The ethos of Whiteknights is that we nurture each individual and help them to grow in greatness. We aim to provide outstanding educational opportunities that develop happy, confident pupils who have the skills to be successful lifelong learners, and are able to fulfil their ambitions.
We will do this by:
Emma has worked in Early Years and Key Stage One since 2011. Emma joined the English Hub team as a Literacy Specialist in 2019. She led Early Years and specialised in Floppy’s Phonics at another local primary school before becoming the English Hub Lead at Whitekights English Hub.
SSP Specialties: RWI, Little Wandle, Rocket Phonics, Floppy’s Phonics, Essential Letters and Sounds and Twinkl Phonics.
Poonam Kaur is our Hub administrator and is responsible for coordinating the English Hub activities. She will be managing event bookings, assisting with funding and financial matters and responding to general enquiries.
Jos joined Whiteknights in 2020 with vast experience in both KS1 and. She has been a Senior Leader for over 10 years. Jos was responsible for leading reading at two schools within the academy trust.
SSP specialties: RWI, Little Wandle and Bug Club Phonics
Laura joined Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024 with a wealth of experience across both Key Stage 1 and 2, and has successfully implemented and led phonics in junior schools.
SSP specialties: RWI, ELS, Little Wandle and Lesley Clarke
Sophie joined Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024. She is the Phonics Leader as well as a Year 1 teacher at Wallace Field Infant School. Sophie has a wealth of Little Wandle knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Sarah joined the Whiteknights English Hub in September 2022. She is an external consultant, working with lots of schools on their phonics and early reading journey. Sarah has a wealth of RWI, Little Wandle, Success for All and Essential Letters and Sounds knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Sarah will be completing audits of phonics and reading provision in schools; and offering intensive partner school support.
Sarah joined the Whiteknights English Hub in September 2021. She is an Assistant Headteacher and Reading Leader as well as a Year 1 teacher at Gorse Ride Infants School. Sarah has a wealth of RWI knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Sarah joined the Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024. She is the Phonics Leader and Year 1 teacher at Aston Clinton School. Sarah has a wealth of Little Wandle and Bug Club Phonics knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Rachel joined Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024. She is the Year 1 Team Leader and RWI Leader at Lynch Hill School Primary Academy. Rachel has a wealth of RWI and Bug Club Phonics knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Alison joined the Whiteknights English Hub in September 2021. She has been teaching for 20 years and has been a RWI Reading Leader for 7 years. She is the Literacy Leader and an EYFS teacher at Cookham Rise School. Alison has a wealth of RWI and Phonic Shed knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Kristin joined the Whiteknights English Hub in September 2021. She is the Lower Phase Leader at Castlefield School. Kristin has a wealth of RWI and Monster Phonics knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Naomi joined Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024. She is the Phonics Lead and a Reception teacher at Thorpe C of E Primary School. Naomi has a wealth of Rocket Phonics, Essential Letters and Sounds and RWI knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Naomi will be completing audits of phonics and reading provision in schools; and offering intensive partner school support.
Kate joined Whiteknights English Hub in September 2024. She is the Key Stage 1 teaching and learning lead and RWI Lead at Francis Baily Primary School. Kate has a wealth of RWI, Little Wandle and Floppy’s Phonics knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.
Nicky started working for Whiteknights English Hub in September 2023. Nicky is the Deputy Headteacher at Great Hollands Primary School. Nicky has a wealth of RWI and Little Wandle knowledge and expertise, especially working with the weakest readers across all year groups.