Parent Partnership Team
At Frizinghall Primary School, we believe that effective and positive parent partnerships have a very real and lasting impact on improvements in pupil behaviour, attendance and achievement. We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s learning, leading to improved outcomes in all aspects of school life.
This year, we will be re-assessed for the Leading Parent Partnership Award. We look forward to sharing our new ideas with you as well as maintaining the partnership work already in place.
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.
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 an Early Help Lead supporting families to ensure that learning is not missed. I am also the school’s Parental Engagement Worker, 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.
Hello, my name is Mrs. Rehman, and I'm your Family Learning Mentor, Early Help Lead and Adult Mental Health Practitioner. I work in school to support children and families with any problems they may be facing. I'm here to listen, provide support and offer practical advice. If I can't help, then I can signpost families to the agencies that can. I host a coffee afternoon on Thursdays from 2.15 - 3.15 and a Toddler Group on Wednesday from 10 - 11.30; these events take place in the Community Room. I also offer a drop-in service for parents between 9 and 9.30 every morning. I also work in the Breakfast Club and the Willows Nurture Provision.
I am Mr Fookes and I am the Achievement Support Officer. I support the Senior Leadership Team, the admin team, the teachers and the Parent Partnership Team. You will find me in the school office and I am always happy to help.
There are other teams in school who also work in partnership with parents.
Inclusion Team (SEND)
Assistant Head
My name is Mr Ruddock and I am the Assistant Head for Inclusion and also a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. I am 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.
Learning Mentor
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.
Head Teacher
Mrs Merriman is our Head Teacher. She oversees the strategic direction of the school’s work with parents and the wider community. She is also a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The School Office Team
Miss Fortune and Miss Kazmi are part of the administration team. They are the first points of contact in the office.
Mrs Coulton and Mrs Ajaz work in the school office too.
Mrs Ajaz is the School Business Manager.
