Our Staff Team (ID 1154)

• Mrs Hopkins
  Co-Headteacher
  Mrs Hopkins

  Mrs Hopkins is one of our headteachers.

  She can be contacted by email - heather.hopkins@aspire.lseat.org.ukor by telephone via the school office 020 8304 1320

• Mrs Arkwright
  Co-Headteacher
  Mrs Arkwright

  Mrs Arkwright is one of our headteachers.

  She can be contacted by email - julie.arkwright@aspire.lseat.org.uk or by telephone via the school office 020 8304 1320

• Miss Michell
  Assistant Head of School/ Designated Safeguarding Lead
  Miss Michell

  Miss Michell is our Designated Safeguarding Lead and is also responsible for attendance.

  She can be contacted via email - leanne.michell@aspire.lseat.org.ukor by telephone via the school office - 020 8304 1320

  Miss Michell meets all parents and children at the point of admission to introduce them to our school, how we work and what we do. She also collects information from parents to help us help your child in school.

  Miss Michell would be your first point of contact should you have a safeguarding concern or worried about your child's attendance.

  Miss Michell is also very passionate about sport and providing opportunities for children to participate in sporting activities. She organises our after school clubs and manages our football team!

• Mrs Head
  Assistant Headteacher/SENCo
  Mrs Head

  Mrs Head is our SENCo - our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

  She can be contacted by email - emma.head@aspire.lseat.org.ukor by telephone via the school office 020 8304 1320

  Mrs Head is your first point of call if you are considering sending your child to Aspire. She liaises with the Local Authority and deals with all consultations. This might be when she first contacts parents and carers to you to our school.

  Once your child has a place at Aspire, Mrs Head will support you with any questions or worries you may have about your child's SEN needs.

  As part of her role she can provide support and information about:

  • EHCPs (Educational Health Care Plans) and Annual reviews
  • Referrals to Paediatricians for support regarding ADHD, ASC, and a range of other medical needs
  • Interventions and support in school
  • Questions regarding Speech & Language Support or Ocupational Therapy
  • Support from outside agencies - eg Bexley ASD Team

  Mrs head loves working with parents and organising things like coffee mornings to support you