Hi, my name is Debbie Cook and I am the Inclusion Leader and SENCO. 

It is my role to ensure that the day to day management of children with SEND (Special, Educational, Needs and Disability) and LAC (Looked after Children) is effective and adequate support is given in order to overcome their barriers to learning. Provision for each child is individual depending upon their needs. This may include an appropriate intervention with the aim of closing or bridging gaps in their learning or a specific resource they may require to access learning. Advice is sought for children with complex needs from external agencies if required. I work closely with a range of external agencies and ensure advice is implemented to best support pupils; these include: SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health Team), LCI (Learning, Communication and Interaction Team), Early Years Support Team, Autism Support, Visual Impairment Team, Hearing Impairment Team, Speech and Language, Health professionals and ADHD solutions who offer further support in each given area. 

If you have any concerns regarding your child, please feel free to contact the school office on 0116 2330666 or come in to make an appointment. I am available Monday to Thursday  morning. If I am unavailable, I will endeavour to be in touch as soon as possible. 

Hello, my name is Rebecca Smith. I am the Principal, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Curriculum Lead at Knighton Mead Primary Academy. 

My role is to ensure the welfare and safety of all children who attend Knighton Mead Primary Academy. At Knighton Mead, we believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying our safeguarding processes to avert and alleviate any such problems. Through regular training, all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard pupils from all forms of abuse. 

As Curriculum Lead, I ensure that we have a broad and balance curriculum which provides children with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of concepts in a range of subjects. Children at Knighton Mead are taught about staying safe online and in the real world, how to keep their bodies and minds healthy and what to do if they have questions or are unsure about something.  

Through our bespoke PSHCE curriculum we provide children with experiences and exposure to a wide range of social issues, cultures and beliefs. We use Oracy tools such as Votes for Schools to ensure that all children are able to articulate their feelings, beliefs, opinions and concerns. We also ensure that pupil voice is well represented across the academy through our Primary Leadership Team. 

Sometimes, we may need to share information and work in partnership with other professionals when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. If a member of staff is concerned about a child’s welfare, they will record their concern, and any observations or conversations, and report to one of the DSLs as soon as possible. 

If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our academy, please talk to myself or one of my deputy safeguarding leads immediately. The Deputy Safeguarding leads in the school are Sarah Lambert, Deb Cook and Bina Chudasama. If you ever have any questions or concerns about the curriculum, please come and speak to me. You can make an appointment with the school office or speak to me on the gate at the beginning or end of the day. 

Hi, my name is Shenice Mundy and I am the Family Support Worker, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Officer at Knighton Mead.
It is my role to ensure that every child is safe, supported, and able to achieve their full potential. I work closely with children, families, and external agencies to bridge the gap between home and school, providing compassionate guidance and practical support whilst promoting the vital link between good school attendance, wellbeing, and academic success.
To help our children thrive, I deliver tailored support that meets the unique needs of each family. This may include offering advice and signposting to external services, supporting families through challenges that may be affecting a child’s wellbeing or attendance, and working collaboratively to overcome barriers to learning.
I also provide targeted 1:1 interventions for children who may need additional support with attendance, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, friendships, confidence, or other challenges that may impact their school experience. My aim is to ensure that every child feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed both in school and beyond.
As part of my role, I work alongside families to build positive relationships, strengthen home-school communication, and ensure children have the support they need to attend school regularly, feel happy, and achieve their best. No concern is too small, and I am always available to listen, offer guidance, and work together to find solutions.
If you would like to discuss any concerns, no matter how big or small, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Together, we can work to ensure your child is happy, safe, and successful at school.

Knighton Mead Primary Academy Early Help Support