A welcome message from Mrs West- Deputy Headteacher for SEND
I have worked at the predecessor school and the Academy since January 2007. I feel very passionate about supporting and treasuring our students, our families and our community. During my time at the academy I have held many roles: a teacher of Mathematics, the SENDCo, the Designated Safeguarding Lead, the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, the Lead for Inclusion and the Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement. My current role as Deputy Headteacher now focuses on our SEND strategy and developing our internal Alternative Provision. I am committed to ensuring that the academy is a safe, welcoming place that meets the needs of all so that our vision of treasuring everyone and transforming communities is a reality.
A welcome message from Mrs Nusrat Choudhry- Assistant SENCO and Safeguarding Officer.
I have worked at The St Lawrence Academy for 12 years teaching Religious Education, currently I hold the role Assistant SENCO and Safeguarding Officer at the academy. I have been fortunate to have been able to develop and experience a variety of roles and in the past I have held the roles of Achievement Team Leader and House Leader.
As part of my current role I work with the SEND team on developing our SEND support for our students and families to ensure they are getting the best outcomes and service from us to support their personal development, educational progress and future aspirations.
I also lead on English as Additional Language (EAL) supporting students from our diverse community enabling them to make progress and achieve.
Dr Hilary Beverley – Governor
I always wanted to be a teacher. On leaving school I went to university and gained a BA in Biblical Studies and Philosophy. After leaving university I taught in secondary schools one of which was a Church of England school. When we moved to Scunthorpe in 1986 I worked for Adult Community Learning for North Lincolnshire Council for over 25 years teaching Maths and English. During that time I taught many adults with SEND as well as teaching English as a second language. I also gained an MEd ad PhD both relating to special needs. I have been a governor for over 35 years in Primary and Secondary schools. I was a governor in a special secondary school for over 30 years.
I have been a governor at TSLA for just over 18 months. I believe the key function of a governor is to challenge and support. In order to know a school it is important to speak to staff, students and parents and so I try to attend as many events as possible as well as formal meetings. I became a governor in order to try to ensure that young people and especially those with SEND are getting the best education possible so that they may flourish in adult life.
I meet with the SEND and Safeguarding leads in school once a term and produce a report about the meeting which then goes to the Governor Meeting. This gives me the opportunity to celebrate what is going well and where adjustments are needed. I also have informal conversations as well when I am in school.
I believe SEND is important in every school and in the wider community but at TSLA I hope that the SEND provision can be of the highest quality and that I am able to contribute to that.
I am passionate about young people with SEND and will seek to do whatever I can to enhance their opportunities for adult life. I hope that my experience will be valuable to TSLA and therefore have some impact. The thing I enjoy most about being a governor is being a part of a vibrant school community to which I can contribute. I also am pleased to be governor at a school which is multicultural and serves an area which I know well.
Mrs Hill
I am the Inclusion Manager at the Academy. This role involves ensuring our Behaviour Policy is followed fairly. It is important that students know the rules so that you can be Ready to Learn, Safe and treated with respect.
Myself and my team work hard to ensure that students feel supported and we want to help and support you.
You will see me in the corridors supporting students, so please ask if you are worried about anything or unsure where your class is.
My interests involve running and fitness along with spending time with my family (which includes my 2 sausage dogs). I would also say that my interests are helping people as I want to make a difference if I can.
Learning Teaching Assistants (LTA)
Our Learning and Teaching Assistants (LTA) support students in lessons. They will sometimes work with students one to one or maybe in small groups as well as within the classrooms. They are there to support our students when they are struggling or just want a little bit of encouragement and guidance in their lessons.
Charlotte Atkinson
I am a Learning and Teaching Assistant supporting all years across the Mathematics department. I have only been at The St Lawrence Academy since September 2024.I am a very creative person who loves music and going to live music concerts as well as developing my crafting skills. I am a mother of a precious little girl and, outside of the academy, you will usually find me spending time with her and the rest of my family.
Ms Ellis
I am a Learning and Teaching Assistant and support students in KS4
Mrs Bussey
I am a Learning and Teaching Assistant supporting year 9 students. My role includes supporting students both in and out of the classroom, so you will see me around the academy. I love to play darts, go fishing and go for long walks with my dog. I look forward to seeing you around the academy.
Miss Begum
I am currently working closely with the year 8 students as a Learning and Teaching Assistant and I am bilingual in English and Bengali. I could spend hours playing monopoly and can be quite competitive in games.
Mrs Woolnough
I am a Learning and Teaching Assistant. I've supported a student with mobility issues for the last 5 years, but will now be supporting Year 7 students. My interests are gardening and walking in the countryside and I also like visiting historic castles, halls and stately homes.
Mrs Choudhury
I am a Learning and Teaching Assistant and support students in Science and I love watching Bollywood films. My motto in life is: try your best at everything today and your tomorrow will be much better!
Mrs Robinson
I am a Year 10 Learning and Teaching Assistant. I love reading and playing online strategy games. When relaxing, I spend time with my family, dog and going to vintage vehicle rallies.
Mr Turner
I currently work in the academy as an Apprentice Learning and Teaching Assistant, and mostly work alongside Year 7 students. Outside of the academy, I take an interest in writing, as well as keeping up with news around the world.
Mrs Brader
I have worked with year 8 students in most subjects as a Learning and Teaching Assistant and now supporting students across all years in English. I am a volunteer Officer supporting the cadets in the academy’s CCF unit. I Love music, running, camping, crafts, reading, walking my dog, touring car rallies and classic cars.
