We provide a nurturing environment that fosters well-being, ensuring students’ holistic development and creating a safe space where they can thrive academically and personally. All members of our staff are dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care, emphasizing the social and emotional support of our students.
Angela Blair
As the Whole School Inclusion Lead and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) at St. Ignatius Catholic School, Ms. Blair plays a pivotal role in ensuring inclusive education. Actively fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students, she collaborates with students, teachers, parents, and external agencies to identify and address barriers to learning, providing support to students who face challenges, including those with Additional Learning Support Needs (ALSN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Overseeing, and together with the School Based Support Team, Ms. Blair ensures that students’ needs are met through bespoke assessment, planning, the implementation of strategies, accommodations, and reasonable adjustments, enabling all students to achieve success and reach their full potential.
Dan Pride
As the Student Support Services Lead, Mr. Pride coordinates comprehensive support services for students at St. Ignatius Catholic School. His role involves providing individual and group support, crisis intervention, and referrals to promote student wellbeing. Students see him for a range of academic, social, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
Additionally, Mr. Pride serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, responsible for overseeing safeguarding policies and procedures, delivering training, and ensuring the school meets its child protection duties. This includes providing dedicated support to students facing safeguarding issues.
Mr. Pride also administers and interprets psychological assessments to support student wellbeing and academic success.
Kelcey Manderson
Mrs. Manderson serves as the Primary Inclusion Support Coordinator and a Designated Safeguarding Lead at St. Ignatius Catholic School. In this role, she oversees interventions and student support across the Primary years, working closely with staff, students, and families to promote wellbeing and inclusion.
Mrs. Manderson delivers safeguarding training and ensures that the school meets its child protection responsibilities, while also administering and interpreting assessments to support students’ academic achievement.
As a former St. Ignatius student, Mrs. Manderson brings both professional expertise and a strong personal commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all learners.
Mrs. Chipchase leads the Early Years phase at St. Ignatius, overseeing both Nursery and Reception, alongside a caring and experienced team. Together, they ensure that our youngest children feel happy, safe, and nurtured as they begin their school journey. The team supports each child’s early development, helping them build strong foundations for learning, confidence and emotional well-being..
Mrs. Johnson is the Primary Senior Leader & Pastoral Lead at St. Ignatius and works closely with a dedicated team of class teachers and support staff to ensure that every child in Years 1 to 6 feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. Together, the team promotes a nurturing environment where children can build confidence, develop resilience and grow emotionally throughout their primary school journey.
Mr. J Conly
Secondary Senior Leader & Pastoral Care and Curriculum
As the Secondary Pastoral Lead for the school, it is Mr. Conly’s responsibility to ensure that every child who attends St. Ignatius has the skills and attributes to be ready to learn and develops emotional security. He oversees the Pastoral Leads and Form Tutors.
Each year group has a dedicated Pastoral Leader who oversees student well-being, encourages positive behavior, and promotes our school’s ethos. They play a crucial role in guiding students, using a holistic approach to foster positive habits and community involvement, ensuring students can thrive in a supportive environment.
