"Together we will...unlock the unique potential in every child and empower them to believe in themselves."

 

Bio

With 25 years of experience in Plymouth schools, I’m proud to have spent the last 5 years at Ford Primary, where I currently lead both English and PE. I have a deep love for working with children and consider it a true privilege to be part of their learning journey.

I am especially passionate about supporting children with SEND and believe that strong, trusting relationships are the foundation for helping every child reach their full potential. I’m proud to lead English at Ford and strongly believe that reading is the key to unlocking all areas of the curriculum.

Ford’s caring and nurturing pastoral approach is what drew me here—it aligns perfectly with my belief that every child deserves to feel valued, understood, and inspired every day

Why Ford?

When you start working at Ford, you know that you are joining a team that supports you and helps you to be the best you can. It is a school where the whole child is important and all individuals valued.

What am I reading?

I love to read books of any genre and always have a pile beside my bed and dotted around the house! One of my favourite thing to do is lie in the sun with a book and lose myself in another world. I am currently reading The Hard Way by Lee Child which is part of a set.

What am I researching?

As part of my ongoing professional development, I am looking at our reading for pleasure diet, working with libraries for primaries and exploring how the learning environment and choice of books is key to nurturing this.