The Student Services Team

Mrs K Thomas

In my role I am dedicated to ensuring that every student feels supported and valued in our school community. My role encompasses a variety of initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.

I am incredibly proud of our pastoral support team which encompasses Student Services, First Aid, Inclusion, the ASCEND programme, The NEST and our R&R room. I feel incredibly honoured to work with such an amazing team of people who are dedicated to supporting our students' wellbeing.

Every member of the team works closely with our students and their families to address any barriers to education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage fully in their learning journey.

I am a mum to my 27 year old son and a step mum to my 13 year old step daughter. My family is everything to me and I love spending quality time together with them.

Kindness is my favourite of the Wildern attributes. Kindness is free and it can make such a difference to how people feel. Kindness spreads kindness.

There is a quote that sums up how I respond to people in every aspect of my life.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Students can find me in my office at the top of block 3 if they ever need a chat.

In a world where you can be anything, always be kind!

Mrs L Duck

Hello my name is Miss Duck and I am a Behaviour Support Officer, DSL and one of Wildern’s school Mental Health First Aiders.

I have worked at Wildern for just over 6 years now and love my job in Student Services.

In My Role I support staff and students all around the school. We are always here to help, if you are having a good day or struggling we would really like to know. Our Office is a safe space for all students, if you need to report an incident or just need time out we are here for you.

I also run all the Student Services interventions, we provide a wide range of services from mentoring to Fit 4 Life sessions use sporting and boxing techniques to help provide a positive cathartic outlet for students. I love being part of the Wildern pastoral team and feel very lucky to be working with Students and Staff of Wildern school.

I live with my partner, who loves to run, draw and paint. I am a mum to 3 children, my son who works for a local company, my daughter is an ex Wildern student and is attending University studying musical theatre and dance and I have a daughter in secondary school.

We have a little dog called Dexter, a Pineapple Conure called Star, a Hamster and some fish.

You can find me in the Student Services Hub please come and see us. Everyone is always welcome.

I love this quote
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!'”

Miss L Fagan

Hello, my name is Miss Fagan and I am a Behaviour Support Officer within the student services team here at Wildern School.

I joined Wildern back in September 2024 after a period of travelling around South East Asia! I thoroughly enjoy working closely with the student services department, teachers and other members of staff.

In my role, the team and I support students all throughout the school. We are always open and warmly welcome students into the Student Services office, whether that be to have a time out, they want our advice or wish to report an incident. We aim to create an environment at which students feel safe, heard and valued - we are always here for you.

I previously studied Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University and believe that sport can be used as a powerful tool for good. I live at home with my three dogs and partner. We enjoy going out for meals, travelling to different countries and watching a good series!

A fun fact about me is that I am a qualified Scuba Diver and have previously dived at some of the best dive sites in the world - my top pick is when I swam with Manta Rays in Bali!

‘Asking for help isn’t giving up, said the horse, its refusing to give up’
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

Miss K Langdown

Hi, I am Miss Langdown and I am a Behavioural Support Officer at Wildern School. I have worked here for almost 3 years and I am so proud to be part of such a caring, friendly and supportive team and so privileged to be surrounded by our amazing students.

Being a Mum of 4 incredible teenagers, I totally appreciate the pressures that young people face in today's society. Family is everything to me and I love spending time with my children.

My emotional, social and psychological well being and the well being of my children is vital. It is so important to look after yourself inside and out.

To help achieve this, I workout regularly, which includes yoga and swimming. I eat healthily and ensure I have a good sleeping pattern. I have started to meditate and practice mindfulness, which helps maintain awareness and appreciate the life I have.

I am a big fan of Wim Hoff so I practise his breathing techniques and have cold showers to help kick start my days!

One of my favourite quotes is:

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift. That's why they call it “The Present”

You can find me in Student Services which is in the Student Hub in block 6. I look forward to meeting you. The door is always open.

Mrs R Parsons

Hello! My name is Mrs Parsons, and I'm one of the First Aiders here at Wildern. I have worked here for nearly 3 years within the Pastoral team.

I am a former student of Wildern and absolutely love my job! Every day is different, and I love supporting our amazing students.

I have two wonderful children, who attend Wildern. A 14-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son, who are both football crazy! My husband is a referee and football coach, so needless to say; our household is never quiet!

Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.

You can find me in the First Aid Room, within the Student Hub.

Mrs J Buckley

Hello, I am Mrs Buckley, one of the First Aiders, and you will find me in the First Aid Room 2 days a week. I have been part of the Wildern family for 6 ½ years and I love supporting the students within school.

I am married and have 2 grown-up children, my Daughter is getting married next year and we are super excited.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, walking and spending time with my friends and family.

“We all have bad days, but one thing is true, no cloud is so dark that the sun can’t shine through”

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”

Mrs J Savage

I am new to Wildern School having joined in September 2024. My role as Nest Manager means that I am committed to building relationships and making education differentiated and accessible to those students that need an adapted approach to their learning. I strive to create a culture of success for them so they leave here with a great chance on their next steps.

The Nest is a very close knit and tight provision which requires flexibility, time and patience to ensure the very best for our pupils. I am so proud of what we are creating with the Nest environment and am excited to see it grow and develop to support more students in the future.

‘Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.’

Away from work I am a musician and Flautist and spend a lot of time playing both as a soloist, as part of an orchestra, and occasionally for musical shows. Music is a huge passion of mine and I thoroughly enjoy having it as part of my life. I am also very much into my exercise which is very much my mind medicine.

Miss B Cooper

Hey! I’m Miss Cooper. A lot of you might know me from previously working in student services where I would support all staff and students within the school. I now work alongside Mrs Savage running The Nest which is one of our alternative provisions here at wildern. I love working in The Nest and helping the students get the most out of their time in school.

Being part of the pastoral team means that I get to work with lots of amazing pupils .As well as being part of the pastoral team I work within the DSL team to help support students further. Before becoming part of the pastoral team I worked as a TA which means I have had lots of experience in supporting pupils in many different ways.

Life can be really busy and I believe it is very important to look after your wellbeing. Some ways I do this are:

Going for long walks in the countryside
Zumba classes (as I love dancing and singing)
Spending time with my family

A quote I love is:
“Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle”

Mrs J Page

Hello my name is Mrs Page and my role of Inclusion manager is to ensure when sanctions are put in place as part of our school behaviour policy that the students still have the opportunity to continue with their learning while reflecting on their behaviour.

I have many years’ experience of behaviour management, and within a secondary school behavioural team, I ensure that I encourage the students with their behaviour and learning. Support them with overcoming barriers to their learning.

Also part of my role is working alongside Student Services. They are an amazing team who are really supportive, friendly and caring. I was a child minder for many years so I have a vast knowledge of how to support students and I love working with children.

I am a mum of four, 3 daughters aged 26, 22 and 14 and one son of 31 who has given me the lovely job of also being a nan. I cherish the time I spend with my family.

Miss S Avery

Hi, I am Miss Avery and I am the Attendance Officer at Wildern School. This is a role I thoroughly enjoy, and working with such welcoming and supportive colleagues is just an added bonus.

Professionally, I am proud to say that I passed my BA Hons Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy last year with First Class Honours, whilst I was working as a Youth Support Counsellor within schools in Romsey. This background has been imperative in developing a necessary understanding of the multifaceted and diverse world that our kids live in, which can be so tough to navigate and experience for them.

I haven’t abandoned my calling as a counsellor, as I feel that I will be able to use this skill within my role as Attendance Officer, extending this role to be available for students feeling vulnerable for any reason. I also still run my own counselling practice in the evenings.

I am a mum to four intelligent, witty, loving and diverse young people, who make me proud every day.

They remind me that, even though the world for young people can be difficult, it can also be exciting, interesting and unique. My kids keep me on my toes, sometimes I barely have time to blink (although I’ll always have time for Eastenders!). I’d love to be more healthy, but I love chocolate too much - but I do regularly attend the gym.

One of my favourite quotes is: There’s no fate but what we make for ourselves (Sarah Connor).

You can find me in the Attendance Office which is upstairs in block 3. The door is always open..