Meet the Team

At Frizinghall Primary School, we believe that every teacher is a teacher of SEND. We strive to include all children in their age appropriate cohorts where possible. We have various interventions happening throughout the school week but we aim to include the children inside the classroom.

Here are key individuals who are more involved with SEND and inclusion.

Inclusion and Parent Partnership Team

Mr Ruddock

My name is Mr Ruddock and I am the Assistant Head for Inclusion and also a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Within my role, I am also the school’s SENDCO. This means that I am here to support children, families and teachers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. I am also an Early Help Lead Practitioner and take a lead on supporting looked after and previously looked after children. I am the Senior Mental Health Lead and was delighted when the school achieved the Silver Award - Healthy Minds Charter Mark. We are now going for gold! I host regular parent drop-in sessions for parents with concerns regarding potential SEND.

Mrs Cole

My name is Mrs Cole and I am the school Learning Mentor. I work with children of all ages to support their mental health and well-being and ensure that all children are ready to learn. I am trained to support children's mental health needs, including bereavement. I also work in the Breakfast Club and the Willows Nurture Provision. I am available in the playground in the morning to help children, who need support with coming in to school.  I am a trained NELI (Nuffield Early Language Intervention) practitioner and also support the School Council. I can be found in the playground in a morning and after school. You can also arrange a meeting with me through the school office.

Mrs Rehman

My name is Mrs Rehman and I am the school Learning Mentor. I work with children of all ages to support their mental health and well-being and ensure that all children are ready to learn. I am trained to support children's mental health needs, including bereavement. I also work in the Breakfast Club and the Willows Nurture Provision. I am available in the playground in the morning to help children, who need support with coming in to school.  I am a trained NELI (Nuffield Early Language Intervention) practitioner and also support the School Council. I can be found in the playground in a morning and after school. You can also arrange a meeting with me through the school office.

Miss Wetherall

My name is Miss Wetherall and I am the Deputy. I am also an Early Help Lead Practitioner and the Designated Safeguarding Lead. This means that I help to keep children safe in and out of school and try to help families. Our Early Help Offer and Safeguarding curriculum are available on the website. I am the Senior Leader Attendance Champion and work with Mrs Begum to ensure that children do not miss out on their learning. You can probably see me in the morning, at the Bagel Grab and Go Bar, at the top of the slope.

Mrs Begum

My name is Mrs Begum and my job is to ensure that all children arrive at school on time and have good attendance so that they do not miss out on their learning. I am also the school’s Parental Engagement Worker and an Early Help Lead, based in the Parent Partnership Team Office. I am here to provide a friendly and approachable point of contact for parents and families and to support and encourage involvement in the life of the school. I am the Walking Bus Co-ordinator and Vaccine Champion. I am also available to help with setting up Studybugs, ParentPay and Parent Evening accounts. I provide support for Free School Meal and Secondary School applications too.

Members of staff who support in The Willows

Mrs Shahida       Mrs Sorenson    Miss Eyles                          

Mrs Kausar also supports with interventions across EYFS and KS1.