About Hollybank School's Headteacher Expand 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. Connect with Ailsa on LinkedIn Drop Ailsa an email
Find Us Expand 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. Drop Dawn an email
School Curriculum Info Expand 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
School Governors Expand 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 Claire Harrowell — Staff Governor Claire was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2014 Eva Kemecsei-Lister—Parent Governor Link Governor—Behaviour & Safety Eva was appointed by the Governing Body September 2017 Tina Davies—Parent Governor Link Governor—Behaviour & Safety Tina was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2017 Elle Walmsley—Parent Governor/ Interim Vice Chair Link Governor—Personal Development & Welfare Elle was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2017 Emma– Jayne Harwood—Parent Governor Link Governor—Intent & Implementation Emma was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2018 Toni Gibbs—Community Governor Link Governor—Early Years Toni was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2018 Tony Walmsley—Community Governor Link Governor—Leadership & Management Tony was appointed by the Governing Body in November 2020 Joanne Alvy—LA Governor (Kirklees) Joanne was appointed by the Governing Body in September 2017 M K Swift—LA Governor (Calderdale) M K Swift was appointed by the Governing Body in May 2020
School Policies Expand 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