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QUEENSWOOD SCHOOL
STAFF
"Leaders promote good relationships and lead by example to support pupils’ learning….parents recognise and praise leaders’ high expectations and say that is a reason for choosing the school." Ofsted
"Teachers and pupils together ensure that the school is a harmonious multi-cultural learning community. Parents are full of praise for the work of the teachers in the school, citing the care offered to their children as a basis for learning." Ofsted
Mrs Julie Tanner
Headteacher
KS2 Teacher & Music Teacher
B.A. (Hons) in Music and English; Master's degree in Music (M.Mus); Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London;
Diplomas: A.R.C.O., L.T.C.L.
Miss Olivia Baldwin
EYFS Teacher & SENCo
o.baldwin@queenswoodschool.co.uk
B.A. (Hons) Early Childhood Education (with QTS)
Mrs Sheila Lindley-Dawe
Visiting Piano Teacher
B.Mus; A.T.C.L.
Miss Marie Robinson
KS1 & PE Teacher
F.D. Young Children's Learning & Development;
B.A.(Hons) Working with Children & Young People; PGCE with QTS; STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
Mr Don Garces
KS2 Teacher
B.A. (Hons) in Education
P.G.C.E.
Mr Barrie Pickering
All round helper and occasional camel impersonator in the school play as well as passionate football trainer! He is the glue that holds the school together.
Mr Patrick Tanner
Bursar
B.A.(Hons); Business Management
M.A. in Public Policy and Management
In addition to their professional and teaching qualifications, all teachers have appropriate training in First Aid; Safeguarding and Child Protection; 'Prevent' issues and health & safety matters. Mrs Tanner and Miss Robinson have fire marshal training; Mrs Tanner also has a health and safety ROSPA qualification in managing safety. She is also the Designated Lead for Safeguarding in the school.
Welfare Audit Group and Advisory Group
The school has a welfare audit group which helps to ensure that current best practices, policies and procedures in health and safety are maintained. The group also oversees the regulations regarding all safeguarding matters, as required by the local authority's safeguarding board. Each year the group carries out a completely independent audit and reports its findings to the school's management team. The Advisory Group also act as 'critical friends' to the school's management team. We are grateful to these professionals for their expertise and continued support.
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