Who's Who
Jade Allan - SENDCo
Hello, I am the SENDCo at Wood Field. As a SENDCo, I am passionate about ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their very best. In my role, I work closely with pupils, families, and staff to create inclusive learning environments where individual needs are understood and met. My focus is on removing barriers to learning, celebrating diversity, and nurturing every child’s strengths and potential.
If you’d like to get in touch or discuss any aspect of our SEND provision, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Helen Williams- ELSA
Hello, my name is Helen Williams. I am an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) at Wood Field. The key role of an ELSA is to help children learn and practice social and emotional skills, help children to feel valued and listened to and to advocate their needs within the school. I have been trained to support children with their Emotional Literacy and the areas I work on with children, either individually or as a group are, emotional awareness, social skills, friendship skills, self-esteem, anger management and loss and bereavement. To do this I provide a consistent time and place to work, ELSA is time limited to assist the development of specific skills, usually for 6-10 weeks. As an ELSA I will stay with the feelings and create a reflective space.
Gail Newman- Family Support Worker
Hello! My name is Gail Newman and I am the Family Support Worker for Wood Field.
My role in school is to provide support, advice and information to families within our school community. I can help you with any worries that you may have in relation to your child’s education, behaviour and wellbeing. I am also here as someone to talk to if you need it!
Support for children includes: promoting good attendance and punctuality, promoting self-esteem and confidence, promoting positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
Support for families includes: Signposting you to services in the local area, Liaising with a range of external services such as housing and social care, assistance with completing paperwork and attending meetings with outside agencies with you.