GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Meet the Team

We are the Inclusion Team

 

Harriet Phillips - Assistant Head and Inclusion Leader (SENCo)

As SENCo, I work closely with our wonderful teachers and Learning Assistants to support children on the Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) register. I also liaise with other professionals including Speech and Language Therapists and Advisory Teachers from Oxfordshire County Council to ensure the needs of all our pupils are being met. 

I am committed to working closely with parents and carers to support our children. You will find me on the school gate most mornings and I am always happy to meet with parents to discuss their child's needs. 

If you have any questions about how we support children with SEND at Longford Park, you are welcome to email me via the inclusion email address: inclusionteam@longfordparkschool.org

 

Angela Quainton - Inclusion Assistant

In my role as Inclusion Assistant, I work with children throughout the school, offering support in and out of their classes. I run Soft Start sessions in the mornings and also support positive play and interactions on the playground each lunchtime. I deliver Speech and Language interventions to children in Early Years and am also one of the  Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

I am also the school's First Aid Lead and am responsible for writing and updating children's Health Care Plans. I am a qualified Mental Health First Aider and offer support to staff and children alike.

 

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Gemma Everson - Home School Link Worker

I am the Home School Link Worker and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Longford Park.  The main purpose of my role is to work with families to provide support and guidance as well as signposting to local and national organisations in times of stress and change.

 As part of my role, I can support families by:

·  Leading on Early Help Assessments and Team Around the Family meetings

·  Offering advice and guidance with parenting skills.

·  Promoting positive family relationships.

·  Referral to parent nurture groups.

·  Accessing mental health support.

·  Support with attendance.

·  Support families to understand SEND needs.

·  Access additional support where necessary.

·  Referring to external services such as CAMHS, Home Start, School Health Nurse Team.

·  Food Bank vouchers.

I am dedicated to forging strong working relationships with parents and carers. If you require support or advice, you are welcome to contact me directly at: inclusionteam@longfordparkschool.org

 

Charlie1Charlie - The school's therapy dog from Pets As Therapy.

The value of pets as therapy animals for children is widely accepted as a powerful aid to support emotional and communication development. Studies have shown that the presence of a therapy dog in a school setting can provide a wide range of benefits for children, including emotional support, managing anxiety, sensory regulation and increased self-esteem. Regular opportunities to interact with a therapy dog can also help children develop empathy, patience, and responsibility.  

To support the emotional, social and mental health development of our children, we are working with Pets As Therapy and Charlie, a 9 year old whippet, who has been working as a therapy dog for over 6 years.  

Charlie visits the school on two days per week and he is a hugely popular member of our team!