As the Pastoral Care Manager at HWGA, I am privileged to lead a highly dedicated and passionate team of pastoral staff. I feel incredibly fortunate to be in a role where I can support and inspire the young women of today as they navigate their journey through secondary school. With consistency, dedication, and passion, I believe that every student at HWGA can achieve their full potential.
Our pastoral care system is centred around the students, ensuring a fair, nurturing environment for all. Since stepping into this role in September 2021, I have witnessed remarkable growth and confidence in our students, which continues to inspire me daily. It is a joy to see them flourish, develop into their own unique selves, and grow both academically and personally. I remain excited and passionate about supporting their development and helping them thrive.
I am the senior pastoral manager of a well-established pastoral team at KEVI HWGA, working together to ensure we are providing high quality support to every year group. My role encompasses the following: I support the students overall however with a focus on the students in Year 11. I ensure that their wellbeing is a priority and that any issues they may have, I can support them through discussions, referrals for Mentoring and mediations.
I am dedicated to my role as it enables me to encourage and support students overcome challenges and barriers to ensure they perform to their full potential. I have a passion for pastoral care and my door is always open for all students of all year groups to discuss concerns or just for a chat. I look forward to continuing working together with our fantastic students this academic year.
I have been working at Handsworth Wood Girls Academy since January 2021 and it has been a pleasure to be here, to support young women through a rigorous, thoughtful, compassionate and consistent pastoral team that really values your child, their happiness and wellbeing.
My role is to support the children with Mentoring and workshop opportunities to enhance their development and wellbeing and managing the Inclusion process at the school to ensure the behaviour is not repeated and the students who experience the Reflection Room, have had the rehabilitative and intensive work to support their transition back to the classroom. I am also the lead for Off-site Direction and AP, and I support the students who need this service, to overcome their current barriers to learning with placements to other educational providers.
I have worked at HWGA as the Safeguarding Manager and Senior Mental Health Lead since 2021. I am committed to helping the school ensure all students, parents/carers and staff are safeguarded and receive the necessary support for their mental health.
I ensure our students are receiving the most appropriate care and interventions to ensure they are not only reaching their full potential academically but also emotionally and socially.
I am the pastoral manager for year 7 and have worked at KEVI Handsworth Wood Girl Academy since January 2020 supporting pupils in all year groups. I am dedicated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. I believe everyone can fulfil their potential to the best of their ability as long as they have the passion, focus and drive. I work alongside such an amazing team which will support our students to fulfil their potential. I would like our students to be successful in their coming future and ensure they leave us with confidence, independence and a voice which speaks their mind.
I am the Pastoral Manager for Year 8 students. In this role, I am responsible for overseeing students’ well-being, punctuality, attendance, and academic progress, ensuring they receive the guidance and support necessary to excel both personally and academically. The school’s ethos of promoting educational excellence, embracing challenges, and fostering a community grounded in scholarship, character, and civic responsibility aligns closely with my own values. I am dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential while supporting the school’s vision and mission to cultivate an inclusive and nurturing environment.
I have recently joined the academy and look forward to working with the students and their families to ensure best outcomes are achieved. One of my key principles are for students to feel safe, heard and happy, which aligns with my role as a pastoral manager. I will be closely working with year 9 and I am eager for my journey to begin at KWGA.
I am Katie, I joined HWGA in 2022 as the in-house School Counsellor and developed the counselling provision here at HWGA. I am a Masters qualified child and young person counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I have the honour of being able to help the students at the school explore their emotions and navigate through challenges that they are facing. I offer a form of psychological therapy that provides the young people of the school with an empathetic, non-judgmental and supportive relationship to assist them in developing coping strategies as well as empowering them to overcome obstacles. I am passionate about supporting the students of this school thrive in both their academic and personal life.
I have served the KEVI HWGA school community for the past five years in the role of Attendance Officer, taking us through the covid years, where we had over 98% online engagement from our students; to now navigating and promoting school attendance post-covid. Passionate about the critical link between attendance and academic success, my personal mantra is “if you’re not here, you’re not learning.” I am dedicated to fostering a culture of commitment to education, by working closely with students and parents to encourage regular attendance and helping them to understand the long-term benefits of being in school. I am looking forward to our school becoming a beacon in the community for the academic success of the students. However, that can only happen if they attend!
As Head of Sixth Form at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy since September 2021, I am responsible for overseeing the academic progress and personal development of our students in Years 12 and 13. My role involves coordinating the curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and providing tailored guidance to students as they prepare for university, apprenticeships, or employment. I work closely with both staff and students to track academic performance, offering interventions and support where necessary. Additionally, I provide pastoral care, helping students navigate the challenges of sixth form life, including time management, mental health, and well-being, ensuring that every student feels supported both academically and personally as they prepare for their futures. Having previously been part of the school community as a student myself, I am honoured to now serve the Handsworth community and continue the legacy of excellence at the academy.
Since 2005, I have dedicated myself to teaching and have accumulated extensive experience in KS4 and KS5 education. I have held roles as Head of Department and taken on whole-school responsibilities in various schools. Currently, I am the Director of IT, Co-Head of 6th Form, and HWGA’s BTEC Quality Nominee.
I support the 6th Form Team with KS5 progress and intervention. We encourage students to actively engage in their learning, work diligently, participate in extracurricular activities, and manage their time effectively.
I am deeply committed to ensuring that each student reaches their full academic potential and is well-prepared for their future pathways. Drawing from my extensive teaching experience, particularly in Key Stage 5, I am passionate about supporting our 6th Form students to achieve their goals and succeed in their future endeavours. Our goal is not only academic success but also the holistic development of each student, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to excel beyond their time with us.
I am the learning mentor at Handsworth Wood Girls Academy. I have recently joined and I am looking forward to working with the Pastoral team to make a difference to the students in the school. I have a background in education having worked in inclusion, teaching and SEND in other schools.
As a learning mentor I will be working with students to help and support them on both a personal and academic level. I am aiming to build their confidence, resolve issues and help them become effective learners. My approach is to listen and to learn about my students, engendering trust and building an environment where I can address any underlying problems and allow them to fulfil their academic potential.
I am here to help you make the most of your school experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to if you need someone to talk to or need advice. Looking forward to meeting you all!
As the Pastoral Manager for Year 10, I am excited to be part of the HWGA community and to work alongside such a dedicated team of staff in supporting the well-being and growth of our students. I bring with me a wealth of experience in pastoral care, having worked in a variety of educational settings where I’ve always felt it’s essential that students feel seen, heard and valued.
In my role, I will be working closely with Year 10 students to help them navigate what can be a challenging but exciting time in their school journey. I believe strongly in building positive relationships with students, where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns. It’s important to me that every student feels supported, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Together with our wider pastoral team, we’ll be here to provide guidance, offer a listening ear, and help students manage any challenges they may face, so they can focus on their growth and success.
As the Sixth Form Administrator, I provide administrative support for the day-to-day operation of the Sixth Form Centre, including managing daily attendance of KS5 students and providing a welcoming and supportive service for students and their families alike. I am committed to providing a high-quality service which contributes to enabling students thrive and development in Sixth Form and beyond.
I have recently joined HWGA as a First Aid Medical Lead. I look after all medical health and wellbeing needs, I am here to support all students, staff and families to work together to maintain a comfortable environment around the Academy. I have a pharmaceutical background and have previously worked as a dispenser.
I will ensure our students are receiving the most appropriate care and feel physically well and happy in themselves.
