Our Staff | Our Story | Brookways School | Schools | Our Locations | Kedleston Group
Skip to main content

Referrals : 0800 024 6985 | [email protected]

School Contact Information

Kedleston Group

Referrals : 0800 024 6985 | [email protected]

School Contact Information

Our Locations > Schools > Brookways School > Our Story > Our Staff

Staff at Brookways

We have recruited a dedicated, creative and nurturing staff team. All teachers have SEN experience and are supported by specialist ASC support staff to deliver a wide range of learning experiences.  All staff have continuous professional development plans in place. Staff training is built into the weekly meeting schedule for all staff.

Kedleston Group is proud of its staff teams which bring together passionate, skilled and experienced educational, care and therapeutic professionals who are supported by the central support team. Staff are well support and our training provision ensures we concentrate on personal development and training staff in order that they can deliver the best outcomes for the young people and children we support.

Staff focus on the support and care which allows each young person to develop as an independent individual, equipped with the knowledge, experience and life skills to look to the future with increased confidence and aspiration. 

Richard Gadd

Head Teacher

Richard has worked in education since 1996 following an apprenticeship and background in engineering. Richards experience in secondary mainstream schools in Sutton and Merton, teaching Design and Technology, including roles as head of department and head of year, led to a move into a special education school in Wandsworth in 2002.  As part of the senior team the school was taken from special measures to an Ofsted rated outstanding provision. During this period opportunities arose to progress in the school from Assistant Head to Deputy through to being Head Teacher from 2006. [Click More Information to read more]

Tracy Wootten

Deputy Head Teacher and SENCO

Tracy’s teaching career spans over 30 years in a wide range of educational provisions; this has included mainstream, post 16 provision and the independent sector. Tracy was employed for ten years as an Assistant Head/SENCO in a Pupil Referral Unit in Sutton. Tracy was responsible for ensuring that teaching and learning were inclusive, and SEN needs were identified and met as well as applying for EHCPs. Tracy was promoted to Deputy Head in early 2020. Tracy has also worked in a Therapeutic community school for pupils with ASC as Deputy Head Teacher and in a mainstream school with an ASC base as KS4 Lead and SEN Inclusion Co-coordinator. Tracy joined Brookways in June 2022 as Deputy Head responsible for Teaching and Learning. [Click More Information to read more]

James Banfield

Assistant Head Teacher

James is an experienced teacher who has worked in a number of education settings over the past 15 years. He is passionate about supporting students with additional needs meet their full potential, both academically, socially and emotionally.

Kelly Bubb

Assistant Headteacher, DSL and EHCP Lead

Kelly has over 15 years' experience in special educational needs. Kelly is passionate and a dedicated professional committed to helping every student reach their full potential. Kelly has been at Brookways since January 2020 and has been the schools Designated Safeguarding Lead since January 2023 and is qualified to Level 4. Kelly has held several roles in the school and was promoted to assistant head in 2023 and has since been integral in creating a safe and inclusive environment for the children to attend. She regularly updates her skills and knowledge through both the groups training providers and Cognus. Kelly works directly with students and their families in order to promote and strengthen the safety and well-being of all students that attend the school.

Craig Stephens

Behavioural and Pastoral Lead

Craig is our Behavioural and Pastoral Lead at Brookways. Craig has been working at Brookways for 5 years and has a passion for supporting the children, giving them the tools to access the curriculum and give them life skills for their personal development. Craig oversees behaviours and support for our students and offers advice and consistency in promoting positive behaviours linked to their individual journeys.

Rob Hall

Assistant Headteacher Keystage 4 and Curriculum Lead for Humanities and Personal Development

Rob is Assistant Headteacher for KS4 and Curriculum lead for Humanities and Personal Development. He ensures students in KS4 receive the high-quality pastoral support and teaching. He also oversees the delivery of an ambitious and broad range of qualifications and extra-curricular events that maximise pupil outcomes.

Anna Fox

Occupational Therapist/Therapy Lead

Anna is a qualified Occupational Therapist with thirteen years’ experience across a range of settings; including NHS, charities, and private organisations. Anna has specialised in working with neurodiverse children for the last 9 years of her career and managed therapy teams across a range of specialist schools for autistic children.