The Learning Support Department 2020/2021

This is an introduction to the Learning Support team at Biddenham International School.

First you will see how the team is structured

Second, you will learn some interesting facts about each of us, including things we are good at, things we need help with to improve, and things we are interested in.

DEPUTY HEAD TEACHERBehaviour & Inclusion

SENDCo

Inclusion Coordinator

Clare Warburton

Rhianna Clark (Maternity Leave)

Emma Latchman

Asma Begum(Maternity Cover)

SEND Strategy Lead Paul Forster

The Learning Support Department Structure

LEVEL 3 TAs

LEAD TAs

LEVEL 2 TAs

Kirsty Dardis (KS3)

Abi Cox (S&P)

Rebecca Chadbourne

Sharon Begum (KS4)

Andrew Simpson (SEMH)

Hannah Maybury(C&I)

Alina Tatu(C&L)

Erica Ward

Ekene Amardi

Cerys Levitt-Powell

Seb Clayton

Shakila Mangal

Adeeb Hussain

Kasia Wieclaw

Maciej Wieclaw

Dimitra Togia

Serena Capoluongo

Lucy Arpaia

Karuna Nigrani

Bradley Hirons

Charlotte Hatfield

Sophie Nixon

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Hello, I am Mrs Latchman

I am the SENDCo at Biddenham

My favourite subject is

Psychology

A random fact: I was interviewed on TV about lockdown

I need help with anything creative

or artistic

I really like singing and making themed

birthday cakes

I always try to understand everyone’s experience

I find humans so fascinating and love people watching

Mr Forster

What I need help with.I find maths difficult and I am not very good at DIY or

fixing and making things with tools

Facts about me1. I have one daughter2. I am partially deaf

and wear a hearing aid.

3. I studied in Germany and speak German

I love cycling

I am a black belt in Ju- jitsu and Krav

Maga

I like cooking

I like watching football especially Everton and Sunderland

I am resilient, determined and honest.

Mrs Begum

I am Caring.

I love sewing and chocolates.

I love travelling the

world.

I struggled with Science and History at

School.

I like to share.

I like flowers.

My goal in life is to complete my degree.

Hey!I’m Miss Dardis..

My Favourite lessons at Biddenham:

Drama, Geography and Learning Support.

A personal strength/ quality:

I am very resilient and give everyone equal respect. I like to think I can make most

people laugh quite easily.

Random facts about me:

I have broken the same arm 6 times.

I was interviewed on Australian disney channel once.

I am learning how to play the ukulele and guitar.

Things I enjoy doing:

Playing netball, canoeing, going to music festivals and gardening.

Something I need to improve:

I am not very good at spelling and have to make sure I read my work through lots of

times.

I am so excited to meet you all!!

Mr Hussain- My favourite lesson at Biddenham is

Geography

- I am good at helping others

- I need to improve on my drawing skills and also my racing

- A random fact about me: I used to be in a music group

I love Travelling and have been to over 18 countries so far. I can’t wait for my next adventure. I love animals, my favourite being a Elephant. I have a dog at home and love finding out what pets you have.

I have lots of favourite lessons at Biddenham: Food tech, PE, DT, English and Health and Social Care.

Maths is my least favourite subject and I find it difficult at times.

What do you like?

What don’t you like?

What are your favourite lessons?

Fun Fact: I used to be a driving instructor

Hello I’m Mr Simpson and one of my favourite lessons at Biddenham PBL which stands for Project Based Learning.

I am really proud of being a foster parent and have won local award for contributions to fostering as well as an invite to Buckingham Palace.

I need to improve on my organisation as I sometimes have lots going on.

I love films and going to the cinema, can you guess what one of my favourite films is...

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Mrs MayburyMy favourite lessons at Biddenham are Art and English

I am very good at drawing

I am particularly proud of that I can explain things in very different ways

I am very friendly, approachable and always willing to help

I find some aspects of Maths and Geography a little challenging but I am sure we can learn together

I love Harry Potter and chocolate

Miss Nixon- My Favourite lessons at Biddenham are Food

technology, Drama and Geography .- Something I am good at is cooking and baking.- Something I am proud of is my ability to

remember facts - Something I need to improve on is my spelling. - A random fact about me I have a pet snake

Miss Chadbourne

Something I’m good at:

I feel I am creative and enjoy

fitness/exercise and making it fun.

Favourite Lesson: Health and Social Care - Fun and Engaging!

Something I need to improve on:

MATHS!! Is not my strongest subject area.

Random Fact: I use to be a Dancer in Contemporary.

I like:● Drawing/painting &

calligraphy● Also Learning

about my religion.

I need to improve on:

● My computing skills

● Public Speaking/ confidence

Favourite subject at Biddenham: Maths and Physics lessons.

Facts about me: ●I used to be a

student at Biddenham.

● I can speak 3 different languages

Hello, my name is Mr ClaytonMy favourite lesson at Biddenham are:My favourite lessons at Biddenham are Sciences, Food Tech / Cooking and Health & Social Care. If you see me in other lessons though still feel free to ask any questions you have!

A personal strength or quality of mine is: I always make the most effort I can to understand all sides of a scenario or to fully understand someone else’s perspective.

Something I need to improve on:I definitely need to improve on my Maths skills and my terrible sense of humour.

An interesting fact about me: I once DJ’d (badly) on the mainstage at a British music festival in front of 10+ thousand people.

Hey, I’m Mr Hirons, here’s some things about me :)

As a qualified journalist, my favourite lesson has to be

English. However, I’ve always been keen on Geography,

History and P.E.

I’d say my strongest attribute is my

determination, or organisation. Helping others

through struggles is also up there too.

I could certainly improve in Modern Foreign Languages and also my punctuality.

I hold the record for the youngest ever

try-scorer at Bedford Tigers RLFC, it’s

even on Wikipedia.

Miss Ward - My favourite lessons at

Biddenham are Food Tech/cooking or History.

- A strength of mine is connecting with people. I am also great at making fun of myself.

- I need to improve on asking for help when i don’t understand tasks rather than wing it and get it wrong.

A Random fact about me is- i once had a vine go viral #vineisdead

Hello! I’m Mrs Begum

● My favourite lessons at Biddenham...

I enjoy all practical lessons; Food Tech, Resistant Materials, Textiles. I also like Maths

● Something I am good at/ proud of / a personal strength or quality...

I am quite creative and artistic. People would say I am quiet, calm and patient

● Something I need to improve on…

My confidence; I am a shy person and find it difficult to stand up and talk in front of people

● A random fact about me…

I am a qualified hairdresser!

Hello! I’m Miss Arpaia

My favourite subjects at Biddenham are…

English, Modern Languages and Art.

I am good at…

Learning languages! I am also a kind, calm person and a good listener.

I am proud of…

Raising money and volunteering for children’s charities. Also doing a 10 day charity trek in the Moroccan mountains.

I could improve on…

My confidence speaking in public and in front of big groups of people.

A random fact about me…

I like crystals and being in nature!

Mrs Tatu

I like to think that

I am good at

baking.

My favourite lessons at Biddenham are Maths, Textiles, Spanish, French

Something I need to improve on: Reflect on

what I need to say!

A random fact about me: I own a cat who was nearly been eaten by a fox

Mrs Capoluongo

My favorite lessons are : Maths, Business, Study group and RS.

Something that I need to improve is my English language !!

I am good at listening people .

I love people, I love the life.. I love food !

Hi! I am Mrs Togia

● My favourites lesson are English, Science, RS and PiXL Code

● Something I am good at is cooking, baking and tasting foods

● I need to improve my Math knowledge as I find it difficult sometimes, as well as my pronunciation!!

● I love travelling, meeting new people and places. Also, I love listening to music as it makes me feel happy!!

● I love nature and in my free time I love gardening.

Hi, I am Mrs Hatfield :-)

My favourite subjects are Maths, English, Geography, Health and Social Care and Religious Studies!

I speak 3 languages fluently

I wish I was good at arts and Crafts!!!

I love music as it makes me very happy!