--- title: "Assistant Headteacher and SENCO lead wins Wirral Council award." url: "https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2019-05-15-assistant-headteacher-and-senco-lead-wins-wirral-council-award" school: "The Birkenhead Park School" --- # Assistant Headteacher and SENCO lead wins Wirral Council award. ![Image of Assistant Headteacher and SENCO lead wins Wirral Council award. ](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/images/news/Award_Winner.jpg) 15 May 2019 The Birkenhead Park School’s Assistant Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator has won an award that recognises her commitment in going above and beyond in safeguarding students. Miss Weekes was among those nominated in Wirral Council’s inaugural ‘Be The Difference’ Awards, celebrating the fantastic difference that people are making to the lives of children and families in Wirral, and the awards ceremony highlighted the colleagues who go the extra mile to support their students. Miss Weekes’ good practices have been shared with other schools, agencies and the local authority. On receiving the award, Miss Weekes, said: > “I feel very lucky that I work in such a caring school with staff that are committed to social justice and securing good outcomes for all children but especially those who are at an increased disadvantage.” Paul Boyce, Corporate Director for Children and Young People, said: > “Congratulations to all those who were nominated, you are doing a fantastic job, keep up the good work.” [ Medal winning Paralympian visits school ](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2019-05-02-medal-winning-paralympian-visits-school) [Fond farewells at Year 11 Awards Afternoon ](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2019-06-24-fond-farewells-at-year-11-awards-afternoon) ![The Birkenhead Park School](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/images/logo/Untitled_design_(6).png) #### The Birkenhead Park School Park Road South Birkenhead Wirral, Merseyside CH43 4UY 0151 652 1574 #### Useful Links - [Vacancies](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies) - [Parent View](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/parents/parent-view) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thebirkenheadparkschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bpswirral/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bpswirral) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Birkenhead Park School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)