Emma Davis is a long-standing Assistant Head within our Trust. Emma is also the Teaching and Learning / Behaviour Lead at Forest House Education Centre, which is her primary base, but works extensively within Roman Fields too. Emma is very much a part of our Trust's SLT where we rely on her expertise to support strategic development, planning and implementation. 

She is also an English and Film Teacher.

Emma has experience of leading and integrating new processes across the provisions, supporting excellent outcomes for pupils. She also prioritises and supports the pastoral care and academic progress of pupils, working alongside colleagues and parents to make sure that pupils have the best possible experiences at school, both socially and academically. 

Emma is a keen advocate of staff mentoring and co-learning and enjoys working alongside colleagues and other professionals to find the right solutions and outcomes for the pupils. 

Emma joined Roman Fields in 2016 (and Forest House Education Centre in 2022) and is proud to be a part of a team who genuinely make a difference to the lives of young people and their families.

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.

Kim Bates joined James Marks Academy in February 2024, initially working alongside the Forest House Education Centre team, before moving to her permanent position at James Marks Academy.

Prior to joining Forest House Kim worked within an outreach team as a Family Support Worker supporting students and their families within Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.

Kim has many years of experience working within schools, she has focussed on helping pupils that  have struggled with their attendance within mainstream school.

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