With 37 years of experience in various educational settings, a seasoned professional excels in developing positive relationships, inspiring motivation, and creating alternative education solutions. Demonstrates resilience and integrity while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. Committed to leveraging extensive expertise to drive educational innovation and success.
'To lead and manage the alternative provision centre to ensure that the most vulnerable students benefit from appropriate and bespoke provision for their learning, progress and welfare.'
I have developed an isolated provision that is now integral to the whole school, that has systems, quality teaching and learning where student make significant progress.
I create positive relationships with staff, young people, parents/ carers, agencies and the surrounding community.
Collate, monitor, evaluate and report on data that contributes to progress both academically as well as socially and emotionally.
62% of students improve their attendance.
85% reduce their fixed term exclusions.
100% of improve their class charts balance
To create alternative provision within a mainstream setting ranging from 1 to 1 and small group work to school wide staff training.
Work with the most vulnerable students at risk of permanent exclusion to contribute to the inclusive environment at school.
Work alongside the special educational needs department supporting those students who struggle with behavioural issues.
Manage the north centre alternative provision:
Teacher (agency) Maths, English and PHSE.
Maths and ICT teacher, functional skills.
English Teacher, functional skills.
Centre manager of ACE : Alternative Curriculum Experience.
Working with the most vulnerable year 11 students in Stockport who have been through all other forms of education.
Managing a team of staff to provide a full curriculum of academic and social emotional learning.
Collate, monitor, evaluate and report on data that contributes to the progress of all students.
Manager a centre including the building, contents and upkeep.
Lead on restorative practices within the service and authority.
In the last 2 years I have completed two significant Ultra races, The LAP and The Pennine Barrier each approximately 50 miles long with over 8000ft of ascent.
Child and mental health training