Meet the Attendance Team
Attendance Team
The Attendance Team all have a vital role to play in ensuring students attend school and therefore reach their full potential.
To contact any member of the team, please email: attendance@bulwellacademy.org.uk
You can find out more about the team and their roles below.
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Miss Amy Fuller - Senior Attendance Champion |
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I became Vice Principal in December 2022 having worked as a senior leader at The Bulwell Academy since January 2021. Our attendance target for all students is no more than 4 missed school days in an academic year. This level of attendance will enable students to make the best possible progress and will therefore have a direct impact on their futures. Supporting pupils and parents by working together to address any in-school barriers to attendance is the focus of the Attendance Team as a whole, along with celebrating ongoing success and rewarding students for improved attendance. |
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Mick Astle - Re-entry |
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I joined The Bulwell Academy as Attendance Improvement Leader in September 2018 with 14 years of previous experience in behaviour support. You will see me out in the Bulwell community every school day engaging with parents and students. Job satisfaction in this role comes from seeing young people excelling and having the opportunity to be happy with everything they have achieved when they leave education. I really enjoy working with students that struggle with school and going on to see them achieve the best they can, whether it is managing to attend school for one whole week or achieving their GCSE qualifications. |
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Kirsty Spencer - Year 7 |
I joined The Bulwell Academy in 2024, having worked in attendance for the past 3 years
The role can be challenging at times, but the job satisfaction far outweighs anything. The main focus of my role is supporting students to improve their punctuality and ensuring that tutor groups are rewarded every week.
Previously, I worked as an Employment Advisor promoting work-based learning for 18 to 24-year-olds through Apprenticeship schemes. A Business Development role, within the same sector, saw me promoting these schemes with local businesses and building good community relationships.
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Sam McCartan- Year 8 |
I joined the Attendance Team in 2024 as the Attendance Improvement Co-Ordinator. With a background working as a mental health support worker, I bring a unique perspective to the role, having developed strong skills in supporting vulnerable individuals, building trust and addressing barriers to participation.
My experience of working in mental health has equipped me to understand the complexities that may affect attendance and behaviour, allowing me to work effectively with both students and families to create a supportive, solution-based environment.
Transitioning into the education sector, I am passionate about using my skills to improve attendance, boost student well-being and contribute to their academic success.
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Bev Mellors - Year 9 |
I joined the Attendance Team as Attendance Improvement Leader in December 2022. I previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant where I supported students with special needs. I have been working at the Academy and its predecessor school for the past 23 years.
One of my responsibilities is to ensure that students receive their Bulwell Bucks for 100% attendance at the end of every school week, and to reward students when they return to school after a period of absence. I am passionate about this as it is important that students attend school every day.
I am also one of the Academy’s ELSAs, which means I am qualified to support students with their emotional and social learning.
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Kylie Walls |
Growing up in the local community of Bulwell, I'm proud to come back to Bulwell to serve and work collaboratively with the young people and families who attend the academy.
With over 12 years of experience in the children's social care sector, I bring a strong foundation in supporting children and families to my role as Safeguarding Officer. I have previously worked in a secondary school in a similar capacity, where I developed a broad skill set that includes therapeutic training, trauma-informed training, as Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), and supporting students’ emotional wellbeing.
In addition to safeguarding responsibilities, I have extensive experience in pastoral care, behaviour support, and attendance management. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive both academically and emotionally. My approach is always child-centred, working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
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Dominique Fadeni E: dominique.fadeni@bulwellacademy.org.uk I joined Bulwell Academy as Attendance Improvement Leader in December 2024, and oversee Attendance for Year 9. I am also part of the Safeguarding Team for the Academy. |
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Prior to joining the Academy, I worked with young adults for over 17 years as a Probation Officer. During my career, I have witnessed how early support in the lives of young people and families can make a significant difference to their futures. I am passionate about providing proactive support to our young people and families, helping them remove barriers to education, overcome challenges and achieve better outcomes. |
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Sarah Bearder E: sarah.bearder@bulwellacademy.org.uk I am the lead First Aider at The Bulwell Academy. I am also responsible for the care of students with medical needs. I will regularly contact parents/carers of students with medical needs to update Individual Health Care Plans. |
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I will also contact home to support students with medical needs to attend school daily. I work in partnership with our school nurse, Laura Wales, who meets with students every Wednesday. |
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Claire Marshall |
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I joined The Bulwell Academy in March 2025 as Attendance Mentor. I meet students on a weekly basis to discuss the barriers to their attendance and to help support them and put things in place to ensure they are coming to school more regularly. I have worked in education for 15 years as a primary school teacher, so I understand how important attending school is. I love working with young people, giving them the tools and knowledge to improve their educational outcomes. I love seeing the progress each student makes and enjoy celebrating these successes with them, their families and the wider community. I am passionate about giving students the power to change their path in life. |
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