Leadership Team - Willow Primary Academy

Interim Headteacher

Annette Fidderman

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Head of the Piper Centre

Mandy Walton

Head of the Piper Centre

Mandy Walton

My name is Mandy Walton and I am Head of the Piper Centre, our Specialist Resource Centre. I have been working in education, special and mainstream Early Years settings and schools for many years as a Speech and Language Therapist and Teacher.
I am passionate about supporting our children to develop successful ways to communicate so that their wishes are heard.
I love storytelling and reading. I am determined that every child has access to books that they enjoy and can engage with, whatever their interest and ability.
I am excited to be working with our children, families and carers to support them to reach their personal and academic potential.
It is a privilege to be part of each child’s journey, supporting them as they discover and develop their passions and interests in life.

Interim Senior Leader

Cariad Comfort

Interim Senior Leader

Sam Beltran

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Pastoral Lead & DSL

Debra Arthur

Pastoral Lead & DSL

Debra Arthur

I have been at Willow Primary Academy since June 2021 and very keen to be part of this team, previously a Family Support Worker for CCP and also worked as Preschool Manager in South Gloucestershire for 12 years. My passion is supporting children and their families and being a listening and supportive member of the team.

I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren and find that keeps me very busy! I love travelling to new places and watching live music.

Contact: debra.arthur@https://willow.sandmat.uk or 01452 526442 – option 2

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Family Welfare Officer, DSL and Attendance Lead

Nikki Hendry

Family Welfare Officer, DSL and Attendance Lead

Nikki Hendry

My name is Nikki Hendry and I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead of Willow Primary Academy, I have worked here since 2006.

I have a degree in Health, Community & Social Care. A huge passion of mine is supporting children and families wherever possible. I am very approachable, honest, a good listener and endeavour to support anyone where possible.

I love spending time at home with my daughter, my partner and my Labrador Freddie. We love going on family walks together. I love music, cooking and spending time with family and friends.