Business Details
Merridale Primary in Wolverhampton
At Merridale Primary, we are committed to supporting the positive mental health and wellbeing of our whole school community. Our approach fosters a respectful and caring ethos, ensuring every individual feels valued. We provide tailored support to help children manage life's challenges, access help when needed, and develop resilience, adaptability, and meaningful relationships. Our curriculum and policies prioritise physical and emotional health, empowering students to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Through partnerships like The Wulfruna Partnership, we enhance educational opportunities and community engagement.We offer structured learning environments with dedicated staff, including specialists in special educational needs and safeguarding. Our wellbeing vision aligns with national guidelines, providing links to external resources for additional support. With a focus on transparency, we ensure parents can access paper copies of documents upon request. Our school maintains rigorous safeguarding protocols and collaborates with local authorities to protect students' welfare.
Services
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs
School Admissions
Wellbeing Support
Safeguarding Services
Highlights and features
- We prioritise mental health and emotional wellbeing across all year groups
- Our staff includes specialists in special educational needs and safeguarding
- We partner with The Wulfruna Partnership for enhanced educational resources
- Our curriculum aligns with British values and national standards
- We maintain strong safeguarding protocols and community partnerships
Services
Primary Education
We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for children aged 3-11. Our structured timetables include walk-in learning sessions, specialist teaching staff, and extracurricular resources through platforms like Seesaw and Doodle. The curriculum develops literacy, numeracy, and creative skills while preparing students for secondary education.
Special Educational Needs
Our SEND department provides tailored provision for students with learning differences. Through individualised plans and collaboration with external agencies, we ensure inclusive education. Mrs N Tara leads this area, supporting classroom adaptations and parental engagement to address specific learning requirements effectively.
Wellbeing Support
We promote emotional resilience through our wellbeing policy, teaching children to manage feelings and reduce mental health stigma. The school offers crisis support signposting and partners with organisations like YoungMinds and Mind. Our approach integrates wellbeing with academic achievement to support holistic development.
School Admissions
We manage nursery placements, reception admissions, and transfer processes for all year groups. Our administrators handle registration details, session options, and 30-hour childcare provision. Parents receive guidance through the admissions process with clear information about school policies and term dates.
Safeguarding Services
Our safeguarding team follows national guidelines to protect student welfare. We conduct regular staff training, maintain strict access controls, and collaborate with Wolverhampton Safeguarding Team. The school has clear reporting procedures and emergency contact protocols available through official channels.
People
Mrs L Towle
Head Teacher
Mrs Towle leads Merridale Primary with a focus on educational excellence and student wellbeing. She oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and strategic partnerships while maintaining regular communication with parents and governors.
Mrs J Hitch
School Administrator
Mrs Hitch manages administrative operations, including document provision, parent inquiries, and staff scheduling. She serves as the primary contact for general school information and supports the admissions process with procedural expertise.
Miss H Kirkham
Assistant School Administrator
Miss Kirkham supports school operations alongside Mrs Hitch. She assists with document requests, parent communications, and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient daily functioning of the school office.
Mrs N Tara
SENCO
Mrs Tara coordinates special educational needs provision, developing individual support plans and collaborating with teachers. She provides expertise on inclusion strategies and liaises with external specialists to address diverse learning requirements.
Mr M Rizwan
Chair of Governors
Mr Rizwan leads the governing body, ensuring strategic oversight of school policies and performance. He works with staff to maintain educational standards, financial accountability, and community engagement through structured governance frameworks.
Questions
What educational stages do you cover?
We provide education for children aged 3-11, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 6 with structured transition support to secondary schools.
How can parents access school documents?
Parents may request free paper copies of any online document by contacting the school office directly through our main telephone number or email.
What wellbeing resources are available?
We offer mental health guides, crisis support contacts, and partnerships with organisations like YoungMinds. Our wellbeing policy provides detailed frameworks for emotional support.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our SENCO provides tailored support plans, classroom adaptations, and specialist referrals while working closely with parents and external agencies to meet individual learning needs.
What safeguarding procedures do you follow?
We adhere to Wolverhampton Safeguarding Team protocols with trained staff, secure reporting systems, and regular policy updates to ensure student protection and welfare.
