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title: "Meet the Team"
url: "https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-team"
school: "Saxon Hill Academy"
---

# Meet the Team

## **Arlo -** The School Dog

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### **The Leadership Team**

Maggie Candlish - **Headteacher![](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/images/images/8371A9AC-1FED-47F7-9335-181334598718.jpeg)**

Karlie Jewell-Bolton **- Deputy Headteacher,** SENCO

Wes Morris  **- Business manager,** Data protection Officer, Health and safety lead

Bronwen Moses - **Assistant Headteacher;** Behaviour and Pastoral lead, Aspect Leader of: Creativity

Nicola Purkis - **Designated Safeguarding Lead**

Steve Baker – **Residential Head of Care,** DDSL

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**Administration Team**

Adrienne McGachie - **Finance Assistant**

Elaine Fearne - **Administration Assistant**

Faye Pitchford – **Administration Officer**

Michelle Rowberry - **SEND Administration &amp; AAC advisor**

Paula Harley – **HR Officer**

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**Senior Family Support Worker**

Helen Bowers - **DDSL**

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**Middle Leadership Team**

Helen Fone - **Whole school Teaching &amp; Learning**, Aspect leader of: Communication, Language and literacy

Jade Rawlins - **Evidence for Learning support**, Aspect leader: Thinking and Problem solving

Lindsey Waldon - **Vocational Lead,** Aspect of: Independence and wellbeing

Ben Harris - **Postural care &amp; Therapies,** Aspect Leader of: Physical Development

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**Class Leads**

Jemma Dimmack - **Pine/Elm Classes**

Emily Carwithen - **Oak Class**

Alison Taylor/Laura Wilkins - **Maple Class**

Ben Harris - **Hazel Class**

Jo Baker - **Chestnut Class**

Joy Ward - **Blackthorn Class**

Lorraine Woodhouse - **Beech Class**

Jade Rawlins - **Ash Class**

Helen Fone/Karis Gunner - **Willow Class**

Stacey Watts - **Hub 1**

Sarah Garbett  - **Hub 2**

Lizzie Willis - **Hub 3**

Sarah Garbett - **Hub 4**

Joy Haines - **Hub 5**

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**The Sleepover Club**

Steve Baker – **Residential Head of Care, DDSL**

Yvonne Yearsley – **Residential Deputy Head of Care**

Sarah Carter - **Senior Shift Worker**

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**Saxon Hill Craft Barn**

Maria Pallett - **Shop Manager**

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**NHS Special School Nursing Team**

Nicola Ball

Eloise Fletcher

### Key Information

- [Welcome](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/welcome)
- [Meet the Team](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-team)
- [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/values-and-ethos)
- [Our school day ](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/opening-times)
- [Term Dates](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/term-dates)
- [Contact Us](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/contact)
- [Uniform](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/uniform)
- [Remote Learning](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/the-saxon-hill-approach/remote-learning)
- [Admissions Arrangements](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/admissions-arrangements)
- [Ofsted Reports](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-reports)
- [Governance](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/governance)
- Policies &amp; Important Documents
    - [Grant Funding](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/pupil-premium)
    - [SEND Information](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/send-information)
    - [Equality Objectives](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/equality-objectives)
    - [Safeguarding Statement](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/safeguarding-statement)
    - [Policies](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/policies)
- [Shaw Education Trust](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/shaw-education-trust)
- [Exam and Assessment Results](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/results)

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