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School Information

Here you'll find all the information on Hollybank School including information about our head teacher, policies, our school governors and term-dates. 

About Hollybank School's Headteacher

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Ailsa Moore is the Headteacher at Hollybank School and is also our Head of Children's Services. 

Ailsa is also on our board of school governors. She studied at  Edge Hill University and qualified as a primary school teacher in 2002.

After two years of teaching in a mainstream primary school, Ailsa began to work at Hollybank as a class teacher. In 2006, she gained the position of Assistant Headteacher and in 2010 became Deputy Headteacher and is now the  Head of Education at Hollybank. 

Alongside her professional role within Hollybank, Ailsa also has a personal connection to the Trust, as a sibling of a past pupil which she believes gives her a broader understanding of the needs of our children, young people and their families.

Ailsa spends her free time with her family – usually driving the children to a range of activities, lessons and parties. Ailsa and her husband also foster children. 

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Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

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Find Us

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Address: Hollybank School, Roe Head, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ

Contact us by phone: 01924 490833
Email: [email protected]

School contact: Our Family Support Officer, Dawn Hufton deals with all school enquiries.

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School Curriculum Info

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The Hollybank School curriculum is based on the principles of personalised learning. Please see our school's mission statement below.

“Our children and young people will be nurtured in a supportive environment. They will receive the highest possible standards of support, guidance, care and education. Everyone is valued, all achievement is celebrated and together we will overcome challenges so that all lives are lived with quality”

Below, you can view and download documents with additional details about the elements that make up our school curriculum.

School Curriculum Rationale

Early Years Curriculum Rationale

Personal and Social Skills

Physical Skills

Communication Skills

Sensory Skills

Cognition and Learning

Transitioning Into Adult Services

Published: 8th April, 2021

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School Governors

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Here you can find information on Hollybank's school governors. 

   Jan Thornton — Chair of Governors & Impact Link Governor

   Jan was appointed by the Governing Body in March 2014 

   Drop Jan an email

Ailsa Moore - Head of Children's Services

Ex Officio

Cara Broadbent - Associate Head Teacher 

Ex Officio

Anna O'Mahony - CEO

Ex Officio

Annabel Lane - Executive Director of People, Communication and Children's Services

Ex Officio

Rachel Randles — Staff Governor

Rachel was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2022

Eva Kemecsei-Lister—Parent Governor 

Link Governor—Behaviour & Safety

Eva was appointed by the Governing Body September 2017

Elle Walmsley—Parent Governor/ Interim Vice Chair

Link Governor—Personal Development & Welfare

Elle was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2017

Brigette Bake– Community Governor

Brigette was appointed by the Governing Body February 2022

Helen Mackey-Bowen– LA Governor Kirklees

Helen was appointed by the Governing Body February 2022

Published: 8th April, 2021

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

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School Policies

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Here you can view and download all of our school policies.

If you require any paper copies of the policies please contact the school on 01924 490833 and we will be happy to send a copy out to you in the post, free of charge. 

Behaviour Support Policy

Complaints and Concerns

Nursery Charging Policy

Promoting British Values Plan

School Child Protection Policy

School Development Plan

School Ethos & Values

Special Education Needs Policy

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Published: 8th April, 2021

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

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Term Dates

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View Hollybank's 2022/23 term dates

View Hollybank's 2023/2024 term dates

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 12th January, 2023

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Far Common Road 
Mirfield  
West Yorkshire 
WF14 0DQ

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Telephone: 01924 490833
Email: [email protected]


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