Our experienced English Hub team combine successful senior leadership experience with a passion for securing the best possible educational provision for all children regardless of their background, needs or abilities. Team members work across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to improve outcomes for all pupils through practical support and the delivery of continuing professional development enabling leaders and staff at all levels to build the foundations of excellent provision.

Liz Kenny MBE - English Hub Lead

Liz is the English Hub lead and is based on site at Whiston Worrygoose Junior & Infant School. Liz has a strong track record of leading literacy across all primary phases and heads the team of literacy specialists, who work across the region, alongside her role as a DfE accredited Letters and Sounds trainer.

 

Vanessa Hill - Strategic English Hub Lead

Vanessa Hill is the strategic lead for the English Hub. She is the Headteacher at Whiston Worrygoose Junior & Infant School in Rotherham and leads a team of dedicated and experienced professionals who are committed to ensuring each child reaches their full potential.

 

Amy Hinchliffe - English Hub Administration

Amy is also the Execs & Comms Lead at White Woods PAT. Amy is responsible for providing executive support, leading on communication and co-ordinating events.

 

Kate Davies - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Kate was appointed White Woods Primary Academy Trust CEO in July 2019. She has worked across all phases in education, serving as a head teacher for 15 years and working as a ‘National Leader of Education’.

 

Literacy Specialists

A team of nationally recognised literacy specialists who provide support to schools in the region in line with the key objectives of the English Hub. All are experienced professionals with detailed knowledge of phonics programmes and pedagogy and are drawn from a diverse selection of school contexts across local districts.

 

Laura White - English Hub Finance

Laura has nine years experience in education administration, working in both Local Authority and Academy secondary schools. Formerly office manager at Anston Park Junior School.