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Other independent special school in Cumbria (Westmorland and Furness).
Location
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My teaching background is in hospitality having worked in the industry for 10 years. My experience has been in specialised education teaching food technology, maths and science, I have also served as a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for Key Stage 4. I have been a Primary School Teacher for the past 17 years, leading Science for 10 years in my previous school.
My passion is engaging pupils through a hands on practical approach and I enjoy developing children's curiosity through investigations and experiments. I have a keen interest in improving the environment and run an Eco Club where we plant flowers to encourage a range of wildlife as well as growing our own fruit and vegetables.
I have been privileged to work in the special education sector for the past 34 years, dealing mainly with administration, finance and HR. I have worked closely with Governors, various Local Authorities and staff, but most importantly, some amazing young people.
I love feeling that although I may only be a very small cog in the wheel, I am part of a team who really are making a big difference to the young people in their care.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 145402
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 9 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body
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