Infant School

Message from the Head of School

Joining the teaching profession was always an ambition of mine from a very young age, I feel passionate about making a difference to the lives of young children and ensuring that all pupils are given every opportunity to succeed. From stepping into my very first classroom, to the privileged position of Head of School, each role I’ve held in education has helped shape me into the leader I am today.

Originally from Wales, my own experience of primary education was undoubtedly very different to most. My father was in the army, so we moved regularly in my early years, with many of them spent in Germany. As I moved between schools, it was necessary to adapt to the different curriculum challenges I faced. Sometimes I would start in a school and would be repeating work I had already completed, whilst at other times I would feel completely out of my depth, however these experiences taught me a lot about resilience and overcoming barriers and I try to ensure that these skills are taught explicitly as our children need these for their future success. 

I joined Rise Park Infant School in 2009 as a Reception class teacher and subsequently became Head of School. Prior to joining Rise Park, I was a member of the senior leadership team in a 3 form entry primary school leading early years and English. 

I am very proud of the ethos we have created at Rise Park Academies, we have developed strong relationships with parents and carers in order to achieve the very best for our children, and there is a real sense of community across our schools. I am committed to continuing to move our schools forward on their journey to excellence along with our dedicated staff and highly driven leadership team. Joining Success for All Educational Trust has further strengthened our schools and I am looking forward to the exciting opportunities which lay ahead.

Mrs K Palmer

Head of Infant School