Meet Our Learning Mentors
Our Learning Mentor Inclusion Team is essential to the education we offer at Gledhow Primary School. They are non-classroom staff who assist students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Mr. Wood, Mrs. Burrough, and Mrs. Pitter are all dedicated professionals who help students access their education with care and professionalism.
Mr Wood
Senior Learning Mentor
with responsibility for parental engagement
Designated Safeguarding Lead, Inclusion Team Member, Key Stage 2 Social Emotional and Mental Health Lead, Early Help Lead and Children Looked After.
Mrs Burrough
Learning Mentor
With responsibility for Child Protection
Designated Safeguarding Lead, Inclusion Team Member, Early Years and Key Stage 1 Social Emotional and Mental Health Lead and Early Help Lead.
Miss Pitter
Behaviour Support Worker
Behaviour Lead, Personalised Provision, Inclusion Team member, 1:1 and group work.
Social and Emotional Development Service
At Gledhow Primary School, we encourage every child to strive for their best in all aspects of their learning, valuing independence as much as academic achievement. However, school can be a challenging place for some children, affecting their emotional expression, relationships, and ability to learn. Our inclusion team offers an in-house service to support these children, following a referral from their teacher, and providing a home-like, calm learning space. Using play and age-appropriate tools, the team offers 1:1 and group sessions to help children develop strategies for a positive learning experience, with no extra cost. Parents can choose to opt-out and inform their child's teacher.