Meet the Key Stage 3 team:

Class 1 - Rebecca Sorensen

Hi, my name is Becky, and I am the teacher for Class 1 this year. I have taught at Oakfield Park for two years and have loved teaching the fabulous students in class 1 for most of that time!

I have lots of experience teaching students with complex needs and love to encourage learning through play and exploration. In class 1, we are an enthusiastic bunch, who always try our best and have fun doing it!

The students have many different needs, but this doesn't stop them from tackling any challenge that comes their way. We will be working on many independence and academic skills this year, as well as taking part in lots of physical activities to strengthen our muscles. Let's have a fantastic year!

Leah Jade Walker - Class 2

Hi, I’m Leahjade and I am class 2 teacher. I absolutely love my role - working with our inspirational young people and seeing how amazingly they progress in school.

We are a very active class who enjoys Rebound, Hydrotherapy and time spent in the activity room, working on our physical skills. Our timetable and curriculum promote a fun and engaging environment for our students to thrive in in terms of communication, cognition and independence.

I am looking forward to seeing what the year brings for class 2!

Toni Whipp - Class 3

Hi, I'm Toni, I am Class 3's teacher and I have just finished studying for my Masters in teaching learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

I am the Curriculum strand lead for Physical and deliver the MATP to our PMLD and Complex needs students across the school.

Learning within Class 3 is sensory, tactile and often very messy! Our learners love to engage with sensory stories, music and Intensive interaction. Much of our learning involves the incorporation and development of our physical skills, with us accessing Rebound, Hydrotherapy and daily Physiotherapy programmes.

Lyndzy Taylor Class 4 Wed-Fri

My name is Lyndzy, and I will be teaching, with my job-share partner Tori, in class 4 this year. I am also the Wider World Lead.

I have worked in both mainstream and SEN schools, and this will be my ninth year at Oakfield Park. Class 4 are an amazing group of students who always do their best. I am really looking forward to supporting them on their learning journeys this year.

Tori Partridge - Class 4 (Mon-Wed)

My name is Tori and I am currently a teacher, alongside Lyndzy, in class 4. This is my fifth year teaching at Oakfield Park and I am still enjoying every second of it. We are a class of SLD pupils (aka superstars!) All pupils thoroughly enjoy learning and they do this by accessing a fun and meaningful curriculum. Class 4 are encouraged to be as independent as they possibly can, to prepare them for life beyond school. I cannot wait to see what we can achieve this year - let’s go, team!

James Walters - Class 5

Hello,

My name is James, and I am the Class 5 teacher at Oakfield Park School.

I am currently in my fourth year of teaching at the school, working within Key Stage 3.

Class 5 is a group of seven students, most of whom I taught throughout the previous academic year. I’m looking forward to a second year with the same pupils, building on the foundations we laid last year. We are currently planning trips to visit the local communities that each of our peers comes from.

I enjoy being active and take every opportunity to encourage my class to spend time outdoors.

Jadie Wagstaff - Class 6 - Sandal

Welcome to Class 6!

My name is Jadie, and I am delighted to be teaching this fantastic class. I have been part of Oakfield Park for over 17 years and have a strong background in special education, supporting a wide range of abilities and needs.

In Class 6, my aim is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. I work closely with parents, therapists, and support staff to ensure each child’s learning journey is meaningful and enjoyable.

Together, we will explore an engaging curriculum, celebrate achievements, and make learning a fun and exciting adventure.

James Blackburn- Class 7 Sandal

Hello, my name is James, and I’m the Class 7 teacher at Oakfield Park School. I’ve been teaching in SEN for nine years, but this will be my first year at Oakfield Park, which is very exciting!

Class 7 is made up of six wonderful Year 7 pupils, all of whom are new to the school. Together, we’re beginning an exciting journey filled with learning, growth, and fun.

I am passionate about creating inclusive environments and supporting pupils to reach their full potential. Throughout the year, we’ll be focusing on developing communication and independence skills, while also making sure there’s plenty of laughter and enjoyment along the way.

Megan Price - Class 8 - Sandal

Hi, I'm Megan and the teacher in class 8. I have a passion for creating inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environments for all students. I have worked at Oakfield Park for the last 7 years. Throughout my time in school I have enjoyed delivering a meaningful curriculum to a wide range of students across school. In Class 8 we focus on understanding each child as an individual. Our goal is to help every learner thrive, build confidence and positive relationships and to reach their full potential. We follow a structured curriculum but we have lots of opportunities to get messy and have fun!

Meet the Key Stage 4 Team:

Rebecca Newbould - Class 9

Hi, I'm Becky; Class 9 teacher this year.

This is my third-year teaching at Oakfield Park school and I'm really excited to get stuck in. We’ll be focusing on hands-on, practical learning where we can explore, create, and develop new skills. Our classroom will be a place where we work hard, celebrate each other’s achievements, and are always eager to learn something new. I’m looking forward to a busy, fun-filled year ahead!

Casey Thiede - Class 10

Hi, I’m Casey and I’m the teacher of Class 10. I’ve been part of the Oakfield Park School team for five years and have mainly worked with learners in sensory autism groups. I’m passionate about creating a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment where every pupil feels safe, valued, and supported.

I believe strongly in learning through play and sensory experiences, and I love finding creative ways to help pupils explore the world around them, communicate, and develop their independence. Every day is different in Class 10, and I feel privileged to support our pupils on their unique learning journeys.

Adela Outhwate - Class 11

Hi I’m Adela, class 11’s teacher. I started my teaching career as a primary school teacher and developed an interest in special needs through educational experiences and family circumstances. I have been at Oakfield park for 3 years working in complex needs.

I love teaching through a creative curriculum, lots of singing, dancing and opportunities to explore textures and materials – I do apologise if your child comes home a little messy at times, it just shows they have had fun exploring their surroundings!

I look forward to working with you and your child and celebrating their learning journey together.

Naomi Nunn- Class 12

Hello my name is Naomi. I have worked at Oakfield Park for 8 years and I am teaching Class 12 this year. We have lots of fun and laughter whilst we learn and we work together to achieve our goals. It is going to be a fantastic year!

Kirsty Wilkinson- Class 13

Hi, I'm Kirsty, part of the Class 13 team and cognition strand lead. I've been a teacher for 20 years with experience in both mainstream and specialist provisions. I am really excited to be teaching the wonderful Class 13, where we will be following a semi-formal curriculum. We'll be exploring lots of fun, hands-on learning experiences, with a big focus on growing our independence, building confidence, and developing our knowledge and interests along the way.

Sarah Ing - Class 14

I’m Sarah, a class 14 teacher. I love reading fantasy and thriller books, listening to a range of music and exploring the countryside with my family.

I will be sharing my enjoyment of singing and dancing with class 14 and the whole school community this year!

Beth Withell- Class 15

New to school this year.

Meet the Post 16 Team:

Fran Glenton-Hope - Class 16

Hello. I’m Fran and I am Class 16 teacher and Communication Lead. I’ve been a teacher for 27 years with a background in mainstream, and have taught at Oakfield Park School for the last 13 years in lots of different types of classes. I’m very much looking forward to another fabulous year with our excellent students.

In Class 16, we have a mixture of needs and our super staff team ensures that students have a lovely varied programme of activities that works for them. We are in Post-16 so our focus is on our 6 Elements and we do lots of work to prepare students for adulthood by relating schoolwork to real life. We have a structured timetable but within it do all sorts of things: lots of independence tasks; exercise such as using the gym or physiotherapy; creative work such as singing, dancing and artwork; and of course, Literacy and Numeracy work which fits in with real life experiences. We work on communication a lot so do lots of signing, using symbols and furthering spoken and written skills (some of our students are following the Sounds-Write phonics scheme). We work on social and emotional skills too, including good socialisation with peers so of course, we have to play lots of games!

Simon Fox - Class 17

Hello, I'm Simon and I am the Class 17 Teacher and work with the Wider Curriculum Strand. I have been teaching for 30 years (I was very young when I started!), 25 years in primary school and the last 5 years in SEMH settings, mainly teaching children with autism and ADHD.

Out of school I love watching my children play football and regularly watch Liverpool and Doncaster Rovers. I love my holidays especially the theme parks of Florida.

We have a fantastic team of staff on hand to support the students, encouraging them to be the best version of themselves - promoting independence and growth wherever possible. We have an extremely busy year ahead of ourselves, where we will be studying maths and English, also working to become more independent.

Class 17 will complete BTEC and ASDAN Units, as well as working at their understanding in English and Maths.

We look forward to a very successful year ahead!

Sarah Jenkins - Class 18

Hi my name is Sarah and I am fortunate enough to be Class 19 teacher this year. I have worked at Oakfield park for the last four years and this is my first year working as a Teacher. I have worked as a Higher-level teaching assistant for the past two years which gave me the opportunity to work with many classes and students. I am hoping to put what I have learnt and experienced into my lessons and classroom environment. We enjoy being creative, musical, exploring with our senses and visiting the community. We are excited for our year together as a class!

Chloe Brook - Class 19 - Thornes

Hello, I'm Chloe and I am the Teacher in Charge at Oakfield Thornes Park and the Creative Strand Lead.

I have a fantastic team of staff on hand to support our learners in Class 19, encouraging them to be the best version of themselves - promoting independence and growth wherever possible. Our timetable is busy and varied, covering the six strands of the Post 16 Curriculum.

We are very fortunate to be based at the new satellite site in Wakefield, meaning we are ideally placed for developing independent travel training skills - accessing public transport, route planning and keeping safe within the community.

In terms of accreditation, we will complete BTEC Units, as well as working towards Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths.

We look forward to a very successful year ahead!

Mel Taylor - Class 20

Richard Wilkinson - Class 21

Hi, I'm Richard. I teach Class 21 in Post 16 and also lead the Independence Strand in school. Our class is very busy and we work hard in every lesson. We can often be found outside in the garden or polytunnel busy growing fruit and veg. Class 21 also like going off-site to continue our learning and exploring our local area. Our class is looking forward to a busy year of work and adventures!

PPA Cover team:

PPA Cover- Holly Jackson