Who we are

Suzie Jones

EYFS Lead, Teaching & Learning Lead 

Passionate about strong foundations in language and literacy, enabling every child to become a confident, capable reader and writer.

Ali Elkington

Early phonics & reading and EYFS lead at Butler’s Hill Infant and Nursery.

I am passionate about ensuring all children receive key knowledge and skills to open up a world of books for life.

Rebecca Betts

EYFS Lead Practitioner  at Flying High Partnership.

Specialist in early reading, writing, and C&L, supporting our youngest children to become confident, capable learners.

Amy Messom 

EYFS, Phonics and Early Reading leader. Teacher at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School.

I believe language and literacy play a huge part in building strong foundations for every child.

Dixie-Louise Dexter

Assistant Head, EYFS & English Lead at Ashby Hill Top Primary School.

Passionate about ensuring every child has the strongest foundations for language and literacy, giving them the best start in life.

Gemma Goff

Experienced school leader and early literacy consultant.

I am driven to improving children’s life chances through the power of reading. I support schools to strengthen practice through evidence-informed approaches.

Amie Shaw

Assistant Head & Phonics Lead at Carlton Infant Academy and Phonics Director, Redhill Trust. 

An experienced EYFS and KS1 teacher, I am passionate about developing confidence young readers.

Angelina Brett

KS1 teacher, Reading/English lead and senior leader.

I am committed to supporting children to become fluent, confident and lifelong readers, as early as possible, to ensure future success.

Cara McFadyean

Reading Lead at Hillside Primary School, Hucknall.

I welcome the opportunity to work alongside Reading Leaders, helping them to develop phonics and early reading.

Emma Peplow

EYFS, KS1 & English lead at Castle View Primary, Matlock

I love seeing the progress all children can make in reading and am fortunate to work with schools to make a real difference in this.

Katie Crookes

Phonics and Early Reading at Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, Derby.

I am passionate about providing every child with the best possible opportunities to become confident, fluent life long readers.

Giovanna Fedrigo

 Early Reading, Phonics & Writing Lead at Ravensdale Infant & Nursery School, Derby.

Through nurturing a lifelong love of reading, I believe we can open doors and unlock a world of opportunities for all children.

Zoe Palmer 

Phonics and Early Reading Lead & SENCO at Gamston St Peter’s Primary School, Notts.

To me, its really important that we can build confident readers, promote early literacy and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Nadine Woodcock 

Early Reading & Phonics Lead at Redlands Primary, Worksop 

I am determined to ensure every child develops the confidence and skills to become a successful reader.

Katy Armstrong

English Hub Lead

I believe every child should have access to the best teaching to enable them to become confident readers which sets them up for life.

Cath Wilkes

English Lead Practitioner for Flying High Partnership.

I am a huge champion for early reading and believe enabling children to foster a love of reading is one the greatest skills we can give them.

Kate Steel

Deputy Head at Robert Mellors Primary Academy. Reading Lead for Redhill Trust. 

I am passionate about supporting all children to become fluent and confident readers and develop their own love of reading and books.

Maia Hellawell

KS2 teacher and English Lead at Long Whatton Primary School.

I am dedicated to creating an inviting reading culture and work collaboratively to help every child thrive as confident readers.

Ashleigh Bell

Shirley Gardiner

I have over 20 years’ experience in Secondary English including National Tutoring Programme, Transition, Library and Literacy provisions.   I am inspired to support others in their reading journey and passionate about finding the potential in all students.

Alice Baylav

Leader of Literacy at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy.

I am passionate about the importance of enabling older struggling readers to catch up with their peers.