of opportunities for our young children, supporting them in building knowledge, skills and understanding of the world around us. 
 

English Hub Lead
Audit Team Member

I have been teaching since 2013, primarily in KS1 which I have really enjoyed.  Prior to becoming English Hub Lead, I taught in a high opportunity area in East London before joining Heather Avenue Infant School in 2015.  Throughout my career, I have implemented a new phonics scheme, been a Reading Lead, an English Lead and a Literacy Specialist.  These are accomplishments that I am proud of and that have helped me with my mission for equipping every child I work with, with the skills they need to be able to read. 

I believe that early reading and phonics is important in order for children to receive the best possible start to their education. I am passionate about teaching phonics, English and encouraging a love of reading.  I enjoy leading our team of literacy specialists and supporting the improvement of reading in other schools.  I hope to connect with more schools across the region so that we can build our English Hub together. 

English Hub Administrator
English Hub Finance Administrator

I am the English Hub Administrator and have been with the Wensum English Hub since our appointment in May 2019. 

I am often the first point of contact for Infant, Primary and Junior schools across Norfolk and Suffolk.  I am involved with coordinating events, event bookings, dealing with financial matters and general enquiries.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any enquiries or for more information about the Wensum English Hub.

Literacy Specialist

In 2009, I started my teaching career with a profound passion for Literacy and MFL. Over the years, I've taught pupils in Years 1 to 6, gaining invaluable experience.  Securing the role of English Lead at my school was a joyous milestone, affording me the opportunity to spearhead numerous impactful changes in our English curriculum.  I take great pride in the positive influence my work has had, and it remains my mission to support as many children as possible in cultivating essential reading skills, expanding their vocabulary, and fostering a love for literature, ultimately nurturing lifelong readers.  I firmly believe that early exposure to reading and phonics is paramount for providing children with the strongest educational foundation.  As I embark on my new role as a Literacy Specialist for the English Hub, I am filled with anticipation and eagerness to continue making a                                                                difference in children's lives.

Literacy Specialist
Reading Ambition for All Facilitator

I currently teach in Year 1, with previous experience teaching Reception, both at Heather Avenue Infant School where I also completed part of my teacher training.

I have always felt enthusiastic about teaching phonics and early reading, and have seen the huge impact this can have on the beginning of children’s learning journeys.

I look forward to working alongside schools to give children the best start, and provide ongoing opportunities to find their love of reading.

Senior Literacy Specialist
Audit Team Member
Early Language Facilitator

I trained in Infant teaching and am an experienced Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 teacher.

I have found working for the Wensum English Hub very rewarding and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for phonics and reading and supporting schools on their reading journey.  I feel privileged to be working as part of the Wensum team to support schools in delivering quality phonic teaching and to promote a love of reading.

Literacy Specialist
Audit Team Member
Transforming School Facilitator

Teaching children to read, and getting children excited about where reading can take them, has always been one of my main passions as a teacher and now also as a mum of 3.  

I have been a qualified teacher since 2007 and was Head of KS1 & Reading Leader at my previous school, so I am thrilled to be working with the English Hub to help schools across Norfolk and Suffolk to improve standards in this area and to have an impact on children’s learning.

Teachers Reading Group Facilitator

I am the deputy head teacher and English Lead at Heartwood CE VC Primary and Nursery School.  I have over 12 years’ experience teaching Early Years and Key Stage One in a range of schools, in and out of Norfolk.  Reading is my passion, especially instilling a love for reading in others, and a child’s expression when they first realise they’re a reader is truly magical.  I believe that prioritising pre-reading skills, phonics and early reading is vital for a child’s educational journey.  I love working with other schools, sharing good practice and ensuring that all children have the best opportunities to become fluent and confident readers.

Literacy Specialist 
Fluency Facilitator

I have been teaching since 2004, I have taught from Reception to Year 6 and specialise in Early Years.  Currently, I am English Lead at my school and teach a Year 1 class. 

My passion is early reading and promoting a love of reading in all children and adults in our school setting. It is a pleasure to work with the Wensum English Hub, to support schools in delivering high quality phonics teaching as well as creating a positive reading culture.

Literacy Specialist

Early reading is such a passion of mine, especially since having children of my own.  I love hearing children suddenly bring all of their experiences together and just reading their first words, sentences and eventually books!  It feels like such a privilege. 

I have been teaching for 10 years, across EYFS and KS1, with a real passion for Early Years. I am the Phonics/Reading Lead and R/1 teacher in my school. 

I am so excited for all the experiences that working with Wensum English Hub will offer, meeting other professionals, seeing inside other schools and going on a journey of improvement together. 

Auditor

I have been a qualified teacher since 2015, working in KS1 and now Early Years.  I am enjoying being part of the Wensum English Hub to help other schools deliver high quality phonics lessons.  I am very passionate about making sure all children have the opportunity and support to reach their full potential.  I love reading myself and believe that early reading and reading for pleasure is such a fundamental skill for children to develop.

Literacy Specialist

I have been teaching for over 30 years in Norfolk primary schools and I am currently teaching a Reception class.  I am Deputy Head and Reading lead and really believe in promoting the love of reading.

I particularly enjoy working in early years and believe providing the correct start to teaching a child to read is crucial to success. I look forward to working alongside schools and helping all children reach their true potential.

Literacy Specialist

I retrained as a teacher after a successful career in marketing and graphic design, a move I will never regret!

As a military spouse, I have had the opportunity to work in a range of different schools across all year groups. 

I am currently teaching in EYFS. This is my favourite age, as I get to support children at the beginning of their reading journey, a real passion of mine.  Working with the Wensum English Hub will allow me to share ideas and practises with other like -minded professionals, and I am looking forward to assisting schools on their individual journeys.

Literacy Specialist

I am currently a year 5/6 teacher and a reading lead in a primary school. I have been teaching for almost 20 years and have taught every year group from reception to year 6.

I am passionate about promoting reading for pleasure, and as a mum of two very enthusiastic readers - I have read a lot of children's books over the years!  This is great when someone needs advice on what to read next!  I am also deeply committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of background, can learn to read.

I really look forward to supporting schools with their teaching of phonics and early reading.

Literacy Specialist

I am currently a year 1 teacher and have been teaching within KS1 and working within many roles of SLT for 12 years.  It is my wholehearted belief that teaching a child to read unlocks their world on so many different levels. 

Being a parent has fuelled my passion even further to ensure that all children get the best start in education.

I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm as we work together.

Literacy Specialist

I am an experienced Early Years practitioner and have been teaching across Reception - Year 2 for over 15 years.  I am very passionate about enabling all children to develop a love of reading through giving them the skills and experiences needed to be successful. 

I enjoy working with schools helping them develop their phonics and early reading curriculum so that all children are able to reach their full potential. 

Literacy Specialist
Audit Team Member
Early Language Facilitator

Since I was little I have always had a keen interest in reading and storytelling. This passion has become a key driving force within my teaching over the past 15 years, where I have been teaching across KS1 and EYFS.

I have three children of my own and my eldest is dyslexic. For him learning to read has been a struggle, however with the right support and a fantastic team of teachers and support staff behind him he succeeded.  To pick up a text and be able to read and comprehend it, (something that was once inconceivable) is now his reality.  I truly believe that it is the right of all children to learn the fundamental skills of reading and I look forward to working with schools to support them in delivering high quality phonics teaching and developing a positive reading culture.