Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to our school website. I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Headteacher of Woolston Brook School, and I am very much looking forward to getting to know all our pupils, parents, carers and staff.
I have been a teacher, SENDCo and senior leader across a range of Special Educational Needs settings in Wigan for 29 years. Being a mother of two boys, I am very much aware of the responsibility that my staff and I have in ensuring that the highest standard of teaching and learning is achieved. I am passionate about challenging disadvantage and overcoming barriers to learning. As such, I will ensure that every child in our school has a breadth of opportunities to provide them with the knowledge and experiences to achieve their very best in life in school and beyond.
Woolston Brook is a small, specialist school for children and young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school provides an inclusive environment where all learners are cared for, valued and respected. I first visited Woolston Brook in February 2024 and was immediately struck by the caring and nurturing relationships the pupils have with the staff.
The staff team are incredibly proud of the positive relationships they build with the pupils, parents/carers, stakeholders and local community. As stated in our motto, relationships are central to achieving successful outcomes for our pupils, as is instilling your children with a sense of responsibility and respect, for themselves and others. From my experience of being a senior leader, I know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together. As parents and carers, you make an important contribution to your children’s achievements, and I am excited to build on the relationship between you and the school.
From September 4th, I will be available at the school entrance before and after school, so please do say hello. You’re also welcome to contact me at 01925 818549. If you would like further information about Woolston Brook School please click on the appropriate tab above to find out more. The website is currently under development so please do check in on us in the coming weeks as we seek to make improvements and share as much of your child’s learning journey with you as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Cath Fowler
Headteacher
