Neil Goodchild became Roman Fields Assistant Head in September 2024. Previously he was the English Lead Teacher, as well as Teaching and Learning Lead. Neil will now be primarily based at Forest House Education Centre where he will lead on Teaching and Learning/behaviour.

Neil attained his degree in Literature and Film Studies at the University of Essex, before securing an editorial job writing copy for licenses which included Star Wars, Doctor Who and the English Premier League. After this, Neil went on to complete his teacher training at the UCL Institute of Education.

Neil joined Roman Fields in 2019, after previously working at Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, where he had spent six years teaching across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

Rebecca’s role at the centre is to oversee pupil progress, to communicate with pupils' parents or carers and all relevant professionals and to support the day-to-day aspects of pupils' experience, helping them to get the best outcomes (both academic and personal) from their time with us.

Rebecca builds excellent supportive relationships with pupils and parents alike, and is always on hand to offer a kind word or a listening ear. Rebecca has a wide range of experience, both within and outside of education, and works extensively and collaboratively with outside agencies to garner the best possible resources for each pupil.

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Hannah joined the Forest House Education Centre team in November 2022. Hannah is the the receptionist and manages all the administration for the centre. 

She is a mum of 2 and worked previously as a PA and a Team Leader. She is qualified in First Aid and Managing Medicines.

David joined at the start of 2024. David has worked with young people and adults in many different learning environments often supporting individuals with a range of special needs. He is a keen sportsman and is an experienced rugby coach working with Rugbytots over the last 10 years and coaching at his club where he still plays. Has a wealth of knowledge as coached in many different sports clubs and summer activity schemes. Also his favourite hobby is travelling the world and going to new places with friends or family