Who we are

Carl Pattison

Strategic Hub Lead

Experienced leader and early literacy specialist: 6+ years as a Head, now specialising in Early Literacy and Reading for Pleasure. Carl also leads the Literacy Excellence Centre and sits on the National English Hub Council.

Katy Armstrong

Hub Lead

Katy is an experienced leader and classroom practitioner. She is passionate that every child accesses the best teaching to enable them to become confident readers and is committed to supporting schools to develop strong reading pedagogies to promote reading for pleasure.

Michaela Devonport

Hub Coordinator 

Michaela expertly coordinates the Hub’s termly events and programmes. Provides supports with finance monitoring and reporting to the DfE.

Jay Attewell

Project Assistant

Jay supports Hub administration and customer service. She works with Katy to produce the Hub’s popular monthly newsletter and manage Hub social media accounts.

Ali Elkington

Experienced early phonics and reading/EYFS lead at Butler’s Hill Infant and Nursery. Passionate about giving children the knowledge and skills to access the world of books.

Amie Shaw

Experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher, now Assistant Head & phonics lead at Carlton Infant Academy and Redhill Trust Phonics Director. Passionate about developing confident young readers.

Angelina Brett

Experienced KS1 teacher, Reading/English lead and senior leader. She is passionate that children become fluent, confident and lifelong readers, as early as possible, to ensure future success.

Bea Dobrzycki

KS1 Teacher & Reading Lead at Bluecoat. Passionate about making every child a fluent reader. Introduced Little Wandle across Archway Trust and achieved fantastic results.

Cara McFadyean

Passionate teacher & Reading Lead at Hillside Primary in Hucknall. Welcomes the opportunity to work alongside Reading Leaders, helping to develop phonics and early reading.

Cath Wilkes

Highly experienced Primary Teacher. Champions early reading across schools. Collaborates with leaders, develops systems and serves as English Lead Practitioner for Flying High Partnership.

Gemma Goff

Experienced KS1/EYFS teacher. Leader of Phonics and Early Reading at Greenwood Primary & Nursery School. Passionate about building confident readers & fostering a love of reading.

Emma Peplow

Experienced primary school teacher at Castle View Primary in Derbyshire, currently leading EYFS, KS1 and English. Loves reading in all its forms and inspires others to do the same.

Katie Crookes

Experienced KS1/EYFS leader and now leader of Phonics and Early Reading at Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, Derby. Passionate about allowing every child the chance to become confident readers.

Rachel Jones

 Leads KS1 English & RE at Milford Primary School in Belper and is passionate about nurturing confident readers.

Suzie Jones

13 years’ Primary experience in EYFS/KS1. Passionate about phonics, early reading and fostering confident readers. Phonics Lead for Flying High and Brooklands Primary School.