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The Grown-Up Foresters!

We have a team of dedicated and highly inspirational teachers and support staff here at Forest Preparatory School.

To contact individual members of staff please click on their email send button, alternatively please telephone the school office.

 

 

Senior Leadership Team

Mr Graeme Booth

Headmaster and Year 3 Teacher (Fridays)
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) with QTS (Manchester Metropolitan University)
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At Forest we believe that we have found a perfect balance in pursuing academic excellence whilst at the same time maintaining strong pastoral care standards. We strongly believe that if a child is happy they will learn and if they have...

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Mrs Beverley Budd

Deputy Head (Academic & EYFS)
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) with QTS (Nottingham)
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The school has high expectations, which the children match with their very strong work ethic. Our small classes enable us to have a broad and challenging curriculum. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education and we...

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Ms Susan Wellings

Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Director of Music
Qualifications:
B.Mus. (Hons) (QCM), Grad.Dip.Arts Mgt (BBK), Grad.Dip.Teach (CQU), A.Mus.A (AMEB)
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Mrs Helen Bradley

Assistant Head and Year 2 Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) with QTS (Hull University)
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Mr Rick Hyde

Year 5 Teacher and DSL
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) (Staffordshire University) PGCE (Leicester University)
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Children are at the heart of all our teaching at Forest Preparatory School. We pride ourselves on providing a happy and secure environment where all successes are celebrated. Great emphasis is placed on the welfare and well being of our...

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Our Dedicated Teachers

Mrs L Knowles

Year 6 Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) with QTS (Liverpool)
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Mr C Francis

Year 4 Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) with QTS (University of Lancaster)
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Mrs J Eley

Year 3 Teacher
Qualifications:
Cert.Ed. (Didsbury College)
Email:

Additional Information: Mrs Eley teaches Year 3 from Monday to Thursday.

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Mrs E Burns

Year 1 Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) (University of Warwick), PGCE (Liverpool Hope University), Cert.Ed. (Alsager)
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Additional Information: Mrs Burns teaches Year 1 from Monday to Thursday.

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Mrs J Tourigny

French Teacher and Year 1 Teacher
Qualifications:
Certificate in Teaching (MFL)
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Additional Information: Mrs Tourigny teaches Year 1 on Fridays.

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Mr J Bullock

Reception Teacher
Qualifications:
Education Studies BA (Hons) and Early Years Teacher status
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Additional Information: Advanced Safeguarding Trained

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Mrs C Singer

Kindergarten Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Education with EYTS
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Miss H Bardsley

Nursery Manager
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Education with EYTS
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Additional Role: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), including Early Years. Additional Role: School ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)

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Mrs E Thomson

Head of Art
Qualifications:
B.Ed with QTS (University College of Chester)
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Additional Role: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), including Early Years

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Mr S Rimmer

PE Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport
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Mrs H Mulholland

SENCO
Qualifications:
Accredited Level 5 - Certficate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention
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Specalist Dyslexia Practitioner with APS. Member of the BDA (British Dyslexia Association).

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Our Talented Teaching Assistants

Mrs S Howland

Year 6 Teaching Assistant & Marketing Officer
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Email:

Marketing Contact: marketing@forestschool.co.uk  Year 6 Contact: showland@forestschool.co.uk School Office: 0161-980-4075

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Mrs A Johal

Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
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Additional Role: Designated Fire Warden (Upper School)

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Mr D Gall

Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 2
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Miss A McRae

Year 3 Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Email:

Mrs J McClearn

Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 (Children's learning development and care)
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Mrs N Wells

Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
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Additional Role: Designated Fire Warden (Lower School)

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Mrs J Henderson

Reception Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 4
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Additional Role: Lead First Aider

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Mrs E Bramwell

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
QTS
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Miss K Naylor

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 2
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Miss A Saez

Nursery Practitioner
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
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Miss Z Smith

Nursery Practitioner
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 1
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Mrs A Moroney

Nursery Practitioner
Qualifications:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
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Our Efficient Administration Team

Mrs E Birtles

Director of Operations
Email:

School Office: 0161-980-4075

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Mrs C Peers

Bursar
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School Office: 0161-980-4075 Additional Role: Designated Fire Warden (Roll Calls and Staff)

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Mrs E Daniels

Registrar
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School Office: 0161-980-4075 Mrs Daniels works on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

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Our Wonderful Support Staff

Mr B Edwards

Site Manager
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Additional Role: Designated Fire Marshall

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Mrs S Miah

Midday and Wraparound Assistant
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Mrs S Singhal

Midday and Wraparound Assistant
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Mr T Cunliffe

Midday Assistant
Qualifications:
CACHE Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learing in Schools 
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Mrs S Booth

Wraparound Assistant
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Mr S Bate (Chef Simon)

Chef Manager
Qualifications:
Level 2 Food Hygiene
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Mrs A Wild

Catering Assistant
Qualifications:
Level 2 Food Hygiene
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Mrs C Davies

Catering Assistant
Qualifications:
Level 2 Food Hygiene
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Our Precious School Pets!

Maggie and Ronnie

Our School Dogs
Qualifications:
Wags, Cuddles and Lots of Fuss

Rosie and Ruby

Our School Pygmy Goats
Qualifications:
Fun and Chaos!

George and Mildred

Our School Tortoises
Qualifications:
Calmness and Tranquility

Additional Forest Staff

Miss M Pitau

Art Assistant

Ms D Flint

LAMDA Teacher

Mr J Fallon

Drum Teacher

Mrs C Woodward

Violin Teacher

Miss N Shaw

Brass Tutor

Miss C Todd

Voice Teacher

Mrs H Fosbrok

Flute and Piano Tutor

Miss N Savicevic

Piano Tutor

Mr D Cowen

ICT Support Technician

Mrs Y Or

School Cleaner

Mrs M Yeung

School Cleaner

 

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Saturday 19th September | 10:00–11:00

Come and spend a fun-filled morning with your little one in our Outdoor Learning Classroom, where you can enjoy a range of engaging activities together. As an extra treat, you’ll also have the chance to meet our friendly pygmy goats!

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Suitable for prospective families with little ones who maybe exploring Early Years education.

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