Headteacher’s Welcome
As Headteacher of Dibden Park School it is a privilege to lead this extraordinary school, which serves children and young people, aged 8 to 16, with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
We offer an exceptional education, in stunning grounds, with the opportunity for children and young people to develop skills beyond the classroom, ready for life in modern Britain.
Our school provides a trauma informed approach where every child or young person has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally, through a tailored curriculum based upon OFG Education’s, 3 C’s model of ‘Connect, Co-Regulate and Co-Reflect’, which is weaved into all we do.
We focus on building resilience, self-confidence, and essential life skills, equipping our young people with the skills to face the future with positivity, nurturing each child or young person’s individual talents.
At Dibden Park School we are proud of our school community and I am proud to lead a committed and dedicated staff team, where students receive tailored support through our;
- Highly trained staff
- In house clinical therapy team
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Pastoral support team
- Fantastic grounds
- Small classes, tailored for each child and young person’s individual needs
- Bespoke curriculum
Whether it’s through academic guidance, pastoral care, or extracurricular activities, we strive to ensure every child or young person thrives and finds success, ultimately developing a sense of belonging within their community and beyond.
I look forward to working with you and your child or young person on this exciting journey of learning and development.
Naomi Carter
Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher – Sarah Drummond
Assistant Head / DSL – Kelly King
SENCO – Tracey Gammans
Family Liaison Officer / DDSL – Yvonne Matthews
Middle Leader Vocational / Teacher / Year 7 Co-Tutor – Deej Moors
Middle Leader Core / Year 11 Co-Tutor – Jasminder Shergill
Middle Leader Progression / Foundations Tutor – Lou Elvy
Teacher (English) / Year 10 Co-Tutor – Chrissie Johnson
Teacher (English) / Year 8B Co-Tutor – Chloe Wake
Teacher (Maths) / Year 11 Co-Tutor – Claire Forshaw
Teacher (Maths) / Year 5 Co-Tutor – Sanjana Kaur
Teacher (Science) / Year 10 Co-Tutor – Carrie McCarthy
Teacher (RSHE & Careers) / Year 9A Co-Tutor – Hannah Tinkler
Teacher (Religious Studies) / Year 8A Co-Tutor – Paige Mighall
Teacher (Art & DT) / Year 8A Co-Tutor – Ellie Wilsden
Teacher (Garden and Grow) – Will Burns
Teacher (Primary) / Year 6 Co-Tutor- Shan Chu
SEN Teacher / Year 5 Co-Tutor – Claire Rees
Instructor Food Tech / Year 9B Co-Tutor – Lorraine Griffiths
Unqualified Teacher (PE & Enrichment Co-Ordinator) Year 9B Co-Tutor – George Pointon
Unqualified Teacher (Bushcraft) – Darren Quick
Unqualified Teacher (Art) – Rhiannon Fletcher
Unqualified Teacher (IT / eSports) – Adrian Meli
Pastoral team – Emily Dawson-O’Donnell, Adam Harris, Marta Elsden, Hannah Scaum, Laraine Hunt
Teaching Assistants: Willow Pawsey, Stephanie Wickers, Sharon Hibberd, Heidi Belfield, Paige Amos, Georgia Buttle, Hollie Cox, Jack Shaw, Eleanor Hawkins, Patricia Street, Breyandra Esquivel, Scarlett Kingett-Ricquier
Clinical Team:
Speech and Language Therapist – Emma-Rose Lansdowne
Occupational Therapist – Janet Cooper (Maternity Cover)
Occupational Therapist – Laura Davies (currently on Maternity Leave)