SPECIALIST EDUCATION TRUST STAFF

SCHOOL SENIOR TEAM

Head Teacher: Angela Mumford

I have worked at Littledown since 2006. I have a B.Ed. in English and Drama, NPQH and a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning. I have been teaching since 1998, in both mainstream and special schools. To help me relax I love reading my Kindle or watching soppy films!

SENCo/DSL: Sally Trevena

I joined Littledown School in 2009 and completed my graduate teacher training programme; prior to that I worked at Holyport Manor School. I have a BA (Hons) degree in Children’s learning and development. I started my working life as an accounts assistant and then in order to fit in child care I worked part time as a customer service advisor for a building society whilst also working as an assistant in a pre-school and child minding. I like spending time with family and friends to help me relax.

Assistant Head Teacher: Pupil Progress: Nicky Heaffey

I have worked at Littledown for seventeen years. I started many moons ago as a teaching assistant and studied hard to achieve a degree eventually qualifying as a teacher. I have done many other jobs in the past such as hairdressing, bar work and even a short time as an electrician’s mate! My aim in life is to travel and see as many places as I can.

Assistant Head Teacher: Behaviour and Inclusion: Toby Davies

I started working at Littledown after coming out of University. After working in similar previous roles, I have been very impressed with the professionalism, commitment and ability of other staff. Staff work together in professional teams to facilitate the development of pupils educationally and personally. For me this makes the job very enjoyable and rewarding. I am huge sports fanatic, and being a proud Welshman, am of course a keen rugby fan and player.

SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF

Teacher: Leanne Malone

I have recently joined Littledown School as a teacher and feel very content here. I have had experience of working within similar provisions, and have been overwhelmed with the support Littledown offer. Staff work together holistically to ensure pupil progress, often showing that skills can be transferred to the real world. Through constant communication staff are able to meet pupil needs in a personalised manner. This makes my job very rewarding as the pupils are at the heart of everything we do. I love learning new things and experiencing new places!

Unqualified Teacher - Danni Slater

I have been working at Littledown since November 2015 as a TA. I love walking my dog (Louie) and spending time with my family and friends.

Teacher: VACANCY

Unqualified Teacher: Gareth Mahoney

I have worked at Littledown since 2011. I have a BSC Hons in Sports Coaching and Performance. I enjoy playing most sports and watching films!

Teacher: Helen Johnson

This is my second year at Littledown in Y5. I have been teaching though for 21 years. I have a daughter that’s learning to drive and a dog that I enjoy walking in all weather. I like spending time by the seaside, especially fossil hunting and rockpools.

Teacher: Joseph Byrne

SCHOOL CLASS BASED SUPPORT STAFf

HLTA: VACANCY

Teaching Assistant: Tina Patel

I have been working at Littledown School for just over a year as a Teaching Assistant which I very much enjoy. I joined after graduating from Kent University where I gained a degree in Psychology, with hopes of becoming a child psychologist. Outside of work I enjoy baking and travelling.

Teaching Assistant: Shubnum Sakina

I have worked at Littledown School since 2018 as a Teaching Assistant. I enjoy my job very much! In my spare time, when I am not working, I like to read, listen to music, watch Marvel movies and I enjoy cooking with my son.

Teaching Assistant: Viktoria Kozlowska

Teaching Assistant: Emily Hawkins

Teaching Assistant: Alex Daci

Teaching Assistant: Aisha Ali

Teaching Assistant: Aisha Islam

A graduate in Business Administration I started teaching in 2002. I believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and where one teaches, two learn. I joined Littledown in 2023 and look forward to having the privilege to build positive relationships with my students. In my spare time I enjoy being a mum, keeping active and of course shopping!

Teaching Assistant: VACANCY

Teaching Assistant: VACANCY

OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT STAFF TEAM

Additional Provisions Mentor & Forest School Lead: Basierat Shah

I  worked as an Admin assistant at Littledown school for just under 2 years. I then moved to work as a class teaching assistant. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and watching films.

SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR & INCLUSION TEAM

Behaviour and Inclusion Co-ordinator: Hannah Gugan

Prior to working at Littledown, I worked in a secondary school for four years. I ice skate for fun and I have achieved NISA level 6. I also enjoy going to the cinema and look forward to my holidays so I can travel to different places – my favourite place so far is Egypt.

Behaviour and Inclusion Co-ordinator: Lisa Downing

I have worked at Littledown since 2012. I enjoy watching football and going to the cinema.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION STAFF

School HR and Administration Manager: Hari Atwal

I joined Littledown School in June 2024, I am enjoying working here with such wonderful staff and pupils. I have been working in schools for many years, based in different areas across Berkshire and London. I have worked in mainstream and special schools, ranging from primary and secondary schools. All have been different and great experiences.

Admin Officer: Clair Hodghton

I have worked at Littledown since 2004 and I enjoy my job very much.

Admin Officer: Dawn Akerman

I am a qualified as a Nursery Nurse and have worked previously in a special school for 13 years and have managed a nursery school for five years. I decided on a career change and moved to Littledown in September 2017. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, crafting and going on holiday to Dorset.

OTHER SCHOOL STAFF

Lunchtime Controller: Clare Harry

I joined Littledown in October 2014 as a Lunchtime Controller. I enjoy my job, liaising with the children and ensuring lunchtimes run smoothly. My hobbies include, reading, pop concerts and caring for my two guinea pigs – Brownie and Chip.

Senior Minibus Driver / Maintenance Person: VACANCY

SEBDOS STAFF

Head of SEBDOS: Julia Heath

I have been the manager of the SEBD Outreach Service since 2012. My background is in teaching and managing special needs in secondary schools. I enjoy reading, watching films and spending time with my family and Grandaughter. My favourite holiday destination is Cornwall.

Senior Administration Officer: Sophia Iqbal

Inclusion Project Co-ordinator: Alison Green

I am part of the SEBDOS Outreach Team working from Littledown. I have worked in education since 1994, firstly in mainstream and then as an Inclusion Mentor. I have been  Inclusion Project Co-ordinator for 3 years. I enjoy walking my dog Olive and holidays in the sun.

Inclusion Mentor: Nadine Hodge

I worked at Slough and Eton for 3 years in their Behaviour Unit. I started working in my current role as a Inclusion Mentor  in 2003 and during that time I have worked for Slough YOT as a Learning Mentor and Supervised court orders for young offenders. I have also been a Family Interventions Practitioner for the FIP Team. In my spare time I love spending time with my granddaughters and reading. I have been working with young people in Slough for 17 years. In my spare time I enjoy relaxing with my family and gardening.

Outreach Worker: Guj Chhokar

I have worked with children, young people and families for more than 10 years and have been a part of the SEBDOS team since 2007, supporting vulnerable children from both primary & secondary schools. When I’m not working I like travelling, reading & spending time with my friends and family.

Outreach Worker: Melanie Walker

I have worked in Slough since 2010. I have been working with families for 14 years, previously in social care supporting families in crisis and preventing children going in to the care system and now as part of the SEBDOS team at Littledown. I love camping with my daughters, being near the sea, horse riding and reading oh and girly rom-coms.

Family Link Worker: VACANCY

LOCAL GOVERNING BODY / TRUST BOARD 

Chair of LGB & Trust Board: Hazel Thorpe

I have been a volunteer for Littledown School since 2009, currently I am the chair of the Local Governing Body. I have supported the school in the transfer to become an Academy – The Specialist Education Trust, where I hold the volunteer position as a Director.

Finance: Annal Nayyar

I am a qualified accountant that specialises across education finance. My role fundamentally is to support the Head teacher/ Accounting Officer  across both operational and strategic financial support. This covers a range of activities from ensuring the processes for payment of invoices are robust to  producing the schools medium financial plan. I also attend the schools local governing body to report across finance as well as providing bespoke governor financial training.

Local Governing Body Member: John Gonoud

I have been married for 33 years and have three grown up children. I am originally from West London but have lived in the Slough area for nearly 35 years. I have worked as a governor to a Slough school for six years and my last role was as vice chair. At the same time as this I served for two years as the special needs governor for Slough primary schools reporting to Slough Borough Council. One of my sons is on the Autistic spectrum which is why I initially got involved to support his school as they were brilliant for us as a family. I enjoy all sports and still participate as often as I can!

Local Governing Body Member: Laura Good

Local Governing Body Member: Kat Kucharewicz

I am an experienced education professional with a robust background in further and higher education management. I have over a decade of customer service experience within the aviation sector. Currently, I’m a Section Manager and Higher Education Programme Leader at Uxbridge College, where I oversee curriculum development, employer engagement and student success on further and higher education programmes. I am passionate about travel and tourism, aviation, and continues improvement and innovation in teaching practices. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading and basketball. 

Kat Kucharewicz BA (Hons), MA, ProfGCE– Section Manager and Course Team Leader – Travel, Tourism and Aviation.

Local Governing Body Member: Clare Cunnington

I have a background in primary education. I have recently retired after teaching for 34 years in schools in Slough, Reading and High Wycombe. I have always been passionate about ensuring that all children have the best possible opportunities whatever their circumstances; finding the right learning environment for each and every child is something I strongly believe in.  

I hope that in my role as a Local Governing Board Member I will be able to draw on my previous experience to support the education of pupils at Littledown.

I live locally with my husband Paul and our cat Blossom.

Trust Board Member: Debbie Richards

Throughout my career I have sought opportunities to develop and utilise my professional expertise and to play an active part in educational developments. My focus has primarily been within the field of Special Educational needs and I thrive on the diversity and challenge that this cohort of learners offer. I have worked successfully in senior leadership positions in special schools for over twenty five years, of which nearly twelve years was as Headteacher of a large generic residential special school.

I have also served as a Governor in my local Infant school, and as Chair successfully supported a move to a Federated model between the Infant and local Junior school. The federation is highly successful and both schools are judged as Outstanding.

I have recently returned to classroom teaching and work in a resource base within a mainstream primary school. This experience means I am in a unique position of being able to understand the implications of school, local and national policy from three different perspectives.

Trust Board Member: John  Garner

My name is John Garner and I am a Trustee with the Specialist Education Trust which I joined in 2023.

I am Chair of Governors at a secondary school in Hillingdon which is part of a MAT and also a Vice Chair of Governors at an all through LA primary also in Hillingdon and I also sit on Schools Forum and the High Needs Funding committee as part of that group.

I became a governor because I believe that children only get one chance at a good education and so it is the responsibility of school staff, governors and trustees to do everything to make that a reality. 

The highlight for me as a governor is seeing children thrive when receiving a strong, broad and balanced education which will allow them to reach their full potential.

Governance Professional - Sandra D'Souza