West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School
About Us
The Pioneer Academy
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Moulsecoomb Primary School
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West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School
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Hollington Primary School
Who’s Who
Senior Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Russell Brentnall | Head Teacher |
| Rob Fisher | Deputy Head Teacher |
| Carly Regan | Central Business Manager |
| Stuart Dearsley | Central Finance Manager |
| Lis Marxen | Autism Provision Leader |
| Alison Colbran | SENDCo |
| Natalie Bellis | Welfare Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Michelle Marshallsay | EYFS and KS1 Lead |
Early Years (Nursery & Reception)
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Briony Edwards | Nursery Teacher (Monday – Wednesday) |
| Susanna Barnard | Nursery Teacher (Thursday & Friday) |
| Thelma Jackson | Nursery Nurse |
| Angela Uzor | Reception Teacher |
| Hayley Brandson | Reception Learning Support Assistant |
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Salma Begum | Year 1 Teacher |
| Hanane Bouhraoua | Year 1 Learning Support Assistant |
| Louise Hope | Year 2 Teacher |
| Denise Harris | Year 2 Learning Support Assistant and HLTA |
Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jo Wells | Year 3 Teacher (Monday – Wednesday) |
| Sophie Ward | Year 3 Teacher (Thursday & Friday) |
| James Doo | Year 3 Learning Support Assistant |
| Sally Walker | Year 4 Teacher |
| Tahmina Chowdhury | Year 4 Learning Support Assistant |
| Henry Walker | Year 5 Teacher |
| Kerry Gosling | Year 5 Learning Support Assistant |
| Michelle Marshallsay | Year 6 Teacher |
| Rachel Burgin | Year 6 Learning Support Assistant and ELSA |
| Kate Heym | Intervention Teacher |
The Perch-ASC SEND Unit
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lis Marxen | ASC Facility Leader |
| Henry Stephens | Jays Teacher |
| Tom Penfold | Falcons Teacher |
| Justin Eyre | Learning Support Assistant |
| Katta Borg-Cameron | Learning Support Assistant |
| Vicky Martin | Learning Support Assistant |
| Emma Dalton | Learning Support Assistant |
Intervention Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Federica Pecchia | EYFS – Individual Needs Assistant |
| Jane Cheung | KS1 – Individual Needs Assistant |
| Tahmina Chowdhury | KS2 – Individual Needs Assistant |
| James Doo | KS2 – Individual Needs Assistant |
| Suzy Prebble | Play Therapist |
Breakfast Club and After School Club
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Nikki King | Breakfast Club |
| Thelma Jackson | Breakfast Club |
| Kiara Haslam | After School Club |
| Muna Abdurabu | After School Club |
Midday Supervisors
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Debbie Thompson | MDSA Nursery |
Admin Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Liz Marshall | Admin Assistant |
| Ricktha Meah | Admin Assistant |
| Sian Tullet | Finance Assistant |
| Helen Haskew | Clerk to Governors |
Premises Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Shaun Andre | Premises Manager |
| Ori Selkirk | Caretaker |
| Lauren Olosunde | Cleaner |
