Our Team
Federation Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Black Country Federation – Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Welcome to the Senior Leadership Team page for the Black Country Federation, representing Brockmoor Primary School and Brierley Hill Primary School. Our SLT is committed to driving excellence, equity, and opportunity for every child across the entire federation.
Meet Our Senior Leadership Team
Our leadership team is united by the vision of aspiration and opportunity for every child, ensuring every learner across the federation benefits from a knowledge-rich, ambitious education that prepares them for success in school and beyond.
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Mr Tom Amphlett – Co-Executive Director
Mr Amphlett leads the federation’s focus on curriculum quality, teaching standards, and assessment strategies. He is dedicated to embedding a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum that raises achievement and ensures sustained pupil progress. His work includes monitoring educational outcomes and supporting school leaders to maintain consistently high standards in teaching and learning throughout the federation. -
Mrs Lana Duffin – Co-Executive Director
Mrs Duffin is responsible for personal development, wellbeing, SEND, and behaviour across all schools in the federation. She champions initiatives that build resilience, character, and independence in learners, ensuring every child is supported emotionally and socially. Lana works closely with staff and families to create nurturing environments where pupils feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. -
Miss Susanna Brooks – Deputy Head Teacher
Susanna plays a key role in curriculum development and pupil progress across the federation. She leads targeted intervention programmes and supports staff in embedding our core values of perseverance and excellence. Susanna ensures that teaching is consistently effective and that learners receive tailored support to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. -
Miss Samantha Bridgewood – Deputy Head Teacher
Miss Bridgewood leads on inclusion and personal development within the federation. She fosters a positive, respectful culture where every child is encouraged to be independent and resilient. Samantha collaborates closely with families and staff to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and the removal of barriers to learning, ensuring all pupils feel supported and confident in their abilities. -
Mrs Lizzy Farmer – Assistant Head Teacher
Mrs Farmer oversees early years education across the federation. She drives the development and implementation of best practice in early years pedagogy, ensuring consistent, high-quality provision that builds strong foundations in communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional learning. Lizzy’s leadership narrows gaps from the earliest stages and promotes equity in lifelong learning.
How Our Leadership Reflects the Black Country Federation’s Vision and Values
Across the Black Country Federation, our leadership is a commitment to living our ASPIRE values:
- Aspiration & Success: Leaders set high expectations and celebrate every achievement, inspiring pupils and staff to excel.
- Perseverance & Independence: The SLT models resilience and encourages learners to take ownership of their progress.
- Respect & Excellence: Through inclusive leadership, the team nurtures kindness, equity, and the highest standards in curriculum and teaching.
Our SLT ensures the federation remains a nationally recognised CUSP lead, delivering a curriculum and culture designed to close gaps, build knowledge, and develop confident, articulate learners across all our schools.
Our Commitment to You
Understanding the diverse needs of our communities, our leadership team is dedicated to:
- Delivering a coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum that closes vocabulary and cultural capital gaps across the federation.
- Maintaining high-quality teaching through ongoing professional development and support for all staff.
- Providing personalised support so every pupil can thrive academically and personally.
- Ensuring consistent, high-quality early years provision under Mrs Farmer’s leadership across all schools.
- Engaging openly with parents, carers, and the wider community to build strong partnerships around each child’s education.
Get in Touch
We welcome your involvement. Whether you are a parent, carer, or community member, please contact our Senior Leadership Team via the school office or through the contact information on our federation website.
