Pastoral Support

At Da Vinci Academy, we aim to nurture the pupils in our care and help them achieve their full potential through pastoral support provided through our Achievement Team. The Achievement Team is made up of an Assistant Achievement Leader for each year group and an Achievement Leader for the following year groups:

  • Year 7
  • Year 8 and 9
  • Year 10
  • Year 11

In addition to the student’s tutor, the team work tirelessly to support the learning and ultimate progress of every student.

The tutor programme aims to develop a culture of kindness through our character sessions and clear post 16 pathways are development through our culture (CEIAG) programme. Students develop key knowledge and understanding with their tutor surrounding news events, organisation and responsibility through our 3 R’s Ready, Respectful and Responsible.

Overview of staff roles within the team

Position Role Name
Assistant Headteacher Behaviour and Attitudes Mr Wall

Achievement Leaders

Role Year Staff Name
Achievement Leader Year 11 Mrs Spanner
Assistant Achievement Leader Year 11 Mrs Lockton (Maternity), Miss Russell
Achievement Leader Year 10 Mrs Cooksey
Assistant Achievement Leader Year 10 Miss Burton
Achievement Leader Year 8 and Year 9 Mr Thompson
Assistant Achievement Leader Year 9 Miss Whitby
Assistant Achievement Leader Year 8 Miss Wills
Achievement Leader/Transition Year 7 Miss Quinn

EBSA

Staff Name
Mr Needham

Key Roles

Role Staff name
Designated Safeguarding Lead Miss Bradshaw
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms Thompson
Assistant Headteacher SENCo Mrs McKenzie
Operational SENCo Mrs Perks
Attendance Officer Mrs Wragg
First Aid Reception