Meet the Team

The ethos of Whiteknights is that we nurture each individual and help them to grow in greatness. We aim to provide outstanding educational opportunities that develop happy, confident pupils who have the skills to be successful lifelong learners, and are able to fulfil their ambitions.

We will do this by:

• Maintaining a focus on attaining high standards at the heart of all that we do;
• Providing pupils with quality experiences and opportunities;
• Providing outstanding leadership, including governance.

Emma has worked across Early Years and Key Stage 1 since 2010 and joined the Whiteknights English Hub as a Literacy Specialist in 2019. Prior to becoming English Hub Lead, she led Early Years and specialised in the implementation of Floppy's Phonics at a local primary school.

Emma has extensive experience supporting schools to improve early reading, language and literacy, and has worked with a wide range of schools to develop effective phonics teaching, early language provision and reading practice.

As English Hub Lead, Emma:

• Leads the strategic development of Whiteknights English Hub across Reception, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
• Coordinates the work of Literacy Specialists and Early Language and Literacy Specialists, ensuring schools receive high-quality, tailored support.
• Delivers professional development events and training for headteachers, senior leaders, teachers and support staff.
• Undertakes phonics, early reading and early language audits to help schools evaluate and strengthen their provision.
• Delivers the Supporting Early Language Development and Nurturing Language and Literacy programmes, helping schools build strong foundations for reading success.

Poonam is the English Hub Administrator at Whiteknights English Hub and plays a key role in coordinating the Hub's day-to-day operations and supporting schools to access our programmes and services.

Poonam is responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of the Hub's activities and provides administrative support across all areas of our work.

She will:

• Coordinate the administration and delivery of English Hub activities.
• Manage bookings and registrations for training events and professional development programmes.
• Support schools with funding applications and financial enquiries.
• Respond to general enquiries and provide guidance on the Hub's programmes and support.
• Work closely with the English Hub team to ensure schools receive timely, efficient and high-quality service.

Jos joined Whiteknights English Hub in 2020, bringing extensive experience across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Prior to joining the Hub, she spent over 10 years as a Senior Leader in schools in Surrey, where she led reading across two schools within a multi-academy trust.

Jos is passionate about developing high-quality reading provision and works closely with schools to strengthen phonics, early reading and whole-school reading practice.

Jos will:

• Deliver showcase events for headteachers, Key Stage 1 teachers and reading leaders.
• Complete phonics and early reading audits to support school improvement.
• Provide intensive, tailored support to schools to strengthen phonics and reading provision.
• Deliver the Transforming Schools' Reading Culture programme.
• Support schools in developing effective whole-school reading provision across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.