Staff

Headteacher

I am Mrs Roberts and I am proud to be the new Headteacher of Forefield Infant School from September 2023. I have worked at Forefield for many years so I know the school really well. I am really excited to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school and looking forward to getting to know all of the children and families, and working together to make Forefield an even better place to learn and grow together.

Assistant Headteacher

I am Mrs Gilroy. I am the Assistant Headteacher and  I am responsible for personal development, behaviour and welfare in school. This year, I am over seeing the Early Years Foundation Stage and will be working within the Reception Team. I will be in Class 2 with Mrs. Wolfarth. I am also in charge of the School Council, PSHE, RSE and wellbeing lead and part of the designated safeguarding team.

Miss McGough

I am Miss McGough. I am responsible for teaching the youngest children in Nursery.  I am responsible for the co-ordination of History and Geography across our school.

Mrs Buckley

I am Mrs Buckley. I teach in Class 1 in Reception. I co-ordinate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school, ensuring that all the children at Forefield fulfil their potential.

Mrs Wolfarth

I am Mrs Wolfarth and I teach in Class 2 with Mrs Gilroy. I am responsible for Computing and Children’s University. I am also privileged to be the lead teacher of our Forest School, Roots For Learning.

Mrs Evans

I am Mrs Evans. I am teaching in Class 3 as part of the Reception Team. I also have responsibility for RE across the school.

Mr Hall

I am Mr Hall and I teach in Class 6 in Year 1. I am the Effective Learning Leader for my year group and I also lead Maths across the school.

Mrs Byrne

I am Mrs Byrne. I teach in Class 5 in Year One alongside Mrs. Whitmore.  I co-ordinate Art in school and I also run Creative club for children in school. I enjoy teaching Art across all of the year groups and organising special Art focus weeks in school, celebrating the wonderful art we teach here at Forefield. 

Mrs Whitmore
Mrs Whitmore

I am Mrs Whitmore and I teach in Year One in Class 5 at the beginning of the week working alongside Mrs Byrne.

Mrs Niblock

I am Mrs Niblock and I teach in Class 4 in Year 1. I  co-ordinate Design Technology across school and I am also responsible for Eco schools.

Miss Oldham

I am Miss Oldham and I teach the children in Class 7 in Year 2.  I am the Effective Learning Leader for Year 2 and am also responsible for the leading the teaching of English and Phonics across our school.

Mr Robinson

I am Mr Robinson and I have worked at Forefield Infant School since 2008. I am currently the proud teacher of Class 8 in Year 2. I am also the Science co-ordinator for our school.

Mr Houghton

I am Mr Houghton and I teach in Class 9 in Year 2. I am responsible for coordinating P.E across the school.

Non Teaching Staff

Mrs Gregory

I am Mrs Gregory and I am the School’s Finance & Premises Manager at Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School. I work in the school office and one of the the first points of contact with school when you phone or visit.

Miss Edwards

Hi I am Miss Edwards and I am one of the friendly faces in the office. I work alongside Mrs Gregory. I complete administration for school and help children in and around school. I also help parents with any questions or enquiries about admissions, school, clubs, lunches and the school day in general.

Mrs Boardman

Hello, my name is Mrs Boardman and I am the Pastoral and Education Support Co-ordinator and Parent Support Advisor. I also co-ordinate any medical needs of children across the school. I am based in the School’s Rainbow Room but you can find me at the KS1 entrance gate every morning and afternoon if you would like to speak to me.

Mr Dandy

Hello, my name is Mr Dandy and I am the Site Supervisor. I come into school early in the morning to open up and make sure it is ready and safe for all the children when they arrive.

Miss Birch

I am Miss. Birch. I support the youngest children in our school, in the Nursery.  I work alongside Miss. McGough, Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Perrin to support learning through play in the EYFS.

Mrs Harvey

I am Mrs Harvey. I work in Nursery as a Teaching Assistant and key worker for the children who spend the whole day in Nursery under the 30 hour offer. I work alongside Ms McGough and Miss. Birch to support learning through play in the EYFS.

Miss Perrin

I am Miss Perrin and I am a member of the Nursey Team. I work hard to ensure that the children feel safe and happy at school.

Miss Sim

I am Miss Sim. I am a Teaching Assistant working in Class 1 in the Foundation Stage. I am also the chair person for FOFIS and with the FOFIS team run lots of fundraising events in our school.

Mrs Ibbotson

I am Mrs Ibbotson and I work in Class 2 in Reception as a Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning and development the EYFS. I am also a trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and support children with their wellbeing across the school. 

Ms Kearney

I am Ms Kearney and I work as part of the Reception team supporting all staff and pupils. I am based in Class 3 with Mrs. Evans. I also work at lunchtime as part of the welfare team supporting children in the dining room, playground and throughout school on clubs. . I also volunteer to support FOFIS events that take place throughout the school year.

Mrs Kinnaird

I am Mrs Kinnaird.  I am a Teaching Assistant in the Foundation stage alongside Mrs Kearney and Mrs Evans in Class 3. 

Mrs Murphy

I am Mrs Murphy and I currently work in Class 2 with Mrs. Gilroy & Mrs Wolfarth.

Miss Dawes

I am Miss Dawes. I am a Teaching Assistant and I have worked at Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School since 1991. I am a qualified First Aider and currently work with groups of children in Key Stage One. I also run the Year Two Recorder Club.

Mrs Bennett

I am Mrs Bennett and I am working across KS1 to support all the children with their learning.

Mrs Cordey

I am Mrs Cordey. I am very lucky to work across KS1 to support children and ensure they reach their full potential. 

Mrs Osborne

I am Mrs Osborne and I am working within the KS1 team to support children’s learning. This year, I am based mainly in Class 8.  I am also one of the lunchtime Welfare Team who help the children at lunchtime and you will also find me running Dance Club afterschool. 

Miss Farrington

I am Miss Farrington and I work as part of the team in Class 7 supporting children’s learning. I also work as part of the Welfare Team helping the children at lunchtime in the dining room and on the playground.

Miss. Graham

I am Miss. Graham and I work in the Foundation Stage supporting children to reach their full potential. I also work at lunchtime supporting children eating lunches and on the playground.

Mrs Summers

I am Mrs Summers and I work supporting children in Year 2. You will find me mostly in Class 9 this year working alongside Mr Houghton. I also work at lunchtime supporting children eating lunches and on the playground.

Miss. Niblock

I am Miss. Niblock and I currently work in Year 2 in KS1 supporting children to reach their full potential.

Mrs Westlake

I am Mrs Westlake and I am working in Class 5 with Mrs Byrne and Mrs Whitmore.

Mrs Porter

I am Mrs Porter and I work into support children’s learning and development in Reception and Year 1. I am also am a member of Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School’s dedicated and friendly Welfare Team.

Miss Davies

I am Miss. Davies and I support children in the Nursery. I am also member of Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School’s dedicated and friendly Welfare Team, who care for the children at lunch time.

Mrs Baxter

I am Mrs Baxter. I am a member of the lunchtime Welfare Team. I enjoy helping the children at lunch time and keeping them safe.

Miss Higham

I am Mrs. Higham and I am a member of Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School’s dedicated and friendly Welfare Team, who care for the children at lunch time.

Mrs Ahmed

I am Mrs Ahmed and I am a member of the Welfare Team. I come to school at lunchtime and help the children in the dining room and on the playground. I also  run the toast club for Key Stage 1 children at playtime.

Mrs Doran

I am Mrs Doran and I am a member of the Welfare Team. I come to school at lunchtime and help the children in the dining room and on the playground.

Mrs Ali

I am Mrs Ali. I am a member of the lunchtime Welfare Team. I enjoy helping the children at lunch time and keeping them safe, supporting them when they are playing with the Play Pod.